About Gina C.
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Business Owner; English and Spanish Instructor
May, 2006 - PresentHabla Language Services
Spanish Teaching Experience: • Developed program and teach Conversational I, 2, 3, 4 & Advanced Conversation to professional adults. • Achieved status as approved vendor by CA Nurses Association to teach Medical Spanish to medical personnel for Continuing Education hours. Have taught several sessions of Medical Spanish. • Taught Spanish to employees of Mountz, Inc. • Taught Spanish to FBI agent through Linc Government Services. • Taught Spanish to staff at Rocketship Education. • Approved vendor for Ocean Grove Charter School to teach Spanish to K-12 home school children. • Tutor Spanish (including grammar) to high school students. • Implemented and taught Spanish Program at St. Justin school for Grades 6-8. • Wrote preschool curriculum for Lango Kids Spanish program. • Developed summer program for children ages 6-10. • Teach Spanish for Children for Grades 1-5. English Teaching Experience: • Developed curriculum and taught English for Wait Staff and Cooks at Sharon Heights Golf and Country Club. • Taught Study Skills Seminar to members of PTRAC (Provider Training, Resource & Activity Center). • Teach Business English Skills to staff at Rocketship Education. • Taught ESL for 10 years through the Adult Education Program at ESUHSD, CAUHSD, FUHSD and SUHSD. • Tutor English to professionals wanting to improve their speaking skills. Translation and Interpretation Experience: • Translated published children’s book, Toco the Turtle, from English to Spanish. • As approved Vendor for Google, translate and interpret for CAPE Program and other programs as needed. • Translated board minutes for Caliber Schools. • Translated document for KADIE (Kids and Dogs Interactive Education). • Translate documents for Willow glen Elementary PTA. • Oversee the translation of various legal documents including birth certificates, banking statements, etc. • Interpreted for Google.org at the Junior AIDS Summit Convention. • Interpreted for ExpresShine. Business Writing and Editing Services: • Write and format resumes and cover letters for job seekers. • Proofread Donkey Says No! by Kristine Conley-Brockie. • Write bios and marketing content for small business owners.
Spanish Teacher
Aug, 2013 - Jun, 2014Diocese of San Jose
Developed and delivered the new Spanish program for St. Justin school - Grades 6-8.
Spanish Teacher
Sep, 2008 - Jun, 2009San Juan Bautista School District: Anzar High
Taught Spanish to Heritage Speakers as well as Level 3.
Bilingual School Readiness Coordinator
Apr, 2003 - Jun, 2005First 5 Contra Costa
Responsible for managing entire school readiness program where no program had previously been in place. Recruited, trained and supervised 7 outreach workers for the 7 schools in the program. Developed and delivered training orientation as well as on-the-job training programs. Collaborated with various agencies and conducted community and school meetings. Supervised and facilitated 7 school transition teams. Established preschools at each of the 7 sites.
ESL Instructor
Aug, 1999 - Apr, 2003Sweetwater Union High School District
• Taught ESL life skills to diverse student population. Managed and provided technical support to Community Based English Program (CBET). Developed, designed and delivered CBET learning modules. • Oversaw teachers and maintained program compliance for English Literacy/Civics grant. Developed, designed and delivered curricula. Developed alternative assessment tools for evaluating students’ progress.
ESL and Business Communication Instructor
Aug, 1998 - Apr, 2003San Diego Community College District
• As ESL Instructor, instructed students in vocational vocabulary, advanced grammar and writing skills. • As Business Communications Instructor, taught students to write a five-paragraph essay, extend their vocabulary, and use standard English.
Business Communications Instructor
Aug, 1998 - Aug, 2000University of Phoenix
Instructed business communications using facilitative approach. Areas of expertise included English grammar and composition, interpersonal skills, and public speaking. Fostered team-building skills through Learning Team model.
Language Specialist
Jun, 1996 - Jun, 1997Department of Justice - EOIR
Interpreted legal and immigration terminology to and from Spanish and English for Immigration Court.
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer - English Instructor
Jul, 1989 - Dec, 1991U.S. Peace Corps - Costa Rica
Taught English to over 250 children and adults in Tilarán, Costa Rica. Designed curricula and didactic materials, chose appropriate textbooks, planned daily lessons, created and administered exams. • English for Adults: Assessed the community’s needs. Designed, developed, promoted and administered English courses based on survey process for the Chamber of Tourism, including English Extension class. • English for 6th Grade: Taught English pilot program for the Ministry of Education.
Education
BA: English Literature AND Language & Culture Studies
Sep, 1984 - Mar, 1986University of California - Santa Cruz
MA: Hispanic Studies
Sep, 1992 - Dec, 1994Monterey Institute of International Studies
Certifications
Adult Education Credential
Oct, 2011California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Credentialed to teach English, ESL, Spanish, Basic Skills, and Social Sciences.
Awards
Business Development Grant
Jul, 2008National Association of the Self-Employed
Affiliations
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
May, 2006The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) is dedicated to the improvement and expansion of the teaching and learning of all languages at all levels of instruction. ACTFL is an individual membership organization of more than 12,000 language educators, students, and administrators.
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English
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Spanish
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