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RACHEL VARGAS

Summary

Accomplished Spanish Teacher with a track record of fostering student engagement and enhancing language retention at Bear Valley International Middle School. Expert in classroom management and lesson planning, I excel in creating supportive learning environments that promote critical thinking and strong parent-teacher relationships.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish High School Teacher

Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.

Spanish Middle School Teacher

Bear Valley International Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024

I taught Spanish Language Arts to native Spanish speakers

  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and Parent Teacher Conferences



Spanish Middle School / Elementary Spanish Teacher

Sherridan School District
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Developed strong parent-teacher relationships, fostering a collaborative learning environment for students.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in an inclusive classroom setting.

High School Spanish Teacher

Eagle Ride Academy
08.2018 - 05.2020


  • Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.

Middle School Spanish Teacher

Alameda Jr High and High School
08.2016 - 05.2017


  • Promoted language retention through engaging projects and activities that reinforced vocabulary and grammar concepts.


Spanish Middle School Teacher

Shadow Ridge Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.

Elementary and Secondary Bilingual Teacher

Hope Online Learning Academy
08.2001 - 06.2007
  • Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
  • Monitored student progress in both Spanish growth and fluency.


Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Colorado Christian University
Lakewood, CO
05-2000

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication

Accomplishments

  • Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of [learning activities].

Certification

  • Professional Spanish Teacher License Colorado Department of Education Issue date 02-07-23 date of Expiration 02/7/2030

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Spanish High School Teacher

Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
08.2024 - Current

Spanish Middle School Teacher

Bear Valley International Middle School
08.2022 - 05.2024

Spanish Middle School / Elementary Spanish Teacher

Sherridan School District
08.2021 - 05.2023

High School Spanish Teacher

Eagle Ride Academy
08.2018 - 05.2020

Middle School Spanish Teacher

Alameda Jr High and High School
08.2016 - 05.2017

Spanish Middle School Teacher

Shadow Ridge Middle School
08.2015 - 05.2016

Elementary and Secondary Bilingual Teacher

Hope Online Learning Academy
08.2001 - 06.2007
  • Professional Spanish Teacher License Colorado Department of Education Issue date 02-07-23 date of Expiration 02/7/2030

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish

Colorado Christian University
RACHEL VARGAS