Paula Newberry
Memphis,TN
Summary
Highly experienced Spanish Interpreter with proven track record of delivering precise interpretations and translations between English and other languages. In-depth understanding of cultural nuances to effectively bridge communication. Dedicated to accuracy and reliability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual High School ESL Teacher
Memphis Business Academy High School
10.2023 - Current
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for students.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Created and maintained orderly, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Differentiated instruction for students with wide range of skill and interest levels.
- Built relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Improved student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
- Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Tested, evaluated and counseled students regarding academic and goals.
- Planned, organized engaging lessons for adult English language involving listening, speaking, reading and writing instructional components.
Bilingual Adult ESL Instructor
Southwest Tennessee Community College
03.2017 - 03.2025
- Provided exciting lesson plans to Adult English Language learners.
- Ensured that the students gained the necessary skills to advance to the next level.
- Integrated relevant teaching practices in grammar, writing-listening, speaking and reading.
- Advocated for specific needs of English learners.
Bilingual ESL Elem/Middle School Teacher, Power Center Elem and Middle Academy
Power Center Elem and Middle School
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Instructed students on ideas and customs in English, conversational English and career planning, social adjustment and practical life skills.
- Promoted comprehension of written French by compiling and assigning reading materials.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Presented material to large groups, small groups and one-on-one with equal proficiency and universally superior learning results.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments.
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding.
Bilingual Interpreter/ESL Instructor
Wooddale Middle School
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Responsible for listening to, understanding, and translating spoken or written statements from one language to another.
- Reproduced statements in another language for unique listening or reading audience.
- Translated for parents of non-native speakers of English, teachers and staff.
French Teacher (Long Term)
St. George Independent Middle School
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Delivered engaging and innovative lesson plans that aligned with Tennessee State standards.
- Created a welcoming classroom environment where every student felt respected and supported.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborated with French World Language Teacher, parents and students to ensure success of each student.
- Utilized classical music training background drawing on the French diction and interpretation.
Adult ESL Instructor
Messick Adult Center
08.2007 - 03.2016
- Taught English to non-native Adult speakers of English.
- Integrated relevant and exciting teaching practices in grammar, writing, listening, speaking and reading.
- Instructed students on ideas and customs in English.
- Assisted adults in conversational English and career planning, social adjustment and practical life skills.
- Administered Best Tests for placement of Adult students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Vocal Studies, Communications/Journalism
Oberlin College/Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Oberlin, OH05.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Vocal Performance
LeMoyne Owen College
Memphis, TN05.2016
German Language Certificate - undefined
University of Memphis, Memphis Opera and Song Academy
Memphis, TN06.2008
Italian Studies -
Internationale Sommerakademie Mozarteum Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria08.2000
Opera and Italian Studies Certificates -
Spoleto Vocal Arts Symposium
Spoleto, ItalySkills
- Foreign Language Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Fluent Spanish
- Sight translation
- Cultural insight and understanding
- Bilingual communication
- Professional demeanor
Websites
Accomplishments
- Congressional Scholarship to Oberlin College & Oberlin Music Conservatory
- Vocal Scholarship from Marian Anderson Historical Society
- Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant
- Bagby Foundation for the Musical Arts
- Bellevue Baptist Bailey Music Scholarships
- Spoleto Vocal Arts Symposium Scholarships
- LeMoyne Owen College Vocal Scholarships
- Beethoven & Etude Music Club Vocal Scholarships
- Change, Inc. Grant
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Bilingual High School ESL Teacher
Memphis Business Academy High School
10.2023 - Current
Bilingual ESL Elem/Middle School Teacher, Power Center Elem and Middle Academy
Power Center Elem and Middle School
09.2021 - 05.2023
Bilingual Interpreter/ESL Instructor
Wooddale Middle School
09.2019 - 05.2021
French Teacher (Long Term)
St. George Independent Middle School
02.2019 - 06.2019
Bilingual Adult ESL Instructor
Southwest Tennessee Community College
03.2017 - 03.2025
Adult ESL Instructor
Messick Adult Center
08.2007 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Vocal Performance
LeMoyne Owen College
German Language Certificate - undefined
University of Memphis, Memphis Opera and Song Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Music Vocal Studies, Communications/Journalism
Oberlin College/Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Italian Studies -
Internationale Sommerakademie Mozarteum Salzburg
Opera and Italian Studies Certificates -
Spoleto Vocal Arts Symposium
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