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Sandra Semprit

Spanish teacher
Huntersville,NC

Summary

I am Colombia South America. A Passionate about teaching and closeness with young people. Being very active in learning and acquiring more skills so that can provide a better service to students. With 20 plus years of experience and passion for helping students discover the fantastic Latino world as well as develop their oral and written Spanish language. Passionate to teach fantastic Spanish culture. Educator providing guidance, motivation and support to learners of all backgrounds and abilities. Knowledge in creating enriching curriculum and lesson plans based on individual student's needs. Experienced in leading lecture-style classes, individual tutoring for all ages, background and abilities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

K to 5th - Spanish-teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
07.2017 - Current
  • Prepare and plan lessons that align with curriculum guidelines and educational standards. This involves creating engaging and age-appropriate activities to teach Spanish language skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology
    in language education.
  • Created supportive learning and fun environment for
    foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Organize book club with native language speakers.
  • Organizer and teacher in cultural exchange with school in Madrid Spain from k to 12th grade.
  • Work along with parents in planning, organization
    and realization of Latino Festival each year.
  • Offer office hours for students upon request
  • Incorporate games, music, dances and more into curriculum.
  • Demonstrate appreciation toward multiculturalism.
  • Create Latino Culture Club as enrichment program.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Stay informed about current trends and best practices in language education. Attend workshops, conferences, and engage in professional development activities to enhance teaching skills.
  • Maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
  • Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.

Spanish Teacher/ ESOL Instructor

East Lake Elementary School
01.2011 - 06.2017
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration
    in classroom.
  • Teach ESL to numerous Spanish speaking students as well as helping to manage same department.
  • Evaluate students according to their level of English.
  • Complete all record ESl department.
  • Prepare material for lessons, assignments, assessments
    and evaluate, correct and, grade performance of
    new non English speakers.
  • Classify levels were they should be for their
    academic advancement.
  • Complete all records of each student according to
    documentation that ESL Department required.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.

Middle and High School Spanish Teacher

Heritage Prep School
07.2006 - 03.2007
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
  • Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
  • Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula

Middle and High School Spanish Teacher

The Fletcher School
07.2005 - 12.2005
  • Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.

Elementary Spanish Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School
09.2000 - 07.2005

Prepare and plan lessons that align with curriculum guidelines and educational standards. This involves creating engaging and age-appropriate activities to teach Spanish language skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Literature Teacher

Incca University
Bogotá Colombia
08.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Teacher (K - 5th) Grade

Francisco José De Caldas University
Bogotá Colombia
08.1991

High School Diploma -

Republica De Colombia
Bogotá Colombia
11.1986

Skills

Native language speaker

Elementary education, knowledgeable in variety of teaching methods FLEX, TPRS, TPR

Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Experience in ESOL department

Experience in testing and teaching ESOL

Excellent planning and organization skills

Friendly and confident manner and flexible approach to work

Ability to create positive and inclusive learning environment

Familiarity with language learning technologies and educational apps

Timeline

K to 5th - Spanish-teacher

Trinity Episcopal School
07.2017 - Current

Spanish Teacher/ ESOL Instructor

East Lake Elementary School
01.2011 - 06.2017

Middle and High School Spanish Teacher

Heritage Prep School
07.2006 - 03.2007

Middle and High School Spanish Teacher

The Fletcher School
07.2005 - 12.2005

Elementary Spanish Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School
09.2000 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And Literature Teacher

Incca University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Teacher (K - 5th) Grade

Francisco José De Caldas University

High School Diploma -

Republica De Colombia
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