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, WI08.2013
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2007
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Beloit College
Beloit, WI05.2003
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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