Spanish Language Health Coach

Martha Sofia Estevez

*** ******* **, **********, ** 22314

mobile 571-***-****

email: ***********@*****.***

Qualifications Spanish Language and Culture Instructor

A results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in both public and private sectors, I excel at designing and delivering dynamic Spanish language and culture curricula. I've successfully taught diverse learners, from government officers to corporate executives, consistently helping them achieve high proficiency levels (ILR 3/3). My expertise also extends to early education, having taught Spanish from PreK to 5th Grade in an International Baccalaureate School.

Beyond instruction, I am a published author and poet, with significant experience as an editor and ghostwriter. My strong linguistic and communication skills underpin my ability to connect with students and craft engaging materials. I am eager to apply my expertise in language pedagogy, cross-cultural training, and curriculum development to a challenging and impactful role.

11/2024 to 03/2025

Piedmont Global Language System/Contractor for Foreign Service Institute

●Taught language and culture to Foreign Service Officers.

● Experience teaching from beginners to advanced students.

● Prepared students to perform according to ILR assessment 3/3.

08/2019 to 11/2025

Jefferson Houston PreK-8 IB School

●Managed an average of 20-22 Spanish language classes annually for PreK-5th grade, fostering engaging and effective learning environments.

●Developed comprehensive Spanish language curriculum for PreK-5th grades, seamlessly integrating International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Early Years principles.

●Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student proficiency and cultural understanding.

7/2017 to 7/2019

●Spanish Tutor: Delivered Spanish lessons to diverse learners, including children, adults, and government officers.

●Interpreter & Translator: Facilitated communication across Spanish and English in school settings. Translated academic works and official documents.

●Ghostwriter: Co-authored "Mi Camino al Éxito," the autobiography of self-made millionaire Carlos Castro.

09/2012 to 6/2016

Critical Language Center/ Private tutor and Contractor for Foreign Service Institute

Language, Culture Instructor and Curriculum Developer.

●Experienced in teaching all levels, from beginner to advanced.

●Designed and implemented language programs.

●Prepared students to achieve ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) assessment levels of 3/3+.

01/2008 to 11/2011

●Worked as a Freelancer: Spanish tutor, interpreter and translator for different clients.

03/2007 to 07/2007

Department of Transportation, Washington, DC

●Language instructor to Ms. Mary Peters, Secretary of Transportation.

●Developed and implemented a language program suitable for her position.

05/00 to 06/2005

Private Contractor at the Foreign Service Institute, Department of State, Washington, DC

Language, Culture Instructor and Curriculum Developer.

●Taught students at all proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced.

●Designed and developed comprehensive consular seminars and language immersion programs abroad.

●Organized and managed successful language fairs.

●Prepared students to achieve high proficiency levels, specifically ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) assessment 3/3+.

●Performed as a Naive Tester, while taking classes for Tester Certification

Volunteer

Casa de la Cultura El Salvador, Washington, DC 2017 to 2023

●Promoted cultural events for Salvadorans and other LatinAmerican artists in the Washington, DC, area.

●Created poetry workshops for public schools in Washington, DC.

●Curated arts exhibits in different venues in the Metropolitan area.

●Interviewed Hispanic writers and poets around the world.

Poetry Marathon of Teatro de La Luna, Washington, DC, 2015 to present

●Promoted and organized an annual encounter with poets from the USA, Latin America, Spain, Portugal and other countries.

Hispanic Book Festival, Fairfax, Virginia, 2019 to 2021

●Helped to coordinate a book festival with Spanish speaking writers and poets in the USA and Hispanic American countries,

Jefferson Houston Elementary School/Cora Kelly Elementary School, Alexandria, Virginia

●Assisted Spanish speaking students and parents with homework, projects and other school related activities.

●Also, acted as interpreter in different academic settings.

Education

Graduate

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

M.A. Foreign Languages, Concentration: SpanishDecember l999

Undergraduate

George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

B.A. International Studies

Minor in French; Minor in Global Systems, May l998

Associated Degree

Fine Arts

Northern Virginia Community College, May 1995

Proficiency

Spanish and English, fluent (speak, read, write and translate)

French, intermediate (speak, read)

Others

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200 RYT Yoga Instructor

532 Yoga 200/500 RYT Studio

Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, 2015

Holistic Health Coach

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

New York City, NY, 2012

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