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Maria Madgalena Gonzalez Garcia

Minneapolis

Summary

Dynamic language educator with extensive experience at School Hispania, adept at enhancing student engagement and cultural awareness through innovative teaching strategies. Proven ability to improve reading comprehension and oral proficiency, utilizing technology and authentic materials. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and providing constructive feedback to support diverse learners.

Offering strong communication skills and deep understanding of Spanish language and culture, eager to learn and develop in educational setting. Contributes to creating immersive learning experiences and effectively supporting students' language development. Ready to use and develop language instruction and classroom management skills in Spanish teacher role.

Goal-oriented Spanish teacher offers support to students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teaching Assistant

Green Central Dual Language Elementary School
10.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with lesson planning and instructional material preparation for Spanish language classes.
  • Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
  • Facilitated small group discussions to enhance language comprehension and speaking skills.
  • Provided individualized support to students struggling with Spanish concepts and assignments.
  • Assisted in the development of culturally relevant curriculum materials and resources.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.
  • Utilized authentic materials from various Spanish-speaking countries to expose students to diverse perspectives and cultural nuances within the language.

Language Teacher (English/Spanish)

School Hispania
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Implemented interactive activities to enhance language acquisition and retention.
  • Assisted students in improving speaking, writing, and comprehension skills.
  • Utilized digital tools and resources to facilitate remote learning experiences.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students for continuous improvement.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on student performance and feedback.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques such as role-playing, storytelling, and group discussions to create engaging classroom experiences that catered to different learning styles.
  • Incorporated technology tools such as digital textbooks, online quizzes, and language-learning apps into the curriculum to enhance the effectiveness of instruction.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness among students by introducing authentic materials, such as literature, music, films, and current events from target-language countries.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Organized engaging field trips that exposed students to real-world English-speaking environments for practical language application.
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment fostering respect, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning Spanish.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
  • Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Murcia
Murcia, Spain
06-2022

Master of Arts - Teaching

Universidad Católica San Antonio
Murcia, Spain
06-2026

No Degree - Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language

Universidad De Nebrija
Madrid, Spain
11-2025

Skills

  • Fluent spanish
  • Student engagement
  • Teaching experience
  • Teaching strategies
  • Cultural awareness
  • Online teaching
  • Pronunciation coaching
  • Reading comprehension
  • Listening comprehension
  • Feedback provision
  • Native speaker
  • Written proficiency
  • Oral proficiency
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

Spanish & English Teacher - High School

  • Significantly improved student performance in courses with historically high failure rates, reducing failure rates from over 80% to 10%.
  • Implemented targeted instructional strategies that increased student engagement and participation.

Spanish teacher assistant -Elementary School:

  • Taught advanced Spanish to first-grade students, enabling them to perform full theatrical plays in Spanish.
  • Designed interactive lessons and activities that enhanced early literacy, oral communication, and comprehension skills.

Certification

  • Teaching licens - in process

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Spanish Teaching Assistant

Green Central Dual Language Elementary School
10.2025 - Current

Language Teacher (English/Spanish)

School Hispania
02.2025 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature

University of Murcia

Master of Arts - Teaching

Universidad Católica San Antonio

No Degree - Teaching Spanish As A Foreign Language

Universidad De Nebrija
Maria Madgalena Gonzalez Garcia