Spanish as a Second Language Teacher

University ~ College

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Ø  Offering approximately 8 years experience in the field of academics, ranging from most recent experience as a Spanish Teaching Assistant and prior position as English Teacher to earlier employment as an Academic Coordinator in charge of 10 English Teachers

Ø  MA, Spanish candidate; Bachelor Degree in Modern Languages from Colombia, South America

Ø  Expertise in teaching Four Basic Language Skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing

Ø  Passionate, motivating Spanish Teacher; consistently earned High Score Semester Evaluations from students, 2008-2010

Ø  Strategically integrate broad resources, techniques and tools to create an innovative, engaging classroom environment; incorporate games, music, food, and direct Latino-American culture/ community interaction to provide a multi-faceted education

Ø  Dynamic communication and presentation skills; bi-lingual, Spanish (native language) and English

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Spanish Teaching Assistant, University of Arkansas                                                2008-2010

Successfully delivered multi-level courses including Spanish 1003,1013, 2003 and 2013

 

English Teacher, Language Solution Center                                                              2006-2007

Strategically organized and facilitated lesson plans and activities to maximize use of resources and student performance

 

Academic Coordinator, English Master Corporation                                                 2002-2005

Steered Academic Department for company, with responsibility for overseeing a staff of 10 English Teachers and 300 students; recognized with Best Academic Advisor of the Year Award, 2004

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Master of Arts in Spanish Candidate, University Of Arkansas-Fayetteville; 2010

Bachelor Degree, Modern Languages, Universidad del Atlantico-Barranquilla, Colombia; 2006

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Facilitator, Community Events/Activities focused on boosting student Spanish language skills and building relationships with Latino-American community

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a Spanish as a Second Language Teacher and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am an MA, Spanish candidate and earned my Bachelors in Modern Language from Universidad del Atlantico-Barranquilla, Colombia in 2006.  My most recent professional experience has been as a Spanish Teaching Assistant at the University of Arkansas, 2008-2010, where I have consistently earned high evaluation ratings from my students.  Prior to this, I was an English Teacher with Language Solution Center, 2006-2007, where I was responsible for developing and delivering quality lesson plans.  Earlier, I was an Academic Coordinator with English Master Corporation, where I was responsible for 10 English Teachers as well as 300 students.

 

As a Teacher, you will find me to be a resourceful, motivating educator with an intense passion for the Spanish language and Latino-American culture. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset in optimizing student performance while supporting your overall goals, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Ibeth Pena