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Minna Sanchez

Carmel

Summary

Innovative educator with a focus on cultural awareness and collaborative teamwork. Known for successfully coordinating extracurricular activities and enhancing student engagement through integrated learning environments, driving measurable improvements in academic fluency.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Emerging Bilingual Teacher

Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
08.2015 - Current
  • Conduct dynamic English and Spanish lessons for students in kindergarten through eighth grade to enhance academic fluency.
  • Collaborate with mainstream classroom teachers to support integrated learning environments.
  • Assess student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Collaborate with parents to enhance student learning experiences.
  • Coordinate extracurricular activities promoting cultural awareness and language skills.
  • Organize community events to foster relationships between families and the school.
  • Communicate with other teachers and parents about bilingual students needs.
  • Evaluate student performance data from standardized tests and designed strategies for improvement.
  • Tutor small groups of students needing extra assistance.

Elementary Teacher

American School of Campinas
Campinas
08.2007 - 06.2015
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse learning styles in elementary education.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting student collaboration and respect.
  • Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and adapt teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns effectively.

Education

English As A New Language

University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN
09-2020

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
03-2013

Elementary Education

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
12-1986

Skills

  • Cultural awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability

Affiliations

  • hiking in national and state parks
  • gardening
  • book clubs
  • former equestrian
  • former competitive swimmer

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Emerging Bilingual Teacher

Archdiocese of Indianapolis
08.2015 - Current

Elementary Teacher

American School of Campinas
08.2007 - 06.2015

English As A New Language

University of Notre Dame

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

The University of Alabama

Elementary Education

Northern Illinois University
Minna Sanchez