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Victoria Raza Turcotte

Victoria Raza Turcotte

Hardeeville,SC

Summary

Graduated from Universidad Central Del Ecuador with a major in ESOL. Over 33 years of experience in teaching English and Spanish, including 13 years in Ecuador and 20 years in South Carolina and Georgia. Authored four educational books and presented at the SREB National Conference, highlighting student success in communication skills. Recognized as Teacher of the Month in April 2017 and awarded Teacher of the Year for 2024-2025 for exceptional contributions to student achievement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MLP Department Coordinator

Bluffton Middle School
Bluffton, SC
08.2022 - Current
  • Create the MLP department's yearly Schedule
  • Create ACCESS test schedules.
  • Organize MLP nights, student-oriented events, and team events.
  • Developed training materials and conducted onboarding sessions for new hires.
  • Meet deadlines for district paperwork and events.
  • Analyze student data to inform decisions.
  • Advised management on strategies for improving ML student's proficiency and growth.
  • Make curriculum decisions.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for all documents related to the ML students.
  • Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with district standards.

MLP Teacher

Beaufort County School District
Bluffton, SC
08.2020 - Current
  • Instructed newcomer students in the acquisition of English as their L2
  • Supported teachers through push-in, and coached teachers with strategies to reach language learners and to accommodate their content.
  • Organize parent-teacher conferences to discuss the student's growth and the support needed.

ESOL Teacher

Jasper County School District
Hardeeville, SC
08.2011 - 06.2020
  • Facilitated newcomer students' adaptation to US school culture and regulations.
  • Delivered instruction aligned with the district's educational program to exceed learning targets.
  • Administered academic and language assessments to evaluate student progress effectively.
  • Developed diverse lesson plans employing various teaching techniques for enhanced learning outcomes.
  • Provided translation services between parents and school staff to improve communication.
  • Translated documents for the school and Title III Department, ensuring information accessibility.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of student progress and growth evidence.

Spanish Teacher

Jasper County School District
Hardeeville, SC
08.2011 - 06.2017

As a Spanish teacher I oversaw two programs:

the Spanish Exploratory for students of Sixth and Seventh grade and the High School Spanish I class for 8th grade honor students.

Have been involved in administering multiple state tests.

Have coached and assistant coached middle school volleyball.

Have assisted with the Drama club.

Spanish teacher

Savannah Chatham County School District
Savannah, GA
08.2008 - 06.2011

Southwest Middle School;

  • Pre IB (International Baccalaureate) Spanish teacher for 6th grade

Sol C Johnson High School;

  • Taught Pre IB Spanish, Spanish I, II and III to grades 9 - 12
  • Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Spanish/ESOL Teacher

Jasper County School District
Ridgeland, SC
08.2006 - 06.2008

Taught Spanish and ESOL to high school - grades 9 - 12.
Served as a Liaison for the Spanish speaking community.
Coached volleyball.
Organized the Hispanic Festival both years of employment.

Spanish Teacher

Spartanburg District 2
Boiling Springs, SC
08.2005 - 06.2006

Taught Spanish I and II to high school grades 9 -12.
Taught Spanish in the after-school program at Boiling Springs Elementary.

Education

Read To Succeed Endorsement - Literacy - Reading

Read To Succeed
South Carolina State Department
01-2026

Gifted Endorsement - Nature and Needs of GT students

Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
2015

Curriculum and Instruction of GT -

Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
2014

Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Languages English -

Universidad Central del Ecuador
Quito - Ecuador

Skills

Communication skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Peer collaboration
  • Academic discipline
  • Mediation and advocacy
  • Bilingual proficiency
  • Language instruction
  • Translation services
  • Teacher scheduling
  • Event coordination
  • Student assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Data analysis
  • Parent engagement
  • Collaboration techniques
  • Presentation skills

Certification

South Carolina State Board of Education

  • 07 - Spanish
  • 5A - English as a Second Langue

Georgia GACE

  • 119 English to Speakers of other languages test I
  • 120 English to Speakers of other languages test II

Timeline

MLP Department Coordinator

Bluffton Middle School
08.2022 - Current

MLP Teacher

Beaufort County School District
08.2020 - Current

ESOL Teacher

Jasper County School District
08.2011 - 06.2020

Spanish Teacher

Jasper County School District
08.2011 - 06.2017

Spanish teacher

Savannah Chatham County School District
08.2008 - 06.2011

Spanish/ESOL Teacher

Jasper County School District
08.2006 - 06.2008

Spanish Teacher

Spartanburg District 2
08.2005 - 06.2006

Gifted Endorsement - Nature and Needs of GT students

Converse College

Curriculum and Instruction of GT -

Converse College

Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Languages English -

Universidad Central del Ecuador

Read To Succeed Endorsement - Literacy - Reading

Read To Succeed