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Washington, District of Columbia

5.0
(3)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 12-60
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 1986
Broadcasting/Communications

    About Naomi K.

    5.0
    (3)
    I was originally born in Cincinnati, Ohio in a large family (youngest of nine kids), and we all attended Catholic schools... this is where I started learning Spanish. I have studied it (and English Literature) for many years, then eventually won a scholarship to study/travel in Mexico for six months. I returned from Mexico fluent, graduated from college with honors in language and Humanities, then decided to go live in Washington, DC to use that language. I got into corporate training, working 10 years at Fannie Mae as I traveled to 38 of the 50 states to help them train banks on their financial systems. I later began working in healthcare, and got certified as an interpreter AND as an Instructional Designer. I have designed educational programs ever since at hospitals, schools, educational centers, retail organizations, and with higher education (now at GWU). My hobbies include speaking Spanish, swimming, listening to jazz, playing with my daughter and my beagle.

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    - 7th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C.
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    Teaching Hours

    Wednesday
    4 PM-6 PM
    Thursday
    4 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-2 PM
    Sunday
    10 AM-3 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $65
    60 minutes
    $80
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    5.0
    3 Reviews
    marjan
    Student's home
    Naomi is patient, professional, and knowledgeable. I highly recommand her.
    Posted Sep 7, 2017
    Shawvan Banks
    Student's home
    If you are looking for a Spanish teacher look no further! Naomi is a very skilled and phenomenal teacher. I have taken her class for the last 10 months and I truly can see the progress I have made with her teaching style. She not only has set lessons from the book, but she will bring real-world examples such as food, newspapers, and music! I recently traveled to the Dominican Republic and I was amazed at how easily I was able to hold a conversation. The people there let me know that my Spanish was very good. It was definitely a compliment for me. I believe that a student is only as good as their teacher. Naomi is the right teacher!
    Posted Apr 5, 2016
    Shawvan Banks
    Student's home
    Naomi really takes the time to go over with you the culture and language of the people. She setup a lesson plan for me and established goals. I love her teaching style and I feel like I'm taking the time to learn again. If you're looking for a teacher who knows her stuff she is it!
    Posted Jul 20, 2015

    Experience

    Health & Safety Training Specialist

    Oct, 2012 - Present

    The George Washington University

    Teach the weekly New Hire Orientation, and provide a safety message for that audience. Design, develop, and deliver OSHA/EPA safety programs focused on fire safety, environmental/occupational health, infection control, and emergency preparedness. I also manage the education tracking database for our department, and I also manage the Floor Warden program across all three major campuses.

    ESL (English as a Second Language) Educator

    Mar, 2012 - Aug, 2012

    SED (Spanish Education Development) Center

    Here I taught English classes to native Spanish-speaking Hispanics who were part of a labor union for cleaning, construction, and hospitality workers. One of their union benefits was to receive classes on how to speak proper English (for their jobs). I was one of those instructors; I taught here 7 days a week for about 5 months until my contract ended.

    Instructional Designer

    Aug, 2008 - Sep, 2011

    The Kroger Co.

    Served as a designer of web-based online training programs. Had to gather all graphics, photos, store information, etc. from subject matter expert in given Kroger departments, and work with them to develop these online training programs.

    Education & Training Specialist

    Sep, 2005 - Aug, 2008

    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

    Taught the bi-weekly new hire orientation program, and worked with HR to manage all their required paperwork for onboarding. Also taught a lot of Cultural Diversity training to current staff, and re-designed their Diversity Orientation program (converted it to online vs the classroom). Also taught several other professional development classes to hospital staff and served as a hospital Spanish Language Interpreter.

    Director of Hospital Education

    Jul, 1997 - Sep, 2005

    Providence Hospital

    Designed and delivered the monthly orientation program for all newly hired employees. Responsible for all of the annual mandatory regulatory safety training required of the 2000+ hospital and nursing home staff members there. Also provided professional development courses for the hospital staff, provided customized training upon request, and also managed their education tracking database for the records of staff.

    Director of Corporate Training

    May, 1996 - Jul, 1997

    AMISYS Managed Care Systems

    Created their Corporate Training Department, hired several trainers and administrative staff to assist clients and staff complete their annual training requirements, assisted architects with the development of their technical training center.

    Education Manager

    Sep, 1995 - Apr, 1996

    U.S. Patent & Trademark Office/USDA Graduate School

    Oversaw technical training center that was part of U.S. PTO University. Provided technical training to government employees on Microsoft and Patent & Trademark technology systems.

    Sr. Training Specialist

    Dec, 1985 - Aug, 1995

    Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae)

    Taught banks and savings & loans how to report financial information back to Fannie Mae. Wrote procedures manuals and made many presentations after traveling 38 of the 50 states.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts (English Literature and Foreign Languages)

    Sep, 1981 - Jun, 1985

    Central State University

    Broadcasting/Communications

    Sep, 1998 - Sep, 1999

    Columbia School of Broadcasting

    Certificate of Mortgage Banking / Mortgage Banking School

    Sep, 1990 - Sep, 1990

    Michigan State / Eli School of Business

    Certifications

    Certified Healthcare Interpreter

    Apr, 2004

    National Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)

    I received this certification while working as Director of Hospital Education at Providence Hospital. It was part of the full effort when I created the Interpreter Services Program there at that hospital. Part of the effort included several staff (including myself) receiving certification as well as the hospital adopting a telephonic translation service (some in person interpretation and some via telephone).

    Certified Professional of Learning & Performance

    Dec, 2006

    Association for Talent Development - ATD (formerly American Society for Training & Development - ASTD)

    This is the highest certification awarded by this institution... it entails a written examination and submission of a "Work Product" explaining a training project you've completed.

    Leadership Development Educator

    Sep, 2005

    Development Dimensions International (DDI)

    I completed this certification while working as at Education & Training Specialist at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The hospital sent a team of trainers to be certified in order to be able to deliver this (and other courses offered by DDI) to the hospital staff.

    Awards

    Mentorship Award

    Jun, 1999

    District of Columbia Public Schools/H.D. Woodson High School

    2016 CPLP Contributor Award Recognition

    May, 2016

    Association for Talent Development's (ATD's) Certification Institute

    Celebration of Excellence Award

    Nov, 2015

    George Washington University / Human Resources Department

    Outstanding Service Awards

    Sep, 2010

    National Heritage Academies

    Outstanding Community Service Award

    Jul, 2000

    Inroads of Greater Washington, Inc.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

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