Sugey Brigham
Spanish Teacher
Glen Ellyn,IL
Summary
Bilingual Spanish Teacher with 10 years of experience teaching and 22 years of speaking English and 35 years of Speaking Spanish. Focuses on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Fosters a classroom environment of learning, where students are encouraged to actively participate without being afraid of making mistakes, and where students' cultures are valued and respected.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
8
8
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Larkin High School
Elgin, IL
08.2012 - Current
- Teaches Spanish with a focus on the three modes of communication -interpersonal, presentational and interpretive.
- Explores and implements use of technology in the learning of Spanish as a foreign language.
- Sponsors the National Honor Society for Spanish and the Spanish Club
- Collaborated effectively with members of the World Language Department as a Professional Learning Community Leader
- Organizes cultural activities, field trips and fundraisers
- Helps students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in college education.
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Geneva Middle School North
Geneva, IL
04.2012 - 06.2012
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Followed and adhered to rules and regulations concerning education of foreign students.
- Created additional listening and speaking practice materials to reinforce students abilities to communicate in the target language.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of the staff to ensure success in students' academic and in extracurricular activities.
ELL Teacher Assistant Grades 6th-8th
Geneva Middle School North
Geneva, IL
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
- Served as an interpreter and translator to facilitate communication between staff and parents, and students and teachers.
- Created instructional materials to assist ELL students in comprehending meaningful information in reading and in writing in order to improve comprehension of stories and organization of writing.
- Created instructional material to help students learn their academic vocabulary in math, science and social studies.
Spanish Instructor
Spanish Language Center
Chicago, IL
10.2009 - 07.2014
- Provided language instruction to non-native speakers adults, including professionals in the bussines, health and educational sector.
- Planned and carried out multiple interactive communicative activities to ensure that each student learned at their individual learning level.
- Designed and taught lessons for a summer camp at the elementary level.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Au Pair
EF Education First - Cultural Care Au Pair
Rochester, MN
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Interacted and participated in monthly meetings with Au Pairs from all over the world and increased knowledge of cultural enrichment.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Gimnasio Vallegrande School
Montería, Córdoba, Colombia
02.2001 - 12.2003
- Conducted assessments to determine students' reading and writing levels in the English language.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction based on students' learning levels.
- Lead and participated in extracurricular activities to help the student community expand their social and academic skills.
- Actively participated in parent-teacher conferences and departmental team meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teacher Education
La Universidad De Cordoba
Montería, Cordoba, Colombia 07.1999 - 05.2007
Skills
Bilingual
Certification
Professional Educator License #191859 State of Illinois
Timeline
Professional Educator License #191859 State of Illinois
04-2013
Foreign Language - Spanish Senior HS Grades 9-12 Endorsement State of Illinois
04-2013
English As A Second Language Senior HS - Grades 9 - 12 Endorsement State of Illinois
04-2013
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Larkin High School
08.2012 - Current
Spanish Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Geneva Middle School North
04.2012 - 06.2012
ELL Teacher Assistant Grades 6th-8th
Geneva Middle School North
08.2010 - 05.2012
Spanish Instructor
Spanish Language Center
10.2009 - 07.2014
Au Pair
EF Education First - Cultural Care Au Pair
01.2004 - 01.2006
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
Gimnasio Vallegrande School
02.2001 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Language Teacher Education
La Universidad De Cordoba
07.1999 - 05.2007
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