Virtual Consultant and Assistant

Virtual Consultant and Assistant

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Member Since: October 13, 2011

Employment History:

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Auralog (TELLMEMORE) July 2011 – (currently)
ESL Curriculum Developer
Provide ESL virtual online tutoring
Use whiteboard technology to teach English to participants
Guest Lecturer, TESOL Consultant/Trainer 02/2011-02/2011
Provide Bilingual and TESOL consulting and Training for Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama on a periodic basis
Montgomery Public Schools, Montgomery, Alabama 10/2005-7/2011
Functioned as the Title III, ESL/Foreign Language Specialist for the Montgomery Public School System
Designed, developed, organized, and implemented an ESL program for the Montgomery Public School District
Spearheaded the Curriculum Development, Organization, Training, and Implementation of the ESL and Languages Other Than English—Foreign Languages programs for the Montgomery Public School District
Coordinated, developed, and oversaw the ESL Summer Enrichment Program
Coordinated, developed, and oversaw the Summer School Program for ELLs on the Secondary Level
Assisted in the coordination and development of the Summer School Program on the Secondary Level for regular education students
ESOL on-line Instructional Trainer
Developed on-line ESOL Courses and Instruction
Worked with teachers, education evaluators, speech pathologists, and other special area teachers in implementing appropriate instructional practices
Complied and assisted schools with state and federal (Title III) compliance of rules, regulations, and policies
Composed, compiled, and disseminated routine legal documentation (including school law, policy, procedural information), flyers, manuals, technical writing documentation/information (including Title III information) for principals and parents on a routine basis in both Spanish and English
Managed the Title III federal budget and program
Conducted periodic home visits with counselors, resource officers, and social workers to help monitor student attendance and other legal issues
Assisted assistant principals and special area teachers with written and oral notification to Latino/Hispanic parents for IEP, I-ELP, & BBSST committee meetings
Developed desktop publishing documents and materials (such as booklets, pamphlets, brochures, and other types of technical writing materials in Spanish and English)
Developed and coordinated Staff development courses for ESL and Foreign Language Teachers
Provided on-going ESL training in reading and writing for mainstream teachers
Provided SIOP Training for the District
Provided advice for the development of Spanish for Educators staff development courses
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ 01/2009-(current)
Associate Professor of ESL (part-time online instructor)
Virtual, Face-to-Face, and Online Instructor/Trainer ¡Hablemos Ahora!, (My Bilingual Consulting Business)-- Montgomery, AL 10/2005-currently
ESL, TESOL, and Foreign Language Professional Development Trainer
SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) Trainer
ESL and Foreign Language Curriculum Trainer
Foreign Language Trainer for Professionals (Training specifically designed and developed for your needs i.e. Legal, Medical etc.)
ESL and Foreign Language Trainer
Adult and Continuing Education Trainer ( ESL, Foreign Language and other areas)
GED trainer
Tutoring provider for grades(K-12), college, and adults (Tutoring available in various content areas)
Bilingual Curriculum Developer, Montgomery, AL 10/2005-currently
ESL and Foreign Language Curriculum Development and Implementation
Assessment Reviewer and Test Question Developer for Pearson Learning – 10/2005 – 10/2009
Served as Test Review Committee Leader
Reviewed Alabama state mandated assessments
Analyzed test questions on the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test(ARMT), Alabama Alternate Assessment (AAA), Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing(ADAW), and Alabama Science Assessment(ASA)
Identified biased questions and rewrote questions to remove biases for ELLs and Special Education Students
Ensured proper placement of diagrams and pictures on applicable test pages for identification purposes
Ensured that diagrams and pictures were properly labeled on applicable test pages for ELLs and Special Education students
Aligned and rewrote questions according to the Alabama Content standards
Textbook Reviewer Montgomery, AL 10/2007-2/2008
ESL textbook Science Reviewer for Wright Group (McGraw-Hill)
Provided feedback on ESL science curriculum content for new science textbook and workbook series
Ensured proper placement of diagrams and pictures on applicable pages for identification purposes
Ensured that diagrams and pictures were properly labeled on applicable pages
Highlighted key words, definitions, and phrases for ease in identification and reading on applicable pages

Douglas County Schools, Douglasville, Georgia 8/1999- 9/2005

Provided vision and direction by writing School Improvement Plans, Parent Compacts, Parent Involvement Policies
Provided principals and teachers with constant written and oral feedback concerning student learning
Provided teachers with both written and oral curriculum modifications for ESOL students
Serve as a Spanish translator and interpreter for IEP and SST meetings and occasionally administer diagnostic tests for speech pathologists in Spanish
Provided bilingual parent advocacy, translating, and interpreting on a daily basis
Employed community outreach methods in order to keep parents apprised of the Quality Core Curriculum and the applicability to state and national standardized testing and No Child Left Behind
Presenter/Trainer for principals, faculties, and staff on ESL program planning, implementation, evaluation, compliance, rules, regulations, policies, and methodology/procedures at various schools and district-wide for staff enrichment and development
Assisted and offered advisement to assistant principals, education evaluators, psychologists, speech pathologists, teachers, and the Student Support Team members concerning the routine monitoring of ESL student referrals, eligibility requirements, and follow-up evaluations
Coordinated and provided curriculum instruction and development in the ESL Summer School Program
Functioned as a system-wide ESOL teacher servicing five schools daily in the Douglas County School District
Functioned as a Lead ESOL Facilitator and trainer for five schools
Served as an ESOL teacher, advocate, public relations person, interpreter, translator, Support Specialist and Administrator, administrative consultant, curriculum advisor, diplomat, legal consultant, liaison, and mediator on a daily basis
Developed and coordinated an ESOL Parent literacy program for the SMART GRANT program for implementation in the fall 2005
Served as the Spanish Parent Translator for the SMART GRANT Parent meetings starting Fall 2005
Served in quasi advocate, administrative, and instructor capacities for thirteen years in various Title I schools
Provided Trainer of the Trainer staff development in the areas of Expository Writing and Reading
Presenter/Trainer for four years to principals, faculty, and staff on ESOL program planning, implementation, evaluation, compliance, rules, regulations, policies, and methodology/procedures at various schools for staff enrichment and development
Coordinated and provided a Spanish immersion program and ESOL enrichment for the students at Annette Winn Elementary through the SMART Grant for the after school program
Coordinated and provided curriculum instruction and development in the ESOL Summer School Program for two Title I schools
Assisted, on a periodic basis, with written translation and interpreting in order to foster Latino/Hispanic parent involvement, student learning, and perfect attendance
Assisted and served as a Spanish translator and interpreter, and was instrumental in conducting and providing a videotaped parent training workshop for Hispanic/Latino parents detailing standardized testing policies and procedures—the tape was disseminated to Title I schools in Douglas County
Coordinated and provided a Spanish immersion program for the students at Annette Winn Elementary (Summer 2003) for the after school program—spotlighted in the Douglas County Sentinel

Atlanta Public Schools Atlanta, Georgia 1/1992-10/1997
(Early Childhood/Elementary Education Teacher)
Provided vision and direction by writing School Improvement Plans, Parent Compacts, Parent Involvement Policies, Pay for Performance Proposals, and Staff and Student handbooks while serving on the leadership team in the Atlanta Public School System
Spearheaded a high-caliber INTERNET multicultural presentation and received accolades and commendation for acquisition of two PEP Grant Proposals while working in the Atlanta Public School System
Developed, coordinated, and conducted staff development sessions and provided assistance and directed staff in the use of computer technology and the INTERNET in the classroom in the Atlanta Public School System

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 8/1988 - 7/1990
Orchestrated and composed speeches, reports, plus edited other technical support materials while working at Georgia State University as the Assistant to Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Managed twenty-one departments, managed the Dean’s entertainment and expense budget, and purchased items for faculty committee meetings, monthly and quarterly meetings, and seminars while serving as the figurehead in the Dean’s absence as Assistant to the Dean at Georgia State University
¡Hablemos Ahora! (Let Us Speak Now) Marietta, Georgia 12/2000 – 2005
Bilingual Advocate Consultant, Bilingual Corporate Trainer and Publisher)
Technology Plus Diversified Services, Marietta, Georgia 10/1997 – 12/2000
Self-employed Educational Consultant/Tutor

Brown College of Court Reporting, Atlanta, Georgia 9/1990-2/1992
Court Reporter Instructor
Typing Skills Instructor

Brown College of Court Reporting, Atlanta, Georgia 6/1988-8/1989
Court Reporter Instructor
Typing Skills Instructor

Powell, Goldstein, Frazer, & Murphy Law Firm, Atlanta, Georgia 7/1987-7/1988
Corporate Paralegal

Educational History:

EDUCATION
Currently working on PhD in ESOL(English to Speakers of other Languages)

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia - summer 2002 (Spanish Refresher courses)
Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia - ESOL Endorsement, summer 1999
Chattahoochee Technical College – Technical Writing Courses, 1997-1998
Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia - Teaching certificate, December 1991
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia – Teacher certification, June 1990
Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama - M.S. in Education Administration and Supervision, June 1986 and B.S. in Pre-law,(minor in writing) June 1985 Graduated Summa Cum Laude with both degrees
Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia - (Declared Spanish as Major and tested out of all Spanish classes; transferred to Alabama State) 1981-1982

Virtual Office Skills & Equipment:

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual/ESOL Consultant
Experienced ESL Proofreader/Editor
ESOL Endorsement
Legal Skills
Bilingual Corporate Trainer
Bilingual Parent Advocacy skills
Public Relations skills
Desktop Publishing skills
Expository/Technical Writing skills
Experienced INTERNET Researcher

Leadership Certificates:
State of Alabama Department of Education - Educational Leadership - September 2001
Georgia Professional Standards Commission - Educational Leadership (L-5) - July 2001

Technology Skills:
Systems: Windows XP
Software: Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Print Shop Deluxe and other Desktop Publishing Software Packages

AWARDS

Receive constant accolades and commendations from principals and teachers for my consistent attention to detail and high academic standards and for dedication and focus on teaching advanced writing and reading skills beyond the regular curriculum requirements to ELL students
Received numerous perfect attendance and exceptional employee awards
BOOKS /Articles
Currently working on the development of a series of ESL handbooks and ESL resource books for publication
Served in a high-profile management position as a media correspondent and wrote a feature article on actor Danny Glover while working in the Atlanta Public School System
INTERESTS
Design hand-knitted sweaters out of yarn and fabric
Enjoy Internet research, reading, and surfing
Swimmer
Bilingual Advocate and Publisher
Environmental, Organic, and Holistic Advocate