Classroom Experience
I have been fortunate enough to have experience in many types of classrooms, including virtual and in-person classes, working with learners all the way from Pre-school to University level students. Here I have highlighted every position I have held along with the responsibilities that I had to ensure a safe and effective setting for learners to do what they do best!
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-FALL 2024 - PRESENT-
Graduate Part-Time Instructor
University Level- SPAN 1507
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
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Observe directive instructor to analyze teaching methodologies and practices for professional development. ​
Lead class in collaborative activities and tasks to promote multiliteracy, multimodal use of tools, and sociocultural authentic materials to contextualize class topics and promote authentic communication and linguistic use.
​Navigate Blackboard, Contraseña, and LinguaMeeting, online platforms, to monitor student progress, provide feedback and offer in-class support tailored to their needs, fostering the development of conversational strategies, linguistic abilities, and cultural awareness.
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-FALL 2022 - SPRING 2024-
Graduate Teaching Assistantship
University Level- SPAN 101 and 102
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Prepared culturally enriching materials and authentic texts to provide opportunities for students to reflect and engage in classroom communication and collaboration.
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Employed classroom management strategies, including the use of the target language, to ensure students remain on task during allotted class time.
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Collaborated with Spanish coordination team to curate assessments, implement classroom solutions and formulate instructional material.
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Navigated Contraseña and Linguameeting, online platforms, to monitor student progress, provide feedback and offer in-class support tailored to their needs, fostering the development of conversational strategies, linguistic abilities and cultural awareness.
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-SPRING 2022-
Student Teaching
Secondary-Level - SPAN 1-3
Clay Center Community High School-USD 379
Clay Center, KS
Supervised and instructed students across Spanish 1, 2 and 3 levels to ensure orderly lessons.
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Collaborated with supervising educator to produce and perform lesson plans that integrated language, culture, technology, and state standards.
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Assessed and assigned grades based on student proficiency and effort, in and out of the classroom.
-SPRING 2022-
Student Teaching
Elementary-Level
Clay Center, Lincoln Elementary-USD 379
Clay Center, KS
Initiated and oversaw a Spanish club for 2nd and 3rd-grade elementary students.
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Produced lesson plans that focused on engaging interest level and employing age-appropriate language use for specified grade range.
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Incorporated technology, referencing media that was familiar to students, such as children's movies, to facilitate discussion on family members and cultural norms within Hispanic communities.
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-FALL 2021-
Practicum Experience
Secondary-Level - Spanish 1-3
Manhattan High School-USD 383
Manhattan, KS
Observed and assisted in the instruction of Spanish levels 1, 2 and 3.
Analyzed and evaluated projects, assignments and oral exams.
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Utilized classroom management strategies to maintain focus and engagement among students.
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Served as a tutor, providing a valuable resource for students seeking assistance.
-SPRING 2021-
Early Field Experience
Elementary-Level
Bluemont Elementary-USD 383
Manhattan, KS
Conducted virtual lessons via Zoom for 3rd grade students, employing a diverse range of instructional tools such as, visuals, games, vocabulary review, books, puppets, and technology to create relevant and meaningful learning experiences.
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Gauged comprehension through activities involving oral expression and collaborative group work.
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Curated fast-paced and accessible lesson plans to ensure sustained engagement among students through online learning.
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-SPRING 2021-
Early Field Experience
Elementary-Level
Cool Care Club- USD 323
St. George, KS
Supervised students for an after-school care program, ranging from ages 3 to 12.
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Facilitated group activities, games, snack times, and coordinated efficient pick-up schedules for students.
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Implemented conflict management strategies to prevent altercations between students during recreational periods.