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Nadia Ramirez

Houston,TX

Summary

Experienced teacher and instructor with a strong background teaching Spanish to native, non-native, and heritage Spanish speakers with diverse backgrounds.

Curriculum designer and expert in conducting assessments and analyzing data to understand the student's needs and improve the teaching-learning experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Spanish Perfecto
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Conducted Spanish (Levels A1-C2) instruction both in person and online for professionals using communicative and project-based learning methods.
  • Designed assessments to measure students' performance.
  • Tracked students' progress through monthly evaluations and generated detailed reports.
  • Provided quality feedback to students to help them improve their language skills.

Spanish Teacher

CCLS Houston
Houston, TX
08.2024 - Current
  • Certified to instruct all proficiency levels of Spanish through CCLS distinctive methodology.
  • Conducted Spanish language instruction for professionals in individual and group formats using the CCLS interactive program.
  • Developed curricula align with students' needs and goals and created materials to teach Spanish in tailored courses.

Spanish Teacher

Self-employeed
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
  • Delivered Spanish lessons for non-native speakers across levels A1-C2 in person and online settings.
  • Developed and conducted diagnostic assessments to determine the student's level.
  • Using data from the diagnostic evaluation to design tailored Spanish courses that fulfill the students' needs.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Explored a variety of resources to create materials for tailored courses.
  • Created a supportive learning environment to nurture budding language development.

Spanish Teacher

Amethod Public Schools
Richmond , CA
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Taught Honors Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 4, and AP Spanish Language and Culture to non-native Spanish speakers and Heritage Spanish speakers.
  • Implemented project-based methodology in language instruction.
  • Implemented technological solutions to support class activities and engage students.
  • Developed diverse exercises to enhance students' Spanish reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
  • Mentored sophomores and juniors in advisory periods.
  • Led Chicano Club, and Documentary Club.
  • Collaborated in Foreign Languages Department meetings.
  • Engaged in regular professional development activities.

Spanish Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Taught private Spanish lessons to students (adults and teenagers) with different backgrounds and levels.
  • Costumized lessons according to individual goals, interests, and needs.
  • Used different platforms and apps to support online learning.

Spanish Lecturer

Tecnológico de Monterrey
Queretaro, Queretaro
05.2012 - 10.2018
  • Taught Spanish Phonetics and Phonology, all levels of Spanish (A1-C1), and Communication Skills (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced) to international students who were doing a semester abroad in Mexico.
  • Developed the curricula for Spanish courses (semester-long, and intensive summer courses).
  • Created materials and handbooks for Spanish courses (all levels).
  • Created a range of exercises to improve the students' pronunciation based on the especific problems derived from their mother tongue.
  • Used data to make decisions about the ongoing curriculum, and implemented changes if needed.
  • Organized language exchanges between international students and local students.
  • Coordinated cultural workshops to reinforce the language and cultural learning.
  • Created the official university placement Spanish test (in conjunction with my colleagues).
  • Participated in a variety of professional development training courses and certification programs (Ethics, Emotional Intelligence, Use of technology for academic purposes, among others).
  • Actively collaborated in the Spanish Language Deparment.

Spanish Teacher

Olé Language School
Querétaro, Querétaro, México
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Taught Spanish as a foreign language to American citizens who were serving as Peace Corps volunteers in Mexico.
  • Tailored lessons and exercises to align with students' needs in technology and environmental fields.
  • Created weekly lesson plans.
  • Arranged extracurricular activities to enhance Spanish language usage in practical scenarios.
  • Taught social and cultural topics to help students understand Mexican culture and facilitate social integration.

High School Spanish Teacher

Instituto Vocacional Enrique Díaz de León
Guadalajara , Jalisco, México
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Taught Literature and Composition at the high school level to native Spanish speakers.
  • Teamed up periodically with the Language department to review and refine syllabi, activities, and exams.
  • Engaged in significant school activities.

Spanish Teacher

Centro Intercultural de Querétaro
Querétaro, Querétaro, México
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Taught Spanish as a foreign language (levels A1-C2) to individual and small groups of students with different backgrounds.
  • Created individualized course plans for students based on their objectives.
  • Designed customized handbooks for individual courses.
  • Coordinated city excursions for students' real-life immersion experiences.

Proofreader

Viterbo Editorial
Querétaro, Querétaro, México
01.2006 - 05.2009
  • Proofreading a range of books about local stories.

Spanish Teacher

Inter-Act Speaking Center
Querétaro, Querétaro, México
12.2006 - 01.2009
  • Taught General Spanish and Business Spanish to executives from American and German companies (Siemens and TRW).
  • Developed handbooks integrating business and cultural themes.

Education

Specialization - Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México
México
01-2021

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Universidad De Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
12-2011

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages

Universidad Autónoma De Querétaro
Querétaro, México
12-2006

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Cultural immersion
  • Language assessment proficiency
  • Student engagement
  • Curriculum development
  • Interactive teaching
  • Language immersion techniques

Certification

  • Single Subject Teaching Credential

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

  • CBEST (California Basic Education Skills Test) passed

    Ethics and Civic Responsibility Diploma
    Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro.

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Spanish Perfecto
08.2024 - Current

Spanish Teacher

CCLS Houston
08.2024 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Amethod Public Schools
08.2021 - 02.2023

Spanish Teacher

Self-employeed
01.2019 - 12.2020

Spanish Lecturer

Tecnológico de Monterrey
05.2012 - 10.2018

Spanish Teacher

Olé Language School
01.2012 - 05.2012

High School Spanish Teacher

Instituto Vocacional Enrique Díaz de León
08.2011 - 12.2011

Spanish Teacher

Centro Intercultural de Querétaro
01.2007 - 12.2009

Spanish Teacher

Inter-Act Speaking Center
12.2006 - 01.2009

Proofreader

Viterbo Editorial
01.2006 - 05.2009

Specialization - Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De México

Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics

Universidad De Guadalajara

Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages

Universidad Autónoma De Querétaro

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