Jennifer Mota

Hardworking, Passionate, and Motivated Individual

Ready to Make an Impact in Education
Education
Master of Education in Teaching and Teacher Education
The University of Arizona, Chandler, AZ

(Expected May 2016)

Post Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program

Rio Salado College, Tempe, Arizona
Completed 20 credits

Fall 2014 - Spring 2015

Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Spanish minor

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ

May 2010

Study Abroad Semester, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Universidad de Belgrano

Fall 2009

Certification
Arizona Secondary Certification - Spanish

Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Higley High School, Honors Spanish 3
Fall 2015/ Spring 2016
University of Arizonas Master of Education program
Collaborate with mentor teacher to create and implement daily lessons, unit plans, and
assessments.
Assist with grading, parent communication, and after-school tutoring.
Use engaging and meaningful strategies to motivate and teach students Spanish.
Student Teacher, Basha High School, Spanish 1 & 2
Fall 2014 / Spring 2015
Rio Salados Post Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program
Completed over 30 hours of observations within a Spanish level 1 and 2 classroom.
Tutored in the after school Spanish tutoring lab for a total of 12 hours.
English Language Assistant, Celso Diaz High School, Arnedo, Spain
Fall 2012 / Spring 2013
Spanish Ministry of Education
Assisted English teachers with speaking activities, lesson planning, and cultural activities.
Tutored the faculty at the schools in the English language.
English Language Tutor- Academia Think, Logroo, Spain
Oct. 2012-Dec. 2012
Constructed English language lesson plans and activities for students between the ages of
kindergarten to adult.
Tutored students and engaged them in English speaking activities.

Tutor, S.A.L.T. Center- The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona

Jan. 2009 to May 2010
Tutored college students with learning disabilities in the subjects of Spanish, geology, and
communication.

Professional Experience
Practice Representative San Tan Chiropractic, Chandler, AZ
(Oct. 2010- Sept.2012/Oct. 2013-current)
Create innovative marketing plans to attract new patients to the practice.
Educate public at health fairs and community outreach events about chiropractic care.
Manage website, monthly newsletters, and social media.
Bilingual Family Assessment Worker, Southwest Human Development, Phoenix, AZ
(Dec. 2013-Jul. 2014)
Screened and assessed pregnant women and families with newborns to determine if they
qualified for the Healthy Families program.
Created in-depth written reports on information gathered during assessments.

Volunteer Experience
Tutor, Wilson Elementary School, Phoenix, AZ
Dec. 2014
Community service project through the Student Education Association at Rio Salado College.
Tutored students from 4th-8th grade in mathematics, science, and language-arts in their
afterschool tutoring lab for a total of 6 hours.
Aid Worker, Pisco Sin Fronteras, Pisco, Peru
Nov. 2009
Spanish translated for various reconstruction projects in a town destroyed by an earthquake
for four weeks.
Assisted in art projects at the pre-school and after-school child care center for at-risk youth.
Spanish Translator, Amor Ministries, Puerto Peasco, Mexico
2007/2010
Translated for two weekend mission trips in Mexico building homes for impoverished
families.
Camp Counselor, First Christian Churches of Arizona, Prescott, AZ
Summer 2007
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Led a group of 4th-6 graders for one week in bible studies, team building, and recreational
activities.

Professional Development
Member of Student Education Association-Rio Salado College
Oct. 2014 - May 2015
Participated in monthly meetings designed to enhance skills, and provide resources, support,
and networking opportunities for future teachers.
Participated in a community service project in a Title I school.

Skills

Excellent public speaking skills, flexible and adaptable, excellent writing skills, cultural
awareness, great organizational skills

Special
Interests

Eager to participate in extra-curricular activities, such as clubs and sports teams.