Nataliya Pankeyeva
Aurora,CO
Summary
Passionate and culturally responsive ESL educator with a proven track record at Overland High School, adept at fostering academic and linguistic growth for Multilingual Learners. Skilled at creating a classroom environment that honors students’ cultural identities, building confidence and promoting pride in their heritage while developing academic English proficiency. Trilingual in English, Russian, and Ukrainian and committed to culturally-sustaining pedagogy, I utilize WIDA standards to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, and support Multilingual Learners in preserving their cultural heritage while equipping them with the linguistic and cultural tools to thrive in U.S. educational settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Supports Specialist
Overland High School
07.2019 - Current
- develop lessons for Multilingual Learners to effectively support their language acquisition and academic progress
- ensure that daily content lessons incorporate the four domains of the English-language development: reading, writing, listening and speaking
- co-plan and coach as language specialist co-teacher using WIDA rubrics and Can-Do Descriptors to scaffold academic language for MLs: Biology 9; US History 11; English 12
- collaborate with content teachers on language accommodations across content areas and grade levels
- co-plan with content teachers to support English-language development for beginner, intermediate and advanced MLs (WIDA levels 1-6)
- modify lessons using the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) to improve student engagement and learning outcomes, both academic and linguistic
- assess MLs' academic and linguistic growth using the WIDA K-12 Speaking and Writing rubrics, Can Do Descriptors, and content-area rubrics based on Colorado Academic Standards
- scaffold content lessons and modify content assessments for equitable grading of MLs according to their 1-6 WIDA proficiency levels
- adjust lessons and structure based on student linguistic and academic background, interests, and needs
- teach Newcomer English 9-12 incorporating grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking in every lesson and providing language instruction at the word/phrase, sentence and discourse levels according to WIDA key dimensions of language development
- collaborate districtwide with teachers of Newcomer English to develop curriculum based on WIDA ELD Standards Framework and aligned with Colorado Academic Standards across the ten disciplinary areas
- monitor MLs' linguistic and academic growth using formative and summative assessments; communicate growth and Can-Do Descriptor levels to parents, students, and teachers
- advocate for MLs' linguistic and cultural needs and for effective communication with their parents
- collaborate with content teachers to ensure equitable and culturally-responsive instruction
- create asset-based language profiles for MLs to inform effective instruction
- coordinate and administer WIDA testing (WIDA Model online 3-12 ACCESS, WIDA Screener online), document K-12 ML annual data
- work with school counselors to ensure newcomers' proper placement and accurate transfer of credit based on MLs' transcripts from their home countries
- establish partnerships with local organizations to enhance resources available for students and families
English Language Supports Specialist
Polton Elementary School
03.2011 - 06.2019
- administered WIDA screening assessments for ML placement
- provided schoolwide instructional support in English-language development across content areas in grades K-5
- built capacity of general-education teachers through co-teaching in ML-clustered classrooms
- planned and taught daily lessons focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking
- administered K-5 WIDA ACCESS assessments on paper and online, including Alternate ACCESS for students with significant cognitive disabilities
- advocated for students' individual needs to ensure equitable and culturally-responsive access of classroom instruction to Multilingual Learners
- co-planned and implemented Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
- collaborated with cultural liaisons for parent and teacher support
Translator and Interpreter
Aurora Mental Health and Recovery
09.2016 - Current
- translate medical and educational documents, ensuring clarity and accuracy across English, Russian and Ukrainian languages
- provide consecutive and simultaneous interpreting in medical and educational settings, facilitating effective communication between parties
- interpret live conversations in-person and online
- uphold strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients, including HIPAA and FERPA laws
- have received positive feedback from clients for exceptional attention to detail in translated documents and interpreted conversations
Education
Master of Arts - English And Teaching Thereof
Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University
Vinnytsia, Ukraine06-1996
Skills
- Trilingual: English, Russian, Ukrainian
- Intercultural Awareness
- Creating high student engagement
- Co-teaching and collaboration
- Positive communicator
- PowerSchool
Digital competencies:
- Talking Points
- Canva
- Schoology
- Zoom/GoogleMeets
- Kahoot!
- Quizlet
- Pear Deck
Certification
- Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages Advanced TESOL Diploma
- Interpreting for Special Education and the IEP Process
- Interpreting in Mental Health Settings
- Interpreting: Criminal-Law Legal Terminology & Court System
- Bridging the Gap: Medical Interpreter Training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Timeline
English Language Supports Specialist
Overland High School
07.2019 - Current
Translator and Interpreter
Aurora Mental Health and Recovery
09.2016 - Current
English Language Supports Specialist
Polton Elementary School
03.2011 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - English And Teaching Thereof
Vinnytsia State Pedagogical University
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