Language Teacher

Spanish Language Teacher — Denver International School

Denver, CO | August 2023 – Present

• Instructed 5 classes of 25+ students in AP Spanish Language and Culture, achieving a 92% pass rate on AP exams, which exceeded the district average by 15%.
• Designed and launched a digital-first immersion curriculum utilizing Canvas and Pear Deck, which increased student homework completion rates from 76% to 94%.
• Led a cross-functional department task force of 6 educators to align the school's world language benchmarks with ACTFL standards, reducing curriculum gaps by 30%.
• Spearheaded an after-school language conversation club for 40+ active members, raising $4,500 in community sponsorships to fund cultural field trips and resources.

Language Instructor (Spanish & French) — Summit Academy

Boulder, CO | August 2020 – July 2023

• Delivered Spanish and French instruction to 120+ middle school students annually, improving average standardized speaking test scores by 18% over a 2-year period.
• Introduced gamified learning modules using Quizlet and Kahoot, resulting in a 25% increase in weekly vocabulary retention as measured by formative assessments.
• Organized 3 school-wide multicultural festivals attracting 350+ attendees each, enhancing community involvement and boosting student enrollment in language electives by 12%.
• Collaborated with special education coordinators to adapt curriculum materials for 15 students with IEPs, raising their course average grades by 14% within one semester.

Spanish (Native), French (Professional), Curriculum development, ACTFL proficiency standards, Lesson planning, Immersive teaching methods, Classroom management, Canvas LMS, Pear Deck, Quizlet, Kahoot, Differentiated instruction, Student performance tracking, Cross-cultural communication

Immersive Virtual Exchange Program

Role: Project Lead & Coordinator

Tools: Zoom, Google Classroom, Flipgrid

Coordinated a 10-week virtual exchange between 80 local students and a partner school in Madrid, boosting oral proficiency scores by 35% on average.

School-Wide Dual Language Reading Drive

Role: Co-Organizer & Curriculum Developer

Tools: Epic!, Google Drive, ClassDojo

Curated 150+ bilingual reading resources and tracked progress for 200+ elementary students, increasing average reading comprehension metrics by 22%.

• Colorado Educator License - World Languages: Spanish (K-12) (2020)
• ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Certificate - Spanish Superior Rating (2023)

• Languages: Spanish (Native), French (Fluent), English (Bilingual)
• Volunteer Work: English as a Second Language (ESL) adult tutor at Denver Public Library (2021-present)
• Availability: 4 weeks notice