Olivia Acosta Cardenas
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Confident training leader with demonstrated planning, organizational and leadership abilities focused on Communications, Spanish and English Language. Highly effective at educating people at all different skill levels.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Manager
Pioneer Human Services
Fife, WA
10.2014 - Current
- Supervised, trained and evaluated three teachers. prepare lesson plans.
- Taught up to twenty Spanish speaking students a variety of subjects including Spanish and English.
- One of four Administration responsible for running this Staff Secure Facility.
- Planned and coordinated educational events and activities such as [Type] and [Type].
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Professor of Communications
University Of Nayarit
Nayarit, Mexico
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Taught Spanish to foreigners.
- Developed strategies to adapt and interact with a wide range of diverse students.
- Faculty Advisor and tenured 2009.
- Designed lesson plans and co-designed Media History curriculum.
- Taught Media History, Spanish, Written and Oral Communications.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Teacher of Communication and Spanish
Preparatory Mexico (High School)
Nayarit, Mexico
01.1996 - 01.2009
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Taught Communications and Spanish.
- Taught English.
- Facilitated Parent/Teacher conferences.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
Teacher of Communication and Spanish
Renacimiento Preparatory (High School
Nayarit, Mexico
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Taught Communications and Spanish.
- Taught English.
- Participated in Parent/Teacher conferences.
- Followed and adhered to rules and regulations concerning education of foreign students.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, México2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University Of Sinaloa
Mazatlán, Mexico1994
Skills
- Staff Education
- Education Program Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Instructional Techniques
- Education Initiatives
- Conflict Resolution
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Positive Interactions
- Company Policy Compliance
- Daily Facility Operations
Certification
- 2007 – Eight week intensive course in the Korean language. Kyung Hee University; Seoul, South Korea
- 2007 – Philosophy University of Guadalajara; Guadalajara, Mexico (120 hours)
- 2008 – Eight week intensive English course.
California State University; Fullerton, California - 2009 – Intensive course for teaching Spanish to foreigners. University of Nayarit, Mexico (120 hours)
- 2011 – The Process of Scientific Construction in the Social Sciences. University of Nayarit, Mexico (120 hours)
- 2012 – The Gender Perspective and the Construction of Scientific Knowledge. University of Nayarit, Mexico (120 hours)
- 2022 – CPR/AED
- 2022 – Right Response
Timeline
Education Manager
Pioneer Human Services
10.2014 - Current
Professor of Communications
University Of Nayarit
01.2007 - 01.2013
Teacher of Communication and Spanish
Preparatory Mexico (High School)
01.1996 - 01.2009
Teacher of Communication and Spanish
Renacimiento Preparatory (High School
01.1995 - 01.1997
Master of Arts - Education
University of Guadalajara
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University Of Sinaloa