Fully Bilingual (English & Spansih) Interpreter/ SpanishTeacher

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Nashville, TN 3721

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Doris Radebaugh

Objective

To provide effective instruction of linguistically and culturally diverse students to reflect cultural awareness and be relevant to the student's experiences multicultural awareness and foster an acceptance and respect

of different cultures and linguistic traits, to facilitate students in acquiring

a second language and learning the modes of a new culture, while

maintaining an appreciation of their own cultural heritage.

Experience

2004-Present Margaret Allen Middle School Nashville, TN

Certified Spanish Language Teacher - Grades 5th – 12th

Create and execute lesson plans that are compliant with the Tennessee

Department of Education Standards for middle school and that cater to

Native and non-native Spanish language speakers

Act as liaison between parents who lack English-language

Communication skills and the school administration

In charge of Multicultural Day activities

2001-2003 Metro Action Commission – Berry Head Start Nashville, TN Bilingual Center Manager

Oversaw all daily operations of Pre-K program

Supervised 40 employees

Established effective public relations with community, outside organizations, parents, and staff

Served as interpreter and translator

Produced bi-weekly payroll

2000-2001 Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN Bilingual Vocational Specialist

Provided Job Development and Readiness skills to a variety of constituencies

Taught Employment-seeking and Retention classes

Worked as Spanish-language interpreter

1999-2000 Hendersonville High School Hendersonville, TN

Spanish Language Teacher – Grades 9th -12th

Create and execute lesson plans that are compliant with the Tennessee

Department of Education Standards for high school and that cater to

Native and non-native Spanish language speakers

Experience (cont’d)

1998-1998 Murfreesboro Tennessee University Murfreesboro, TN

Spanish Language Instructor – First-year Students (Undergraduate)

Created and executed lesson plans meeting college-level requirements for

first-year undergraduate students

1998-2000 Liberty Elementary School (after school program) Franklin, TN

Spanish Language Teacher – Grades K- 4th

Create and execute lesson plans that are compliant with the Tennessee

Foreign Language Institute Standards for elementary school

1998-1999 Edmonson Elementary School (after school program) Brentwood, TN

Spanish Language Teacher – Grades K- 4th

Create and execute lesson plans that are compliant with the Tennessee

Foreign Language Institute Standards for elementary school

1997-2004 The Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Nashville, TN

Spanish Language Instructor – Professional Adults- Children

Created and executed lesson plans for Spanish-language learners levels1-4

Taught “Spanish for Professionals” at various private institutions (Fortune 500 companies as well as mid-sized companies)

1997-2000 Woodard Income Tax Nashville, TN

Bilingual Customer Service Representative – Billing Department

Served as Interpreter, Salesperson, Translator, and Collector

1997-1999 Crieve Hall Public Elementary School Nashville, TN

Spanish Language Teacher – Grades K- 4th

Create and execute lesson plans that are compliant with the Tennessee

Department of Education Standards for elementary school (Spanish

Immersion Program)

Education

2004-2007 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN

Masters of Education – Curriculum & Instruction

1983-1988 Universidad Industrial de Santander Colombia, SA

• Bachelor Degree – Foreign Language Education

Degree evaluated by the World Education Services, Inc. in a

Course-By-Course analysis. Awarded United States acceptance

of all Colombian academic credits.

Additional Skills and Education

Tennessee State Teacher Certification

Public Notary

Computer Training Center Inc – Jan/01

Math & Science Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville,TN-Spring 06-07

Teacher of the Year 2008-2009

National Congress for French Teachers – Cartagena, Colombia S.A. 1992

Third Congress of Active Leadership –Cali- Colombia –S.A. 1987

2006 – 2008. Mentor new Spanish teacher and education students on classroom management in Metro Nashville Public Schools.

2005-2006. Professional development teacher. Teach Spanish language and educational culture to teachers, administrators, and staff at Margaret Allen Middle School.

Interests

• Cycling and fitness

References

Ganet Johnson

Madison Middle School

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