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JamesMadisonUniversityExpectedMay2018
B.A. in Spanish Language, Minor in TESOL K-12 Education (Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages)

Education Grade Point Average: 3.865

Achievements: Deans List (Fall 2014), Deans List (Spring 2015), Deans List (Fall 2015),
President's List (Spring 2016), President's List (Fall 2017)
Honors: Member of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society (2016-)
Member of Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society (2017-)

SpanishLanguage
7 years studying the Spanish Language, including 3 months in a Spanish-speaking
Relevant country (intermediate-high speaking, reading, & writing)
Skills Experience translating documents and interpreting with parents and students.
Software
Thorough experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

TeachinginaDiverseSociety
Examines how professional values, attitudes, and behaviors affect teaching and
learning. Focuses on understanding characteristics of students in grades 6-12,
such as heritage, language, and learning abilities.
Relevant InstructionalTechnology
Explores content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and technological
Coursework knowledge; prepares teachers to create successful learning opportunities with
educational technology.
InstructionalStrategiesforTeachingEnglishasaSecondLanguage
An intensive SIOP course that provides extensive experience with lesson planning
appropriate for English-language learners.

JamesMadisonUniversityInternshipinSalamanca
Tutor/Teaching Practicum Salamanca, Spain 2015
Worked with groups of students to complete English-as-a-foreign-language work
in a local school
Experienced teaching a strict English curriculum while making the content fun for
students
Experience JamesMadisonUniversityEducationalPracticums
Teaching Practicums Harrisonburg, VA 2017
Practicum in TESOL Strategies and Practicum in Early Literacy
Placements working in local elementary/middle schools for 10 hours a week
Creating and executing activities, assessments, and lesson plans in the classroom


ExploreMore!DiscoveryMuseumIntern
Volunteer Harrisonburg, VA Summer 2017
Under experienced leadership, created museum programs designed to engage
children and families.
Practical experience teaching and an understanding of the best practices required
to run a successful childrens museum.
Developed a better understanding of classroom management strategies.