Susana Noelia Ledesma
San Marcos,TX
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Instructor of Spanish 1410
- Evaluated and graded examinations, assignments or papers and recorded grades.
- Scheduled and maintained regular office hours to meet with students.
- Informed students of procedures for completing and submitting class work.
- Tutored or mentored students in need of additional instruction.
- Conducted weekly office hours to provide academic guidance to students.
- Attended departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and methods.
- Organized lectures, and other activities related to the instruction of Spanish
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for struggling students as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with university policies.
- Created multimedia materials such as presentations and videos, to supplement classroom instruction.
- Developed quizzes and other assessments to evaluate student understanding of course material.
- Facilitated discussions among students during class sessions.
- Led review sessions prior to major exams or assignments due dates.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching pedagogy or technology use in classrooms.
- Adhered to university requirements for student assignments, testing and grading of work.
Graduate Instructional Assistant
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided classroom support managing attendance, assisting with group projects during online and in person classes.
- Tutored and assisted students individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Led discussion sections.
- Assisted professor with grading papers
- Proctored for exams
- Served as a substitute instructor for Introduction to Spanish Literature
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Tutored students individually and in groups at the language lab
- Created a supportive learning environment by providing individualized instruction to struggling students.
- Assisted with Graduate/Professional Fair
- Recruitment
- Facilitated class discussions and activities to promote student engagement.
Stay at Home Parent and Homeschool Educator
Self
Austin, TX
08.2006 - 08.2022
- Observed students for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
- Managed simultaneous needs of 3 children with organized schedules.
- Offered children rich and diverse learning opportunities through traditional and digital-based education as well as field trips, group gatherings and special events.
- Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintained order and discipline with creative strategies focused on keeping young children occupied and entertained during important lessons.
- Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.
- Supported digital online delivery of lessons and materials in home-based environment.
- Developed and taught Spanish lessons to homeschool groups from Pre K through middle school
Summer Camp Spanish Instructor
Young Peoples Workshops
Austin, TX
08.2006 - 09.2010
- Developed and implemented engaging and hands-on crafts and group activities for as many as 12 children.
- Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
- Spanish instructor for summer camps, spring break camps, and day camps
- Planned and taught lessons for Spanish immersion program for children ages 2 to 6
- Created a safe and fun environment to promote a positive learning experience for children of diverse backgrounds.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
Spanish Instructor For Homeschool Groups
Self Employed
Austin, TX
08.2007 - 05.2010
- Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
- Worked one-on-one with students to create individualized lesson plans to increase progress.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
- Integrated technology into homeschool classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08-2022
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southwestern Adventist University
Keene, TX05-2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Austin Community College
Austin, TX05-2020
Health Coach - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY05.2018
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ05-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Psychopedagogy
Universidad Adventista Del Plata
Argentina12-1996
Skills
- Positive student engagement
- Team collaboration
- Leadership Strength
- University Standards
- Course material development
- Effective listening
- Analytical decision making
- Tutoring and coaching
- Materials Preparation
- Online Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Cultural Sensitivity
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi since 2023
- Member of The Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi since 2022
- Nominated by The Department of World Languages & Literatures and selected by the Dean Dr Brennan to serve as a representative for Graduate house of Representatives, representing the College of Liberal Arts.
- Awarded Spanish Graduate Scholarship for most outstanding students perusing the M.A. in Spanish
- Awarded the Merrit Fellowship Scholarship spring 0f 2021
Academic Service
- Serves as a Representative for the College of Liberal Arts in the Graduate House of Representatives and attends biweekly meetings. Also serves in various committees such as the Presidential Award for teaching Excellence committee and Equity and inclusion committee.
- Serves as a host and conversation facilitator for Spanish Language Mixer (Intercambio)
Community Service
Volunteers as an English / Spanish interpreter for nurses and residents of San Marcos Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Served as a volunteer for Wimberley Indivisible, driving senior citizens to doctor's appointments and other needs.
Volunteered at Austin Food Pantry Center. Serving a large hispanic community
Organized community outreach events in New York and New Jersey disadvantaged communities providing food and clothing to unhoused individuals.
Served as a Youth leader for SDA church
Worked as a volunteer for ADRA ( Adventist Development and Relief Agency ) in Argentina, Chile and borders with Paraguay and Brazil. Mostly worked in orphanages and disadvantaged communities displaced by natural disasters or poverty.
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas State University
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Instructional Assistant
Texas State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Spanish Instructor For Homeschool Groups
Self Employed
08.2007 - 05.2010
Stay at Home Parent and Homeschool Educator
Self
08.2006 - 08.2022
Summer Camp Spanish Instructor
Young Peoples Workshops
08.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Arts - Spanish
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Texas State University
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southwestern Adventist University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Austin Community College
Health Coach - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Hudson County Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychopedagogy
Universidad Adventista Del Plata
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