Florencia Girman

2132 Chapel Ave West Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002* (609) 760-1847*

ObjectiveSeeking to be a Spanish language interpreter or translator.

Education

The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ

Masters in Education (English as a Second Language); May 2010

GPA 4.0

Bachelor of Arts Sociology (Social Work Concentration);Minors in Spanish & Anthropology, May 2006

GPA-3.475; Dean’s List 6 of 8 semesters; Graduated Cum Laude.

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Supervisor’s Certification 6 credits completed

Certifications

  • Standard Certificate, Elementary School Teacher in Grades K-5 from the New Jersey Department Of Education
  • Standard Certificate, Spanish Teacher K-8 from the New Jersey Department Of Education
  • Standard Certificate, Bilingual/Bicultural Education from the New Jersey Department Of Education
  • Standard Certificate, ESL Education from the New Jersey Department Of Education

ForeignLanguageSkills

Spanish Native Speaker (written and spoken).

InterpretinG, Translating, and educational Experience

English as a Second Language Teacher, Bellmawr Public Schools, Bellmawr, New Jersey Sept 2009-Current

  • Provide instruction in English to English as a Second Language Students.
  • Provide instruction for the ESL students alongside the classroom teacher in a push in setting.
  • Provide small group instruction to students varying from grades K-8.
  • Develop an ESL program.
  • Communicate with ESL parents frequently and provide support for the ESL community.
  • Create and implement a Family Support Center providing English classes to parents while also keeping teaching them the functions of our school.
  • Provide Interpretation Services for the Child Study Team as well as school wide.
  • Provide Translation Services for the Child Study Team as well as school wide.

English as a Second Language / Spanish Teacher, Washington Twp Schools, Washington Twp., New Jersey, Sept-2008 –June 2009

  • Provide instruction in English to English as a Second Language (ESL) Students from a variety of countries.
  • Assist ESL students in all subject areas to strengthencomprehension and learning.
  • Improve the Academic English Language of all ESL students through activities created to enrich regular classroom instruction.
  • Communicate with ESL parents frequently and provide programs for the ESL community.
  • Introduce 6th grade students to the Spanish language and culture.

Third Grade Teacher,Bridgeton Public Schools,Bridgeton, New Jersey, Sept 2006 –Aug 2008

  • Provide instruction in all elementary subjects in both English and Spanish for students whose primary language is not English.
  • Assist students in emerging themselves into the English Language and American Culture
  • Communicate with parents, both written and verbal in Spanish regarding their child’s progress.
  • Provide differentiated instruction using the District Writing Curriculum.
  • Use 6-trait writing module to further improve students’ writing.
  • Assist English Language Learners in accurately responding to open ended question in both Language arts Literacy and Math.

Math Teacher,Summer HELP(Hightstown/East Windsor Learning Partners),July 2006-Aug 2006

  • Provide instruction in math to children of all different cultures, marginal students, and those whose primary language is not English, grades kindergarten – fifth grade.

Ryan Stark Lilienthal Law Offices, Legal Assistant, Princeton, New Jersey, Oct 2004– Aug 2006

  • Interpret between clients and lawyer, translate documents for clients.
  • Provide office support in a private immigration law firm, manage tasks of a paralegal, interpret and translate for clients in Spanish.
  • Meet with clients on a one-on-one basis in order to complete their immigration applications.
  • Assemble packages for theImmigration Service. Manage office calendar.

Affiliations and Honors

  • Member of Teachers of English to Students of Other Languages (TESOL)