Assistant Director

MARIA VAZQUEZ

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Dallas, TX **235

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent in English and Spanish

• Strong organizational skills

• 15 years paralegal experience

• 4 years teaching ESL

• 2 years teaching Spanish

• 1 year teaching Bilingual

LICENSURE: ARKANSAS-SPANISH (07-12)

TEXAS-LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH (EC-12)

EDUCATION

• M.A.T, Foreign Language (Spanish), ESL Endorsement, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (May 2010)

• B.S.E. - Vocational Education/HRD: Minor in Spanish, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (Spring 2007)

• ESL AR State Training, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR (Summer 2005)

• A.A.A.S. Degree- Legal Assistant, EI Centro College, Dallas, TX (Spring 1980)

EXPERIENCE

Bilingual Pre-K Teacher, Ronald McNair Elementary, Dallas, TX (Oct. 2011-Sept.2012)

• Teach basic skills: colors, shapes, number, letter recognition and social skills.

• Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

• Observe and evaluate children’s performances, behavior, social development and physical health.

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ needs and interests.

• Meet with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons to promote learning following approved curricula.

• Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development and physical health.

• Organize activities (games, arts, crafts, music, storytelling and field trips) to promote physical, mental and social development.

Spanish Teacher, The New School, Fayetteville, AR (August 2010-September 2011)

• Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans to accommodate different grade levels.

• Incorporated educational activities to engage students in meaningful learning experiences.

• Integrate multicultural units, manipulative and grammar worksheets to reinforce lessons and concepts.

• Daily assessments through teacher observation to asses needs and interest areas.

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops.

Student Teaching Internship

• Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, AR (January 2010- May 2010)

• Ramay Jr. High, Fayetteville, AR (August 2009-December 2009)

ESL Instructional Assistant, Prairie Grove School District, Prairie Grove, AR (September 2007- August 2009) - SEE NEXT PAGE FOR SAME JOB DESCRIPTION.

ESL Instructional Assistant, Farmington School District, Farmington, AR (December 2004 –

September 2007)

• Researched and developed ESL program.

• Taught English as a Second Language (K-12) .

• Worked with students individually, and in small groups.

• Created individual lesson plans on grammar, spelling, reading and vocabulary.

• Monitored progress of all LEP students.

• Developed supplementary teaching materials to share with students.

• Provided assistance to Special Ed Teacher for LEP/Special Ed students.

• Integrated technology into daily teaching with computer software.

• Interpreted/translated school documents/memos/notes for parents/teachers

• Developed special notes, report cards and other forms in Spanish for the School District.

• Assisted ESL Director with state forms and reports.

• Provided assistance for parent/teacher conferences.

• Attended ESL Coordinator's Meetings.

• Taught Spanish (Fall 2006) to all K and 1st Grades for a pilot program under the Gifted and Talented Program.

Peer Assistance Leader, Off Campus Connection, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR (September 2006-May 2007)

• Developed awareness activities to reach non-traditional/commuter students.

• Worked in an alternative setting that fostered enthusiasm for non-traditional/commuter students by encouraging student participation.

• Assisted students in goal-setting, course and career planning.

• Planned and participated in activities for students to build pride and increase self-worth.

• Encouraged students to take responsibility for their own learning experience.

• Set up information tables at events and promoted the Non-¬traditional Office on campus.

• Counseled non-¬traditional students with problems by sharing personal experiences.

• Maintained records of activities, students and questions.

• Provided students with needed resources or referrals.

• Contributed to the Staff discussions related to goals and strategies.

AFFILIATIONS

SIGMA DELTA PI - Hispanic Honor Society, Member

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, Member

ARKTESOL - Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Member

AFLTA – Arkansas Foreign Language Teachers Association, Member

REFERENCES: Attached

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS; Upon request.

Maria R Vazquez

REFERENCES

Personal:

Pat Kienzle 479-***-**** **********@***.***

Director of Children Activities

Rolling Hills Baptist Church

1400 East Rolling Hills Drive

Fayetteville, AR 72703-3657

Bobbi Robinson 479-***-****

123 Cynthia

Farmington, AR 72730

Employment:

Sylvia Scott 479-***-**** ******@****.***

Director

Off Campus Connection

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Kathy Simmons 479-***-**** ********@*********.***

GT Director 479-***-****

Farmington School District

14 Double Springs Rd.

Farmington, AR 72730

Academic:

Dr. Steven Bell 479-***-**** *****@****.***

Director

Latin American Studies

University of Arkansas

605 Kimp., 280 McIlroy St.

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Dr. Freddie Bowles 479-***-**** *******@****.***

Assistant Professor

University of Arkansas

F09, Stone House

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Michelle Gayon 479-***-**** ********.*****@*****.***

Internship Mentor

Spanish Teacher

Ramay Jr. High

401 S. Sang

Fayetteville, AR 72701

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