Yesenia Soriano-Altamirano
Summary
Passionate Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools -
08.2020 - Current
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Supported first year teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as scaffolds, writing scripts, and anchor charts.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing benchmark lessons and identifying curriculum needs of faculty and implemented new curriculum for our school.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Program Manager
CELTS, Center for Excellence in Learning through Service
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Managed multiple programs in which we addressed teaching Spanish to adults, ELL tutoring with the Berea School district , and teaching Spanish to Children at the local preschool.
- Planned cultural events for the student body that gave insight to Hispanic culture, creating opportunities and an environment for the campus and community to engage in different cultural experiences
- Prepared multiple 12-hour certified ELL workshops through the Berea College.
- Led a team of 8 through various levels of training while promoting independence
- Collaborated and built rapport with community partners to establish strong local networks to build productive relationships and further help all of our students.
- Developed the first Hispanic Conference “Latinx Empowerment: Rising up” in Kentucky. Multiple colleges
Internship
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Communicated with politicians to create Kentuckians for the Commonwealth’s voter guide as well as translate and distribute them to the Hispanic community across Kentucky.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Transcribed data and organized spreadsheets to record pledges, phone calls, and canvassing.
Youth Empowerment & YAG Intern
SHEPHERD HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM ON POVERTY
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Empowered individuals to take agency and promote social justice though art that was displayed in public settings.
- Planned an educational trip to Washington D.C for 15 high school students which focused on social justice issues and political current events
- Fought for farm workers’ rights by contacting legislators and talking with the migrant workers to better understanding their situations on the farm.
- Developed, implemented and assessed youth leadership programs and initiatives.
- Cultivated relationships with community organizations to create opportunities for youth.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Berea College
Berea, KY05.2020
Skills
- Spanish
- Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- PowerPoint
- Social networking
- SPSS
- Analyzing transcriptions/coding
- Group and Individual Instruction
Certification
ELL Tutor Training Certification
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Cincinnati Public Schools -
08.2020 - Current
Internship
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
05.2019 - 07.2019
Youth Empowerment & YAG Intern
SHEPHERD HIGHER EDUCATION CONSORTIUM ON POVERTY
05.2018 - 07.2018
Program Manager
CELTS, Center for Excellence in Learning through Service
08.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology -
Berea College
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