Natalie Nicole Keys
Raymore,MO
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate, and innovative educator with 16 years of experience in language teaching, curriculum development, and project-based instruction. Skilled in creating engaging and interactive lesson plans that captivate students' attention and foster a love for learning. Effective classroom management and strong collaborations with students to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. Committed to motivating students through diverse teaching methods that make language learning enjoyable and accessible to all.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Teacher
Keys Language Center
02.2008 - Current
- Established a center to promote Spanish language skills
- Developed course plans to meet students' academic, intellectual, and social needs
- Employed diverse teaching techniques for language acquisition
- Provided translation and interpretation services for MODOT CDL recruiting classes
- Offered language classes to local school districts
- Designed interactive curricula to make learning Spanish engaging
- Coordinated billing and secured contracts with schools
- Impacted over 1,000 students in the Kansas City area.
ELL/ESL Paraprofessional
Lee's Summit R-VII School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Assist ESL teachers in delivering language instruction to diverse student groups
- Provide individualized support to enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
- Maintain a positive classroom environment and promote cultural awareness
- Collaborate on instructional materials and adapt resources for student engagement
- Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents
- Serve as a cultural liaison between students, families, and the school community
- Participate in professional development to improve teaching strategies.
Social Security Insurance Specialist/Federal Spanish Interpreter & Translator
Social Security Administration
02.2005 - 07.2008
- Handled incoming calls in English and Spanish for Social Security applications
- Conducted interviews to verify eligibility for benefits
- Evaluated evidence and made final decisions on claims
- Provided technical guidance to colleagues and assisted with administrative appeals
- Conducted training sessions and public information projects
- Protected program integrity through investigation of potential abuses.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS08.2025
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Spanish -
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN01.1999
Skills
- Ethics and integrity
- Student Engagement
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Growth Mindset
- Differentiated Instruction
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Project-based learning
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
Certification
Federal Translation/Interpretation Certification (Spanish), 2005-present
Accomplishments
- Goal Setting, Established clear objectives for lessons and projects, ensuring students understood expectations.
- Counseling, Acted as a mentor and counselor, addressing academic and personal issues with students and their guardians.
- Parent Communication, Regularly communicated with parents and staff to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Creative Lesson Planning, Organized native speakers to enhance Spanish language acquisition through listening and conversation practice.
Community Service
Youth Volunteer Worker, 1999-present, Organized engaging activities and events for youth., Increased parental involvement and developed community programs., Empowered youth to set and achieve goals., Trained volunteers and facilitated job readiness workshops.
References
- Darron L. Edwards, Sr, Senior Pastor, United Believers Community Church, pastoredwards@believeandbelong.org, 816-309-1171
- Jason Ervin, Director, Kansas City LINC, jervin@kclinc.org, 816-365-1871
- Summer Littrell, Site Coordinator, KC LINC, slittrell@kclinc.org, 479-721-9953
- Dr. Michelle Edwards, Vice Principal, Lee’s Summit High School, michelleedwards71@gmail.com, 816-686-1171
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
ELL/ESL Paraprofessional
Lee's Summit R-VII School District
01.2017 - 01.2020
Founder & Teacher
Keys Language Center
02.2008 - Current
Social Security Insurance Specialist/Federal Spanish Interpreter & Translator
Social Security Administration
02.2005 - 07.2008
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Spanish -
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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