Nancy Schrank
River Falls,WI
Summary
Dynamic bilingual professional with robust linguistic and interpersonal skills and a passion for bringing cultural insights to any role. Maximizes student engagement with fun and meaningful activities and a clear progression of learning objectives. Adept in strategic project planning and oral and written skills in both English and Spanish, I effectively meet clients where they are at and adjust all communication to the unique tasks at hand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter Volunteer
Los Amigos
09.2025 - Current
- Employ active listening and speaking skills to welcome families, conduct wellness check-ins, and connect them to community services
- Distribute monthly food boxes and bilingual early literacy resources to immigrant families
High School English and Spanish Teacher
South Washington County School District
08.2011 - Current
- Create quality curriculum to align with state standards while employing backward design to assure that all students develop the skills they need to succeed.
- Design and employ interactive activities to boost student engagement and success in oral and written communication
- Maintain positive and productive relationships with students, parents, and members of my professional learning communities.
- Provide quality constructive feedback on students' reading comprehension, oral fluency, and writing in order to drive student success.
Spanish Teacher
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
08.2007 - 05.2011
- Developed the grades 5-12 Spanish curriculum
- Organized culturally rich field trips and immersive experiences to boost student engagement and learning
- Created learning activities and evaluation measures to align with state standards for language production and culture
Spanish Translator and Cultural Liaison
Norlake Manufacturing
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Translated the company safety manual into Spanish
- Taught managers Spanish vocabulary, practical conversation frames, and how to incorporate Mexican cultural considerations in their Northern Mexico factories
- Consulted managers on keys to creating and facilitating a culturally inclusive environment
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WIBachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WISkills
Skilled at writing to specific tasks and audiences
- Professional fluency in Spanish
- Strong active listening skills
- Strategic project planning
- Strong editing and proofreading
- Collaborative software proficiency
Timeline
Interpreter Volunteer
Los Amigos
09.2025 - Current
High School English and Spanish Teacher
South Washington County School District
08.2011 - Current
Spanish Teacher
St. Croix Preparatory Academy
08.2007 - 05.2011
Spanish Translator and Cultural Liaison
Norlake Manufacturing
10.2006 - 04.2007
Master of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Wisconsin, River Falls
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