SHARON E. SANTO
ESL Coordinator
Summary
Resourceful and innovative ESL Coordinator with over10 years of experience in education and over 15 years documentation management for a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. Offering insightful analysis and solutions to clarify communication disseminated to large or small groups . Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and assess learning needs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Coordinator
School Of Science & Technology Discovery
San Antonio, Texas
08.2015 - Current
- Created and delivered ESL related training to campus teachers and advise teachers on accommodations for EL students with a focus on hands-on, efficient, and functional training
- Developed forms and images to clarify, simplify, and optimize existing and new processes that are used city and state wide within the SST district
- Facilitate 10+ LPACs per year for more than 125 EL and Monitor students
- Maintain 125+ student files and records and ensure all databases and teachers have updated information
- Communicate with parents through multiple formats about student performance toward language goals and report progress to parents based on local and state assessment data.
ESL Instructor
School of Science & Technology - Discovery
San Antonio, TX
08.2015 - Current
- 4th Grade – 8th Grade Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Adapted grade-level state curriculum to meet the needs of students with significant language barriers.
- Identified student needs and coordinated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve linguistic and/or cultural problems as new immigrants.
- Provided tailored after school tutoring to newcomers and struggling English Learners.
Cohort Participant/School Coordinator
Learning While Leading, Ensemble Learning Grant
San Antonio, Texas
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data to develop goals and a plan to improve EL experience and academics
- Created and promoted hands-on professional development that coordinated the implementation for improvement plan
- Created administrative tool to guide teachers’ behavior and classroom attributes to enhance EL learning
- Modified the administrative tool for teachers to self-reflect on research based EL Learning Strategies.
English Teacher
Ingles Interactivo
Sahuayo-Mexico, Manizales-Colombia
08.2009 - 05.2013
- Basic to Advanced English Courses Created and implemented individualized linguistic and cultural lessons for students ages 8-35 based on student level.
Teaching Assistant - Intro/Mass Communication
University Of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Mentored up to 150 students while assessing their essays and exams; maintained class organization, attendance, and records.
Instructor - Basic Public Speaking
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Produced multimedia lectures, interactive activities, and exams, guided research, delivery of speeches
- Evaluated papers, exams, and speeches using teacher, peer, and self-evaluations.
Consular Legal Assistant
De Mott, Armendariz LLP
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Organized and managed caseload of over 200 international clients for immigration processes
- Clearly communicated complex immigration processes in English and Spanish to clients of all cultures and educational backgrounds
- Regularly first for productivity among 8-10 legal assistants for department.
Human Resources Assistant/Technical Documentation Translator
Presence Technology
Manizales, Colombia
10.2010 - 05.2013
- Evaluated applicant resumes throughout Latin America, translated technical manuals and news releases, and coordinated communication between 3 countries.
Education
M.A - Communication
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 08.2021 - 08.2009
B.A. - Communication & Spanish
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 08.2004 - 05.2008
Texas Teaching - Certificate
Generalist 4-8
Texas Teaching - Certificate
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Skills
Spanish
Leadership & Volunteer Roles
Department Chair - Specials / Special Programs
Teacher Mentor
Chess Club Mentor
Typing Club Mentor
Timeline
M.A - Communication
University of Kentucky
08.2021 - 08.2009
Cohort Participant/School Coordinator
Learning While Leading, Ensemble Learning Grant
03.2019 - 03.2020
ESL Coordinator
School Of Science & Technology Discovery
08.2015 - Current
ESL Instructor
School of Science & Technology - Discovery
08.2015 - Current
Consular Legal Assistant
De Mott, Armendariz LLP
10.2013 - 08.2015
Human Resources Assistant/Technical Documentation Translator
Presence Technology
10.2010 - 05.2013
English Teacher
Ingles Interactivo
08.2009 - 05.2013
Teaching Assistant - Intro/Mass Communication
University Of Kentucky
08.2007 - 05.2009
Instructor - Basic Public Speaking
University of Kentucky
08.2007 - 05.2009
B.A. - Communication & Spanish
University of Kentucky
08.2004 - 05.2008
Texas Teaching - Certificate
Bilingual Education Supplemental
Texas Teaching - Certificate
Generalist 4-8
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