Raquel Pastrana Reyes
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate ESL educator with over 10 years of experience supporting multilingual learners across preschool, elementary, and middle school levels. 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 students with special needs, through close collaboration with families and school teams. Positively motivates students through individualized guidance and empathetic mentorship that promotes both language growth and confidence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional & School Translator
Coyote Springs Elementary School
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
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
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
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Planned and delivered engaging English lessons for groups of children ages 4–8 using songs, games, and visuals to build language fluency.
- 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
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Delivered one-on-one English 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
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Provided individualized English 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, AZ05-2024
B.A. - Translation (English, French, Spanish)
Universidad De Antioquia
Medellín, Colombia11-2015
Skills
- Lesson planning & Curriculum adaptation
- Classroom Management
- Parent & Family Communication
- Bilingual communication
- Personalized instruction
- ESL Teaching Methods
- Differentiated & small-group instruction
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
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 - 12.2016
Certificate of Completion - General Business
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
B.A. - Translation (English, French, Spanish)
Universidad De Antioquia