Highlights:To inspire students to learn a second language and other cultures as an enriching experience.

Skills:elementary bilingual teacher, spanish teacher, spanish elementary teacher

Goal:To secure a position as an elementary bilingual or Spanish teacher in a dynamic district that provides opportunities for professional and academic growth. To develop students both academically and culturally using multiple instruction strategies, technology and thematic study while contributing to the school’s continual advancement in all its activities.

Certification:EC-4 bilingual generalist (Texas Certificate). Out-of-state Louisiana teaching certificate. Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - CELTA.

Honor:The Art Institute of Houston Merit Scholarship Awards December 1997 (Spring/Summer 1997) Honor Student Award at the Art Institute of Houston Portfolio Show

1st and 2nd grade Spanish teacher 08/03/2011 - 12/2014
Baton Rouge International School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States
Industry: Education
1st and 2nd grade Spanish teacher (immersion program). Teaching the following subjects: L.A., Math, Science and Art.
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Student teacher 01/2010 - 04/2010
Juan Seguin Elementary, Fort Bend, Texas United States
Industry: Education
Delivered Generalist (Math, Science, Social Studies, Language, Arts)and ESL instruction to 1st. grade bilingual students. Instructed, supervised and motivated students on a daily basis. Developed programs to meet the academic, intellectual and social needs of students, and cooperated with permanent teachers. Used hands-on activities and manipulative to explain abstract concepts. Supported a balanced reading and writing program. Engaged in effective and appropriate classroom management techniques and used positive reinforcement.
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Pre-K teacher 09/2010 - 12/2010
Colegio Internacional de Levante, Valencia, Spain
Maternity leave substitution. Teaching language, math and art to pre-k students.
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Course assistant 07/2008 - 08/2008
Bell, Oundle, United Kingdom
Industry: Education
Assisted Director of Administration with office work and Director of Out of Class Activities with sports and social activities. Also assisted House Parents with preparation of student accomodation and pastoral duties.
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ESL teacher 09/2008 - 12/2009
English Tower, Valencia, Spain
Industry: Education
Delivered ESL instruction to children ages 6-8 years old. Designed motivating lessons using reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Used hands-on activities and manipulative to explain abstract concepts. Created visual materials and tests.
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Assistant, graphic designer and tourist guide 11/2005 - 08/2006
Cuatre Fulles, Valencia, Spain
Industry: Tourism-Education
To update the company's web page, send e-mails to clients, design flyers and advertising material for the company, guided and explained historic sites and monuments to school groups.
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Graphic Designer/Assistant 11/2002 - 02/2005
Top Consultores, Valencia, Spain
Industry: Consulting
Assisted with design of materials for auditor and quality courses (ISO 9000).
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Graphic Designer 07/1998 - 09/1999
Optimedia Publicidad, Caracas, Venezuela
Industry: Advertizing
Design of logos and stationary, flyers, newspaper ads, brochures, calendars and Christmas cards for all kind of clients.
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Universidad Metropolitana de Caracas 10/1989 - 10/1994
Caracas, , Venezuela
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Modern Languages majoring in Business
Emphasis in English, French, Psychology, Marketing, Human Resourses, Organizational Theory, Translation and Public Relations.

Maria Gabriela Palmitesta