Señora's Current Resume
Education
University of Nebraska- Omaha University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master’s of Science - Education / k-12 Bachelor of Science in Education
Additional Certification: ESL- English as a Second Language (Spanish Endorsement) / 4.0 GPA
GPA: 4.0 Graduated with honors Outstanding Senior of the Year Recipient
Experiences Abroad
Professional Development Trips
Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México,
2012-2015
Professional Development Trip
San Juan, Puerto Rico 2011
City of Refuge Orphanage Volunteer
Cristiana, Jamaica, Summer 2010
Malaika Foundation Traveling Teacher Grant, English studies
Monopoli, Italy, Summer 2009
Know Your Neighbor Study Tour, Co-leader/ High school study abroad program,
Logroño, Spain, 2008
Inter-American School, High school & elementary teaching positions,
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, 2005-2007
University Lutheran Chapel, Volunteer construction project,
Tijuana, México, 2004
Tecnológico de Monterrey- UNL Exchange Program,
Querétaro, México, Summer 2002
Certifications
Nebraska Standard Teaching Certificate
- English Second Language grades k-12
- Spanish grades 7-12
Capital Region Advanced Placement Summer Institute
-AP Spanish training, Summer 2010 (30 hours)
-AP Spanish training, Summer 2018 (30 hours)
Apple Foundations Training AFT- Certificate
- Bellevue Public Schools, Spring 2014 training, 6 day training course
Related Experience in Education
Department Chair, Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, NE, 2011-2016
- Facilitating implementation of new curriculum with the Holt Avancemos textbook series, planning collaboration meetings, assisting in resolving issues relationally and professionally within department, collaborating on and carries out school-wide decisions with other chairs, organizing scheduling and budget parameters, and responding to any departmental requests.
- Disseminating ELL-related district information to staff at East, attending district-wide ELL meetings, and assisting East staff in accessing language interpreters for conferences.
Spanish teacher / ELL facilitator, Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, Nebraska. Aug. 2010-present
- Full time teaching position in the World Language Department, serving a diverse population of students in their Spanish studies. In 2011 created a program and implemented solely a pilot program for Heritage Speakers of Spanish. In 2014 I wrote a dual enrollment Spanish V curriculum.
- Courses taught: Spanish I, II, III, Heritage Spanish Speakers and V Dual Enrollment.
- Developed a bilingual learning cooperative with Wake Robin Elementary school & B. East Spanish V
ESL instructor/Interpreter/Translator, Thrasher Basement Systems, Omaha, NE, 2010-present
- Translated English to Spanish for holiday company staff events
- Translation services for subtitles for a video series for installation teams with Thrasher that was nationally distributed for training purposes. 60+ pages of engineering documents English-Spanish
- Taught ESL courses to staff members in need of immersion in the English language
- Developed and implemented curriculum of aforementioned ESL curriculum for workers
Cooperating Teacher, Lead instructor, 2009-2014 academic years, Lincoln Public & Bellevue Public Schools
- Hosted practicum and student teachers. Letters of recommendation available from all university students who were placed into my professional care and direction.
(Abigail Ceremuga 2019-2020, Caitlin Wolfe 2009, Emily Hesse 2010, Robin Greiner 2011, Elizabeth Sueper 2012, Antonio Gonzalez 2013-14)
Instructor (2008, 2009), Student Assistant (2005 & 2006), University of Nebraska at Lincoln,
Spanish Immersion for Nebraska Teachers Program, Summer, 2005-2009.
- Served as a student assistant at a program implemented to assist Nebraska Spanish teachers in increasing their knowledge of Spanish content area in language/grammar, best assessment practices, and culture.
Spanish teacher, Lincoln Northeast High School, Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 2007- 2010
- Full time teaching position in the World Language Department, serving a diverse population of students in their Spanish studies. I am developing an engaging curriculum rich in engaging activities and technology in conjunction with the Holt VenConmigo textbook series.
Second grade teacher, Inter-American School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Aug. 2006-Jun. 2007
- Taught full time in the elementary education department. Submitted weekly lesson plans, organized elementary chapel services, conducted community service events, and structured in-class activities according to U.S. standard based guidelines.
High School English teacher, Inter-American School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Aug. 2005-Jun. 2006
- Taught full time high school core classes. These classes consisted of the following: British, American, and World Literature, Grammar & Composition, Community Service, and Physical Education.
Spanish Tutor, Southeast Community College and University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. 2001-2004
- Assisted students with Spanish homework and gave explanations of difficult topics.
Honors
- Class Nobel Educator of Distriction, National Honor Society, Fall 2017
- Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Lincoln Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School, 2015
- Gigi Brignoni ELL/Bilingual Scholarship Recipient, UNO, 2014-15
- Rotary Club Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient / Nominee by Staff & Student Vote, Spring 2014
- Bellevue Public Schools Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Spring 2014
- Teacher of the Month, Bellevue East, Oct. 2012, Feb. 2014 / Six-time runner up 2013-15
- Dora Reagan Scholarship Recipient, ADK Education Sorority, 2012
- Outstanding Young Nebraskan Educator of the Year, NILA Conference, 2008
- Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2008
-Outstanding Graduating Senior, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2005
-Charles & Emma Novotny Scholarship, 2004-05
- J. Roerden Marshall Memorial Scholarship, 2004-05
- Selected for Gilman Scholarship, Fall 2003
- Hazel V. Emley Scholarship Recipient, Spring, 2003
- UNL Study Abroad Photo Contest Winner, 2002-03
Professional Presentations
- Staff In-Service Presentations: November 19th, 2017 (Flexible Seating), February 19th, 2018 (Active Vocabulary Techniques), Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, NE
- NILA Nebraska International Language Association Lead Presenter with Angie Wagoner. AP Collaborative Learning: Sharing Is Caring. Fall 2017 (Voted as nominees for “Best in Conference”)
- NILA Nebraska International Language Association Lead Presenter with Mel Hernández. Creating Student-Led Learning. Fall 2016 (Voted as nominees for “Best in Conference”)
- “How to Weebly” Teacher Web-site Development, Department Chair In-service for World Languages, Bellevue Public Schools, 2013
- NILA planning committee for Spanish immersion program. 2012. Collaborated with Spanish teachers in Nebraska to create an immersion program for teachers of Spanish who will attend NILA fall of 2012.
- NILA 2009. Presentation prepared regarding teaching techniques for the foreign language classroom for Vickie Scow of NE Department of Education.
Professional Organizations
- Alpha Delta Kappa International Teachers Sorority 2011-present
-Nebraska International Language Association 2008-present
-Member-Nebraska Educator’s Association 2008-present
-Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society 2003-2005
Volunteer Activity
Food Pantry distribution volunteer, New City Church, 2014-present
Volunteer translator, New City Church, 2014-15
Saturday School Volunteer, Martin Luther King Elementary School, 2015
Compass Ministries Guest Speaker on Culture & Language, 2013-14
Translator, Open Door Mission, Omaha, NE, 2010-2012
Education Explorers Group, Co-sponsor, LNE High School, 2009-2010
Tutor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2003 / Conversation Partner, UNL, summer session 2008
Volunteer, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Hurricane Relief, Guatemala, C.A. March 2005
Co-director of International Ministry, University Lutheran Chapel, Lincoln, NE, 2005
Volunteer for short-term missions, University Lutheran Chapel-Tijuana, Mexico, 2003
Volunteer Counselor, Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lincoln, 2001-2002
University of Nebraska- Omaha University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Master’s of Science - Education / k-12 Bachelor of Science in Education
Additional Certification: ESL- English as a Second Language (Spanish Endorsement) / 4.0 GPA
GPA: 4.0 Graduated with honors Outstanding Senior of the Year Recipient
Experiences Abroad
Professional Development Trips
Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México,
2012-2015
Professional Development Trip
San Juan, Puerto Rico 2011
City of Refuge Orphanage Volunteer
Cristiana, Jamaica, Summer 2010
Malaika Foundation Traveling Teacher Grant, English studies
Monopoli, Italy, Summer 2009
Know Your Neighbor Study Tour, Co-leader/ High school study abroad program,
Logroño, Spain, 2008
Inter-American School, High school & elementary teaching positions,
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, 2005-2007
University Lutheran Chapel, Volunteer construction project,
Tijuana, México, 2004
Tecnológico de Monterrey- UNL Exchange Program,
Querétaro, México, Summer 2002
Certifications
Nebraska Standard Teaching Certificate
- English Second Language grades k-12
- Spanish grades 7-12
Capital Region Advanced Placement Summer Institute
-AP Spanish training, Summer 2010 (30 hours)
-AP Spanish training, Summer 2018 (30 hours)
Apple Foundations Training AFT- Certificate
- Bellevue Public Schools, Spring 2014 training, 6 day training course
Related Experience in Education
Department Chair, Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, NE, 2011-2016
- Facilitating implementation of new curriculum with the Holt Avancemos textbook series, planning collaboration meetings, assisting in resolving issues relationally and professionally within department, collaborating on and carries out school-wide decisions with other chairs, organizing scheduling and budget parameters, and responding to any departmental requests.
- Disseminating ELL-related district information to staff at East, attending district-wide ELL meetings, and assisting East staff in accessing language interpreters for conferences.
Spanish teacher / ELL facilitator, Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, Nebraska. Aug. 2010-present
- Full time teaching position in the World Language Department, serving a diverse population of students in their Spanish studies. In 2011 created a program and implemented solely a pilot program for Heritage Speakers of Spanish. In 2014 I wrote a dual enrollment Spanish V curriculum.
- Courses taught: Spanish I, II, III, Heritage Spanish Speakers and V Dual Enrollment.
- Developed a bilingual learning cooperative with Wake Robin Elementary school & B. East Spanish V
ESL instructor/Interpreter/Translator, Thrasher Basement Systems, Omaha, NE, 2010-present
- Translated English to Spanish for holiday company staff events
- Translation services for subtitles for a video series for installation teams with Thrasher that was nationally distributed for training purposes. 60+ pages of engineering documents English-Spanish
- Taught ESL courses to staff members in need of immersion in the English language
- Developed and implemented curriculum of aforementioned ESL curriculum for workers
Cooperating Teacher, Lead instructor, 2009-2014 academic years, Lincoln Public & Bellevue Public Schools
- Hosted practicum and student teachers. Letters of recommendation available from all university students who were placed into my professional care and direction.
(Abigail Ceremuga 2019-2020, Caitlin Wolfe 2009, Emily Hesse 2010, Robin Greiner 2011, Elizabeth Sueper 2012, Antonio Gonzalez 2013-14)
Instructor (2008, 2009), Student Assistant (2005 & 2006), University of Nebraska at Lincoln,
Spanish Immersion for Nebraska Teachers Program, Summer, 2005-2009.
- Served as a student assistant at a program implemented to assist Nebraska Spanish teachers in increasing their knowledge of Spanish content area in language/grammar, best assessment practices, and culture.
Spanish teacher, Lincoln Northeast High School, Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 2007- 2010
- Full time teaching position in the World Language Department, serving a diverse population of students in their Spanish studies. I am developing an engaging curriculum rich in engaging activities and technology in conjunction with the Holt VenConmigo textbook series.
Second grade teacher, Inter-American School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Aug. 2006-Jun. 2007
- Taught full time in the elementary education department. Submitted weekly lesson plans, organized elementary chapel services, conducted community service events, and structured in-class activities according to U.S. standard based guidelines.
High School English teacher, Inter-American School, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Aug. 2005-Jun. 2006
- Taught full time high school core classes. These classes consisted of the following: British, American, and World Literature, Grammar & Composition, Community Service, and Physical Education.
Spanish Tutor, Southeast Community College and University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. 2001-2004
- Assisted students with Spanish homework and gave explanations of difficult topics.
Honors
- Class Nobel Educator of Distriction, National Honor Society, Fall 2017
- Distinguished Young Alumni Award, Lincoln Lutheran Jr./Sr. High School, 2015
- Gigi Brignoni ELL/Bilingual Scholarship Recipient, UNO, 2014-15
- Rotary Club Outstanding Teacher Award Recipient / Nominee by Staff & Student Vote, Spring 2014
- Bellevue Public Schools Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Spring 2014
- Teacher of the Month, Bellevue East, Oct. 2012, Feb. 2014 / Six-time runner up 2013-15
- Dora Reagan Scholarship Recipient, ADK Education Sorority, 2012
- Outstanding Young Nebraskan Educator of the Year, NILA Conference, 2008
- Florence Turner Karlin Scholarship, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2008
-Outstanding Graduating Senior, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 2005
-Charles & Emma Novotny Scholarship, 2004-05
- J. Roerden Marshall Memorial Scholarship, 2004-05
- Selected for Gilman Scholarship, Fall 2003
- Hazel V. Emley Scholarship Recipient, Spring, 2003
- UNL Study Abroad Photo Contest Winner, 2002-03
Professional Presentations
- Staff In-Service Presentations: November 19th, 2017 (Flexible Seating), February 19th, 2018 (Active Vocabulary Techniques), Bellevue East High School, Bellevue, NE
- NILA Nebraska International Language Association Lead Presenter with Angie Wagoner. AP Collaborative Learning: Sharing Is Caring. Fall 2017 (Voted as nominees for “Best in Conference”)
- NILA Nebraska International Language Association Lead Presenter with Mel Hernández. Creating Student-Led Learning. Fall 2016 (Voted as nominees for “Best in Conference”)
- “How to Weebly” Teacher Web-site Development, Department Chair In-service for World Languages, Bellevue Public Schools, 2013
- NILA planning committee for Spanish immersion program. 2012. Collaborated with Spanish teachers in Nebraska to create an immersion program for teachers of Spanish who will attend NILA fall of 2012.
- NILA 2009. Presentation prepared regarding teaching techniques for the foreign language classroom for Vickie Scow of NE Department of Education.
Professional Organizations
- Alpha Delta Kappa International Teachers Sorority 2011-present
-Nebraska International Language Association 2008-present
-Member-Nebraska Educator’s Association 2008-present
-Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society 2003-2005
Volunteer Activity
Food Pantry distribution volunteer, New City Church, 2014-present
Volunteer translator, New City Church, 2014-15
Saturday School Volunteer, Martin Luther King Elementary School, 2015
Compass Ministries Guest Speaker on Culture & Language, 2013-14
Translator, Open Door Mission, Omaha, NE, 2010-2012
Education Explorers Group, Co-sponsor, LNE High School, 2009-2010
Tutor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2003 / Conversation Partner, UNL, summer session 2008
Volunteer, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Hurricane Relief, Guatemala, C.A. March 2005
Co-director of International Ministry, University Lutheran Chapel, Lincoln, NE, 2005
Volunteer for short-term missions, University Lutheran Chapel-Tijuana, Mexico, 2003
Volunteer Counselor, Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center of Lincoln, 2001-2002