Part Time Education

Irma Ravelo

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Miami, FL 33138

Phone: 786-***-****

E-mails: ********@*****.*** / *******@***.***

Education (I)

Bachelor Degree in Education

Major: Spanish /Literature and Education September. 1977 – July 15th, 1982

Graduated with the degree of licentiate in education, specialty: Spanish and literature Bachelor of Science in education and Spanish, earned at “Enrique José Varona, Higher Pedagogic Institute”, and a regionally accredited institution of higher education, in The United States.

Experience as Spanish Instructor

Miami-Dade College Wolfson, West Campus & North Campus May 2006 – Present

Teaching Spanish as a foreign language to adults from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities. Instructing students at all levels of proficiency – Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and from beginner to advanced conversation/ and Spanish for Children, developing lesson plans that are tailored to meet the individual and group needs of each class and programs. Implementing strategies to optimize student performance. Integrating supplemental materials to vary lessons and consolidate concepts that engage the students and support the class objectives.

Berlitz Language Center – Miami, FL April 2006 – March 2008

Part Time Spanish Teacher

Teaching Spanish as a foreign language to a wide range of individuals from diverse cultures and origins. Conducting classes and instructional sessions at company training centers or on-site in a corporate setting. Providing a professional learning environment and nurturing student interest by ensuring the classroom is conducive to practicing newfound skills.

Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus September 2004 – May 2006

Part Time Information Specialist

Meeting the public in person and answering telephone calls. Responding to inquiries regarding classes, schedules and fees. Helping students select the appropriate sections from the extensive catalog of courses offered by the college. Advising students regarding course requirements, books and/or materials, and testing prerequisites. Guiding students through the registration and payment process.

Miami Dade County Public Schools July 2002 – March 2005

Substitute teacher from K to 12 grades

Carrolton School of the Sacred Heart February 2004 – June 2005

Part Time After School Program –Primary and Montessori Level

Responsible for children during after school activities and verify homework completion.

Ponce de Leon Middle School at Coral Gables September 2003–Februry 2004

Spanish as a foreign Language Teacher and Classroom Management

Responsible for teaching Spanish as a foreign language and classroom management.

Skills

Experienced at providing instruction targeted to various levels of proficiency and working in a multicultural environment. Ability to reach students individually and get them engaged in the learning process. Demonstrated ability to create effective lesson plans tailored to the native speaker student’s needs, ensuring their succeed in the class and become proficient in Spanish and Literature with excellent written, grammar, and verbal skills.

RELATED EDUCATIONAL STUDIES:

Miami Dade College at Wolfson Campus

Child Care Certification Program Jun 2005-January 2006

20 hours: Introduction to Childcare (Completed)

Early Literacy for Children Age Birth to Three (Completed)

10 hours: Behavioral Observation (Completed

10 Hours: School Age- Appropriate Practices (Completed)

Education (II)

CERTIFIED TRANSLATOR

Miami Dade College InterAmerican Campus:

Skills

Trained in rendering translations into the two languages with bilingual potential

Ability in translation strategies.

I have a strong background in grammar, literature and linguistics in both English and Spanish. I continue improving my professional life and I am committed to lifelong learning.

Other Skills

Languages Spoken: Spanish (native), English (College), French (Alliance Françoise de Cuba/ Advanced Translation II), Italian (Miami Dade College/Intermediate Conversation)

English: Fluent in both written and verbal skills.

Computer skills

Microsoft: Word, Outlook, Windows XP, Excel, Power Point, TRADOS and Internet.

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