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Spanish TeacherAdministrative Assistant II5th to 8th Grade Spanish TeacherWork Type
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RemoteOn-SiteLocation: Ft. Worth, TX, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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Yolanda T. Fansler
Ft. Worth,TX
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Summary
Skilled educator with a strong background in language instruction and curriculum development. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings. Fluent in Spanish with expertise in cultural immersion and language acquisition techniques.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Trimble Tech High School, FWISD
Fort Worth, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Designed and executed standards-aligned curriculum for Spanish language courses at both lower and upper levels.
- Exhibited proficiency in advanced communication across multiple modalities, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
- Designed and delivered engaging lessons in target language, fostering active student participation and comprehension.
- Implemented interactive discussions, debates, presentations, and collaborative activities to promote language proficiency.
- Developed and implemented authentic materials to enhance interpretative and analytical language skills.
- Analyzed performance metrics to assess progress and inform future development strategies.
- Promoted understanding of Hispanic culture to elevate cultural competence and global awareness initiatives.
- Collaborated with educators and administrators to represent teacher perspectives and influence district policies.
- As a Teacher Ambassador, coordinated joint initiatives between house and district-level educators to improve instructional practices.
Administrative Assistant II
Tarrant County College District
Ft. Worth, TX
07.2017 - 08.2022
- Coordinated grant management activities, ensuring effective support for Latinas in STEM and the Summer Merit Grant Program.
- Developed targeted training modules focused on purchasing processes to empower grant support staff in their roles.
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and reducing task completion time. Improved inter-departmental communication, resulting in a more cohesive work environment. Optimized scheduling and calendar management, leading to increased productivity. Implemented a new filing system that improved data retrieval speed and accuracy. Contributed to the creation of impactful reports and presentations that supported decision-making. Reduced office supply costs through effective inventory management and vendor negotiations.
- Managed relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners, providing comprehensive updates on project progress and performance metrics.
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Holy Trintiy Catholic Church
Grapevine, TX
09.2009 - 05.2016
- Delivered comprehensive workshop on innovative Spanish curriculum design, focusing on technology and interactive projects, at National Catholic Education Association Conference.
- Designed and executed tailored teaching approaches for varied learning levels, contributing to increased acceptance rates in Spanish II programs.
- Monitored and adjusted classroom management techniques to enhance student involvement and responsiveness
- Implemented dynamic instructional strategies that incorporate elements of Hispanic multicultural heritage to foster student engagement.
- Crafted a vibrant curriculum that fosters children's understanding and appreciation of Hispanic culture through interactive learning experiences.
Education
CIPELE - International Certificate to Teach Spanish as a Foreign Language
Universidad De Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain 01.2024 - 11.2024
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Education Specialization
Texas A&M International University
Laredo, TX 10.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of General Studies -
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX 08.2019 - 08.2020
Grants Compliance Certification - undefined
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX01-2020
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX 07.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Universidad Tecnologica Equinoccial
Quito, Ecuador 10.1989 - 05.1994
Skills
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Language assessment
- Student engagement
- Bilingual communication
- Cultural competency
- Effective communication
- Event planning
- Project management
- Organizational development
- Faculty collaboration
Certification
- LinkedIn Online Learning:
- Project Management Simplified (2014) Certificate
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- ELearning Essentials: Instructional Design Certificate
- National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
- Becoming an Instructional Designer Certificate
- 12 hours training
- Managing Virtual Teams Certificate
Timeline
CIPELE - International Certificate to Teach Spanish as a Foreign Language
Universidad De Salamanca
01.2024 - 11.2024
Spanish Teacher
Trimble Tech High School, FWISD
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction, Bilingual Education Specialization
Texas A&M International University
10.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of General Studies -
Texas Woman's University
08.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts -
Tarrant County College District
07.2017 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant II
Tarrant County College District
07.2017 - 08.2022
Middle School Spanish Teacher
Holy Trintiy Catholic Church
09.2009 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Universidad Tecnologica Equinoccial
10.1989 - 05.1994
Grants Compliance Certification - undefined
Tarrant County College