Greater Chicago Area
Core Qualifications: bilingual (English and Spanish), cultural sensitivity, experience in a multilingual environment, experience with English-language learners, experience with homestays and study abroad, language instruction, lesson planning and development Interests: cultural exchange, cross-cultural communication and consulting, education management, international education and travel, language education
Helping English language learners (ELLs) achieve the language acquisition and cultural integration skills necessary to succeed in the United States.
Transported patients to and from Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for physical, occupational, and speech therapy appointments as they rehabilitated primarily from strokes or work-related accidents. Served as a liaison between therapists and patients.
Colegio Público Blas de Otero - Coslada Worked with the English and Bilingual Education departments to develop and implement lesson plans for primary school students in the subjects of English, Science, History and Social Studies. Coordinated cultural enrichment activities.
Centro de Formación Padre Piquer - Madrid Colegio La Inmaculada - Alcorcón Worked with the English department to develop and implement lesson plans for high school students. Led adult vocational training courses in various disciplines including Computer Science, Accounting, and Career Counseling and Services. Led English conversation hours for faculty members interested in learning English. Translated parts of the school website. Coordinated cultural enrichment activities.
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas - Cáceres Created unique lessons for the English department to complement the established curriculum of the school and taught these lessons to beginning, intermediate, and advanced adult, English-language learners. Organized and led seminars open to the public with the aim of educating the local community about society and culture in the United States.