Sara Salazar
Evergreen Park,IL
Summary
Dedicated and intellectually driven Spanish educator experienced in delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction in Honors, general education, and inclusion settings. Skilled in co-teaching, differentiated instruction, and data-informed assessment practices to promote high academic achievement. Committed to fostering critical thinking, cultural literacy, and communicative competence while supporting the development of the whole student.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Curie High School
01.2026 - Current
- Deliver standards-aligned Spanish instruction to high school students.
- Co-taught in inclusion classrooms where over 30% of students had IEPs, collaborating with special education teachers to implement accommodations and modifications.
- Differentiated instruction to support diverse learning needs and ensure equitable access to curriculum.
- Taught both general education and Honors Spanish courses, maintaining rigorous academic expectations.
- Assess student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
ESL Instructor
AmeriCorps-Foundation Communities
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided English language instruction to adult learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed curriculum targeting speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for novice and intermediate learners
- Provided English language instruction to adult learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Designed and implemented curriculum tailored to an open-enrollment model, incorporating real-world scenarios such as workplace communication, healthcare access, and community navigation.
Spanish Enrichment Teacher
Trinity School
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Designed and delivered interactive Spanish enrichment lessons for elementary students.
- Incorporated games, music, and cultural activities to enhance engagement.
Spanish Enrichment Teacher
Sandbox Daycare
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Introduced foundational Spanish vocabulary through songs, storytelling, and play-based learning.
- Fostered early cultural awareness in young learners.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL05-2026
Associate of Arts - General Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL01-2017
Skills
- Co-Teaching & Collaborative Instruction
- IEP Implementation & Accommodation Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Honors & College-Preparatory Curriculum
- Standards-Based Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Second Language Acquisition Strategies
- Curriculum Development
- Cultural Competency
- Student Assessment & Data Tracking
- Educational Technology Integration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Curie High School
01.2026 - Current
ESL Instructor
AmeriCorps-Foundation Communities
09.2019 - 07.2020
Spanish Enrichment Teacher
Trinity School
08.2017 - 12.2017
Spanish Enrichment Teacher
Sandbox Daycare
01.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Illinois State University
Associate of Arts - General Education
Moraine Valley Community College