Summary
Work History
Education
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RAQUEL PASTRANA REYES

Open To Immediate Relocation (Washington, DC Area)

Summary

Bilingual ESL and Spanish educator with 5+ years of experience supporting multilingual learners from early childhood through middle school. Skilled in designing engaging, hands-on lessons that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while fostering a safe, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment. Experienced in supporting diverse learners, including English Language Learners and students with special needs, through collaboration with families and school teams. Committed to promoting language growth and confidence through individualized support.

Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship required)

Work History

Paraprofessional & School Translator

Coyote Springs Elementary School
Prescott Valley, AZ
07.2025 - Current
  • Support instruction for K-2 students with special needs in academic and social-emotional skills.
  • Collaborate with teachers to adapt lessons and materials for individual learning needs.
  • Translate parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and school communications between staff and Spanish-speaking families.

Spanish Teacher

The Language Project, St. Augustine Catholic School
Elkridge, MD
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Delivered immersive, communicative Spanish instruction to students in grades K-8.
  • Adapted engaging lessons incorporating music, movement, visuals, and cultural learning experiences.
  • Maintained consistent communication with families and provided timely, standards-aligned grading and feedback.

Spanish Teacher

FuNation LLC
Columbia, MD
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Designed and taught interactive, play-based Spanish classes for children ages 3-6, supporting early language acquisition and oral language development.
  • Created thematic lesson units using songs, games, visuals, and movement to introduce vocabulary, and strengthen comprehension.
  • Collaborated with parents and staff to share student progress and coordinate cultural events.

English Teacher

Dream English Kids
Medellín, Colombia
01.2013 - 11.2016
  • Planned and delivered engaging ESL lessons for groups of children ages 4-10 using songs, games, and visuals to build language skills.
  • Established positive classroom routines and clear behavior expectations to maintain a safe, encouraging environment.
  • Designed and administered assessments to evaluate reading, writing, speaking, and listening proficiency.
  • Supported students needing extra help through differentiated instruction within group settings.
  • Graded student work and maintained detailed progress records to track learning outcomes.

English Teacher

Focus Your Mind Inglés con Cultura
Medellín, Colombia
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Delivered one-on-one ESL lessons to adult learners, focused on grammar, fluency, and cultural competence.
  • Led conversational activities to build engagement and real-world communication.

Private English Language Tutor

Freelancer
Medellín, Colombia
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Provided individualized ESL tutoring for children, teens, and adults across all proficiency levels.
  • Developed custom lesson plans emphasizing grammar, fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in communication.
  • Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to align with each learner’s goals.

Education

Certificate of Completion - General Business

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
05-2024

B.A. - Translation (English, French, Spanish)

Universidad De Antioquia
Medellín, Colombia
11-2015

Skills

  • ESL Instruction & ELL Support
  • Lesson planning & Curriculum adaptation
  • Differentiated & small-group instruction
  • Classroom Management
  • Language Acquisition Strategies
  • Family Engagement & Communication
  • Lesson Planning & Curriculum Adaptation

LANGUAGES

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Full Professional
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Paraprofessional & School Translator

Coyote Springs Elementary School
07.2025 - Current

Spanish Teacher

The Language Project, St. Augustine Catholic School
08.2024 - 06.2025

Spanish Teacher

FuNation LLC
04.2024 - 06.2025

English Teacher

Focus Your Mind Inglés con Cultura
01.2017 - 06.2017

Private English Language Tutor

Freelancer
01.2014 - 06.2017

English Teacher

Dream English Kids
01.2013 - 11.2016

B.A. - Translation (English, French, Spanish)

Universidad De Antioquia

Certificate of Completion - General Business

Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College

Volunteer Work

Portugal Lisbon Mission | June 2017 – November 2018

Religious Teacher and Missionary

• Delivered ESL instruction to adult Portuguese

speakers across varying proficiency levels

using communicative, conversational

approaches.

• Collaborated with team members to plan

lessons and provide consistent language

support.

RAQUEL PASTRANA REYES