Spanish/ESL Instructor

Stephanie Z. Narvarte

**** ************ ***** 646-***-****

Austin, TX 78745 ******@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Student-focused, self-motivated, bilingual professional seeking to use my skills, training and

experience to obtain a position as a Spanish teacher that will enable me to make a difference at

your school.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Skilled in teaching a range of students, from children to adult learners. Excellent verbal

communication skills. Ability to interact productively with faculty, parents, administrators and

students. Efficient decision making, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Patient and

flexible to different situations.

EDUCATION

2008 Master of Arts, Childhood Education (1st-6th grade), GPA 3.8

Member KAPPA DELTA PI (International Honor Society in Education)

Hunter College, New York, NY

1996 Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies, GPA 3.5

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

1996 Study Abroad, Spanish Literature

Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Athena Montessori Academy, Austin, TX 2011-present

Spanish Teacher, Pre-K

• Teach Spanish to children ages 2-6 years old.

• Develop Spanish curriculum for ages Pre-K through Kindergarten.

• Create visual aids, games and flashcards to reinforce student learning.

• Incorporate songs, dance, poems, puppets and games to cultivate a highly motivated learning

environment.

• Demonstrate ability to adjust lesson plans based on different skill levels.

Austin Community College, Austin, TX February - March 2015

Spanish Teacher, Conversational Spanish Level I, Adult Continuing Education

• Provided language instruction to non-native, adult speakers, including business professionals.

• Used Total Physical Response (TPR) with Spanish students using movement to enhance

learning.

• Focused on group work, speaking, pronunciation and listening to create a highly participatory

environment.

• Integrated vocabulary, grammar and cultural instruction to vary lessons and consolidate concepts.

• Administered verbal quizzes to assess areas in need of improvement.

• Effective at teaching students of different skill levels and created a positive, active and engaging

learning experience.

Pecan Springs Elementary February - April 2013

STAAR Tutor

• Worked in small group sessions with students to target areas of weakness in order to improve

STAAR scores as well as support classroom lessons.

• Incorporated knowledge of Spanish language to effectively tutor Spanish-speaking students

struggling with English reading skills.

• Applied knowledge of multiple-choice test taking skills to help students improve STAAR scores.

Mariposas Spanish School, Austin, TX 2010-2011

Spanish Teacher, Eanes Elementary, Afterschool Spanish Program, K-5th grade

• Taught Spanish to students in an afterschool Spanish program.

• Created lesson plans and art projects that enhanced students’ written and oral communication

skills.

• Demonstrated ability to adjust lesson plans based on different skill levels

• Incorporated songs, dance, poems and games to create an inspired learning environment.

P.S. 10 Magnet School for Math, Science and Technology, Brooklyn, NY 2008

Student Teacher, 3rd and 5th Grade

• Completed 330 hours of observation under guidance of General Education teachers

• Created 4 interdisciplinary lessons designed to coincide with class curriculum

• Assisted students in need of academic and emotional support

• Examined my teaching practices through a journal, anecdotal notes, self-reflection, and

observations from my supervising advisor.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Workers Defense Project, Austin, TX 2014

Volunteer

Assisted in teaching English as a Second Language to adults who are learning the English language

skills necessary for living and working in our community, or who are preparing to take the GED.

U.S. Department of State Emissary, Montevideo, Uruguay 1998

Spanish-English Interpreter

Served as an interpreter at the Vital Voices of the Americas Conference chaired by former First Lady

Hillary Rodham Clinton focusing on human rights issues for Latin American women and children.

Responsible for interpreting and reporting for Donna Hrinak, former U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia.

* Fluent in written & verbal communication in Spanish

* Texas Teacher Certification, Grades K – 6th

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