Karyna S.

Samaniego
karyna.samaniego@gmail.com
Present Address:
3302 North 7th Street #212
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(480) 819-2151

Permanent Address:
4739 North Camino Antonio
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-2725

Objective: Dedicated, bilingual library-media specialist who works well on a team, is adaptable, well organized,
and customer service oriented is looking to fill an assistant librarian position with a potential for long-term
advancement.

Education
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, Plymouth, NH, in progress
Plymouth State University; 30/33 credits completed; GPA 4.0/4.0; expected completion March 1, 2016
Post-Degree Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Secondary Education, Tucson, AZ, May 2011
Pima Community College; 33 credit post-graduate program; program GPA 4.0 / 4.0
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Spanish Language and Literature, and Political
Science, Tucson, AZ, December 2010
University of Arizona; overall GPA 3.845 / 4.0; graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors

Honors & Awards

Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, May 2010 - Present
Recognizing outstanding academic achievement in Spanish Language and Literature studies
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, March 2009 - Present
Recognizing outstanding academic excellence in all disciplines
Golden Key International Honor Society, November 2008 - Present
Recognizing outstanding scholastic achievement
Deans List with Academic Distinction at the University of Arizona, 2008 2009

Certifications
Supplemental Alternative Basic Library Education Certificate (SABLE), awarded January 2016
Youth Services Endorsement
Alternative Basic Library Education Certificate (ABLE), awarded January 2016
Collection Development, Technical Services, and Public Services Endorsement
Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), awarded
September 2011
University of Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Arizona Department of Education Licensure in Secondary Education, grades 6 - 12, issued May 2011
Library-Media Specialist, PreK-12 Endorsement
Endorsement in English
Structured English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement, K-12

Teaching Experience
English Teacher, Al Hosson, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, September 2013 June 2015
Independently develop and plan an inquiry-based, student-centered English curriculum for the 10th grade
Teach, manage, mark, and differentiate instruction for 90 students with very different levels of English proficiency

 Effectively communicate across cultural and language barriers with student, staff, and parents

Bilingual Teacher, CEIP Jpiter, Seville, Spain, October 2012 - Present

Created and implemented English, science, and art lesson plans for children ages 6-12 in the bilingual program
Taught and managed 207 students with varied levels of English proficiency
Demonstrated classroom management skills, effective teaching techniques, and the ability to communicate and
collaborate with teachers and students to promote a successful student-centered learning environment
Bilingual Teacher, IES Fernando de Rojas, Salamanca, Spain, September 2011 - June 2012
Fostered understanding and appreciation between different cultures
Independently created and taught beginner, intermediate, and advanced English lesson plans that included
multicultural, modified, and differentiated instruction
Designed student-centered and interactive lessons for 336 students
Worked collaboratively to teach and design lesson plans for students ages 12-18 in the bilingual program
Implemented and created lessons for history, geography, math, and English classes
Student Teacher, Sabino High School, Grades 11 - 12, Tucson, AZ, March 2011 - June 2011
Created daily lesson plans for English Language Arts using reality-based discussions, and hands
on activities for a total of 140 students
Facilitated several daily classes including AP, honors, and traditional levels
Maintained classroom management using bell work, daily prompts, solid agenda, and one-on-one check-ins
Participated in Professional Development staff meetings
Met with parents regularly about student behavior and progress
Assessed student learning formally and informally using a variety of assessments and grading rubrics
Implemented student activities and projects using collaborative and individual learning approaches
Worked one-on-one before and after school with students who needed extra assistance

Non-Teaching Work Experience

Front Desk Receptionist, Turner Structural Engineering Co., March 2007 - August 2011
Assisted clients as they entered the office and via phone
Performed filing and data management
Prepared, drafted, and edited documents
Received and delivered materials
Purchased office materials
Created and reviewed employee timesheets

Community Service

Volunteer/Intern, Youth On Their Own (YOTO), Summer 2010 - Fall 2010

Helped transition the agency from one fiscal year to the next
Assisted in the formation of an alumni committee for Youth On Their Own
Developed Youth On Their Own School Site 2010 - 2011 liaison contact information
Formulated Youth On Their Own 2009 - 2010 Student Demographics
Attended and participated in a grant writing seminar
Helped coordinate the activities at a third party fundraiser (NALS Golf Tournament)
Organized another third party fundraiser (Raising the Roof for YOTO/Arizona Roofing Industry Foundation)
Revised and updated the YOTO Student Holiday Party literature, forms, letters, press releases, etc.
Participated on the Youth On Their Own Leadership Council
Updated Youth On Their Own referral agency listing
Retrieved information from the University of Arizona and PCC for potential student internship opportunities

Skills & Clearances

Fluent in Spanish, Lower-Intermediate Brazilian Portuguese
Proficient with Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Word, Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SMART Board, Promethean
Board, Moodle, Blackboard, TaskStream, Weebly, Desire2Learn (D2L), iPhoto, website design, and Internet research
Arizona Department of Public Service Fingerprint Clearance

References:

Available upon request