English Teacher
Resume:
ADRIANA DANIELLE SALINAS
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EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Graduated May 2013
● Overall GPA: 3.34/4.00; English: 3.53/4.00; Studio Art: 3.51/4.00
● Dean’s Honors List: Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010
● Bachelor of Arts in English
Concentration: Creative Writing
● Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
Senior Thesis: 23 13X13 inch digital prints titled “How to Read Latina”
● IMPACT Scholar: Awarded 100% financial need to Vanderbilt University with continued financial, social and academic support from YES Prep Alumni councilors.
● Arnold Scholar: Awarded 4-year $30,000 scholarship with monthly academic advising from the Dean of College of Arts and Science, Dr. Carolyn Dever. University of Florence, Florence, Italy
May 2012 – July 2012
● Intensive seven weeks of Italian study and immersion enrolled in Beginners Italian, Italian Cultural History, and Italian Renaissance Art History.
● Awarded $8,000 study abroad summer stipend through Arnold Scholars Program. WORK EXPERIENCE
University Instructors Public Consulting Group — Manor, Texas English Language Arts Interventionist at Manor Middle School February 2020 – March 2020
● Pulled 3 small groups for 2 hours each to address skill deficiencies
● Provided small group instruction to supplement regular classroom instruction
● Supported students with reading and language arts test taking strategies Start Speaking Today E-Learning — Mexico City, Mexico (remote) Business English and TOEFL Writing Instructor
September 2018 – August 2019
● Taught English to adult learners from Spanish speaking countries online and in person.
● Taught strategies for approaching the TOEFL Writing section.
● Supported students to achieve a score of 21 points or higher on TOFEL writing section.
Colegio Hebreo Maguen David — Mexico City, Mexico
International Baccalaureate Reading and English Language Arts Instructor August 2017 – July 2019
● Taught English to 5 different groups in Bachillerato, ages 11-17.
● Prepared and implemented mini-lessons and inquiry-based learning experiences following MYP and DP standards.
● Matched 100% Phase 6 predictive scores with moderated scores
● Differentiated for varied learning styles, and levels through small group instruction in reading, writing and oral language.
● Designed a Google Classroom English Lab to teach the Fundamentals of Journalism Houston Independent School District — The Rusk School (Magnet) - Houston, Texas 7th & 8th grade English Language Arts Instructor
June 2015 – June 2017
● 93% passed Grade 7 STAAR Writing test; an 11 percent increase from the previous year.
● 92% passed Grade 8 STAAR Reading test; 5 percent increases from previous year.
● 30 hours of training to accommodate Gifted and Talented Students
● Writing Enrichment Instructor to support 4th grade with writing TEKS Houston Independent School District — Benavidez Elementary - Houston, Texas 5th grade Reading Instructor
December 2014 – May 2015
● Increased student STAAR scores by 10% within 4 months of instruction.
● Modified curriculum for English Language Learners and Special Education Students to maximize learning in a regular classroom setting.
YES Prep Public Schools — Southeast Campus - Houston, Texas 6th Grade Reading & English Language Arts Co-Instructor June 2013 – October 2014
● Received Texas Educator Generalist Grades 4-8 Standard Certification
● Met and exceeded student achievement growth goals for Grade 6 Reading STAAR with 83% passing, and 12% above state average scores.
LEADERSHIP AND CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Teach for America, 2013 Corps Member
May 2013 – May 2015
● TFA’s mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate
Wizard Camp Co-Director YES Prep Southeast New Student Camp Coordinator December 2014 – June 2014
● Managed a $5000 budget when planning for the new student orientation
● Designed content for high schoolers to facilitate to incoming 6th graders
● Trained over 50 high schoolers who would facilitate created content
● Led a group of 6th graders through Wizard Camp orientation Vanderbilt AmbassaDores, Tour Guide; ‘Dore for a Day Host August 2009 – May 2013
● Presented weekly 1.5 hour-long tours of campus to prospective students and their families
● Hosted perspective students for four hours to give insight on a day in the life of a Vanderbilt student
The Vanderbilt Hustler, Layout Designer; Assistant News Editor August 2009 – May 2013
● Designed newspaper layout using Adobe Indesign and Adobe Photoshop
● Created content for the news section of the newspaper PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS
● Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and part of a team
● Native English speaker, intermediate/advanced level Spanish speaker
● Experience working in an Apple-sponsored school, with DP and MYP curriculum REFERENCES
1. Cinthia Cuevas
Former colleague and current English Department Coordinator at Colegio Hebreo Maguen David in Mexico City, Mexico
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2. Isaac Vela Delgado
Former Colleague and English Teacher at Colegio Hebreo Maguen David in Mexico City, Mexico
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3. Erika DelaRosa
Former colleague and current English Department Chair at The Rusk School (Biotech Academy at Rusk) in Houston, Texas
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4. Corey Prados
Former colleague and current Dean of Instruction at The Rusk School (Biotech Academy at Rusk) in Houston, Texas
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