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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Honors And Awards
Languages
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Sandra Ramirez

Janesville,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ELL Teacher

Washington Elementary School
08.2009 - Current
  • Support academic growth and emotional wellbeing of English Language Learners
  • Collaborate with Special Education staff by taking part of initial evaluations of bilingual students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, tailoring lessons to address individual student strengths and weaknesses.
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet the varying needs of each learner, ensuring equitable access to content for all students.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at supporting ELLs'' academic success and social integration.
  • Increased overall test scores by providing individualized attention to struggling students.
  • Promoted cultural sensitivity in the classroom by incorporating diverse materials and discussions into lessons.
  • Supported student growth in English language acquisition through targeted instruction and assessments.
  • Collaborated with fellow educators to create a cohesive curriculum that addressed the unique needs of ELL students.
  • Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.

ELL Summer School Program Coordinator

Whitewater Unified School District
01.2014 - 08.2022
  • Hire teachers and paraprofessionals for the afternoon ELL program
  • Organize registration procedures
  • Coordinate transportation
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.

District Hispanic Liaison

Whitewater Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Work with Hispanic parents to improve understanding of the school system
  • Help new families with different facets of life as they adjust to the community.
  • Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between teachers and parents.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
  • Acted as the liaison between upper management and staff members, promoting positive working relationships built on trust.

International Public Speaker and Spokeswoman

Fundación América por la Infancia
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Organizer and public speaker for parenting seminars in Latin America.
  • Coordinated media interviews with organization staff.
  • Collaborated with international speakers to identify key messages and create compelling content.

ESL Teacher

Beloit School District (multiple schools)
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Support the academic growth of English Language Learners.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
  • Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.

Learning Disabilities Teacher

American School of Quito- International Section
08.2004 - 06.2008
  • Teach students with learning disabilities to develop strategies for coping with their difficulties
  • Design Individual Educational Programs (IEP) for students with learning disabilities.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction approaches based on assessment results, refining lesson plans to better address gaps in student understanding.
  • Supported colleagues in developing innovative instructional methods to improve overall teaching effectiveness across the school community.
  • Identified struggling students early on, implementing targeted interventions to help them achieve academic goals.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.

Education

Master of Science - School Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
08.2013

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2007

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Beloit College
Beloit, WI
05.2003

Skills

  • Bilingual English-Spanish
  • Photo and video editing
  • Advocate for the right of children to respectful parenting via interviews, conferences, books and social media
  • Parenting Group and Book Club Facilitator
  • Weekly virtual sessions with Spanish speaking parents
  • Program Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Training Coordination
  • Staff Development
  • Problem-Solving
  • Program Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.

Certification

  • English as a Second Language & Bilingual-Bicultural Education (Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence)
  • Regular Education (Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence)

Honors And Awards

  • Beloit College Dean's List, 2002
  • National Dean's List Honor, 2003
  • Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award, 2019
  • WIABE Educator of the Year Award, 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working

Timeline

District Hispanic Liaison

Whitewater Unified School District
08.2021 - 06.2022

International Public Speaker and Spokeswoman

Fundación América por la Infancia
01.2017 - 02.2020

ELL Summer School Program Coordinator

Whitewater Unified School District
01.2014 - 08.2022

ELL Teacher

Washington Elementary School
08.2009 - Current

ESL Teacher

Beloit School District (multiple schools)
08.2008 - 06.2009

Learning Disabilities Teacher

American School of Quito- International Section
08.2004 - 06.2008

Master of Science - School Psychology

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -

Beloit College

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