Experienced Multilingual Educator and Interpreter

Cynthia Geracoulis

Fredericksburg, VA +1-540-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Summary

Dedicated educator with experience teaching fourth grade, French, ESL, AP Human Geography, and self-contained secondary classrooms. Skilled in Spanish translation and interpretation, curriculum development, and supporting multilingual learners. Demonstrated leadership as a Yearbook and SGA Advisor and seven-year owner-operator of a successful pet-sitting business providing reliable customer service.

Work Authorization

Yes, I am authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Experience

Teacher, 4th Grade

Fredericksburg City Schools Fredericksburg, VA

July 2021 to Present

• Teaches 4th-grade students, delivering instruction across core subject areas and supporting academic development through data-driven classroom teaching.

Translator/Interpreter, ESL teacher

MARY'S SHELTER of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg, VA

June 2020 to June 2022

• Translated and interpreted for Spanish-speaking residents, using bilingual communication skills to support access to shelter services and daily needs.

• Provided English lessons for non-English- or limited-English-speaking residents, strengthening communication skills through language instruction.

Teacher, Yearbook and SGA Advisor

St Michael the Archangel HS Fredericksburg, VA

October 2013 to June 2020

• Taught French, ESL, and AP Human Geography courses, delivering instruction across language, English-learning, and advanced social studies curricula.

• Designed and implemented a four-year curriculum for French language and cultural studies, providing structured progression in language proficiency and cultural understanding.

• Advised yearbook and SGA programs, guiding student activities and publications through organization, leadership, and program support.

• Served from October 2013 through June 2020, supporting students across classroom instruction and extracurricular programming.

Owner/Operator

Bless Your Pets! Orange, VA

January 2007 to August 2014

• Owned and operated a successful pet-sitting business for 7 years, caring for family pets of all kinds while providing reliable, friendly customer service in Lake of the Woods.

Sub., Paraeducator, ASL Interpreter

Orange County Schools

February 2009 to June 2013

Teacher

Otto A. Fischer HS Orange County, CA, US

August 1989 to June 1996

• Managed a self-contained 7-12 classroom of violent offenders, maintaining a structured learning environment through classroom leadership and behavioral support.

• Delivered a diploma program that achieved successful graduation and integration rates, supporting students' academic completion and reintegration through individualized instruction.

Bilingual 4th grade para

San Juan Capistrano Elementary School San Juan Capistrano, CA

January 1989 to June 1989

• Translated for Spanish-speaking ESL students, using bilingual communication skills to improve access to classroom instruction and learning materials.

• Assisted teachers with lesson delivery for ESL students, supporting comprehension and participation through instructional collaboration and language assistance.

Education

Teacher Education (Certification)

Chapman University Orange, CA

1993

Linguistics (BA)

California State University Fullerton, CA

1989

Bachelor's degree

Licenses and Certifications

Professional Educator License

Teaching Certificate

July 2024 to July 2034

VA COLLEGIATE PROFESSIONAL Pre-K-8

Skills

Spanish speaker

Working with youth

Instructional Design Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Research

Interpretation English

American Signanage

Interpersonal communication

MS Office Suite Education Technology Platforms: RenWeb, Gradelink, BlackBoard Google Classroom Tools

Proofreading

Caseload management

Microsoft Word

French

Behavior Management

Spanish

Public Speaking

Writing Skills

Translation

Linguist Experience

Student Leadership Advising

Hospitality Experience

Working with families

Special Education

Teaching

Databases

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