Gayle Jeffers PhD
Justin, TX
Summary
Professional Spanish language educator with expertise in curriculum and instruction, bilingual education, second language acquisition coupled with strong written, verbal and student engagement skills. Focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student learning and cultural literacy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Online Spanish Tutor
Thinking Storm
McLean, VA
10.2021 - Current
- Instruct students on Spanish grammar, pronunciation, spelling, vocabulary, composition and dialogue.
- Teach pronunciation tactics, introduced essential words and conducted reading drills.
- Use multimedia materials to engage students and encourage active learning.
- Assist students with core aspects of Spanish language.
- Tutor students remotely with online platform using live sessions and pre-recorded videos.
- Provided Spanish language tutoring for over 50 students at colleges and university institution within US market.
Spanish Teacher
International Company
Charlestown
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Presented face to face and online interactive lessons via Microsoft Teams using Communicative Language Teaching approach.
- Conducted Spanish language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Taught college level Hispanic literary analysis courses.
- Developed lessons incorporating cultural norms and traditions for Spanish-speaking countries.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Advocated for 10 high performing students to sit highly contested regional exams.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Graduate Admissions Bilingual Recruiter
Texas Tech University Graduate School
Lubbock, TX
06.2012 - 03.2020
- Planned, advertised and executed campus-wide events for 200+ prospective students.
- Managed applicant pool utilizing campus administrative software and ongoing strategic communication, including in-person appointments, phone calls, direct mail, email and social media to encourage application and ultimately enrollment.
- Traveled extensively to represent and market Texas Tech Graduate school to businesses, school districts and underrepresented community groups.
- Briefed with colleges and universities to plan campus visits.
- Collaborated with faculty and department heads to craft program pitches to include in graduate program booklet.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Lubbock Independent School District
Lubbock, TX
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided modifications, using multiple teaching strategies for learners from culturally and linguistically diverse groups such as English Language Learners.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning such as Smart Boards, Movie Maker and Blogs.
- Provided instruction for over 100 students in core subject areas.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Tx12.2022
Master of Arts - Romance Languages - Spanish & Portuguese
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Tx12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Spanish
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Tx12.2010
Skills
- Spanish Speaking
- Communicative Language Teaching
- Microsoft Office
- Teacher Education
- Subject Knowledge
- Rapport with Students
- Sense of Humor
- Lesson Planning
- Admissions Requirements
- College Planning
- Researcher
- Collaborative Environments
- Spanish language writing
- Spanish interpreting
- Attention to Detail
- Writing assessments
Accomplishments
President's Excellence in Diversity and Equity
Dr. Alice White Outstanding Service Award
Sigma Delta Pi National Premio Gabriela Mistral Award
Sigma Delta Pi National Graduate Research Grant
Outstanding Senior Woman of The Year Award
Affiliations
Sigma Delta Pi, The National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society
American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Online Spanish Tutor
Thinking Storm
10.2021 - Current
Spanish Teacher
International Company
09.2020 - 07.2023
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Lubbock Independent School District
09.2014 - 05.2016
Graduate Admissions Bilingual Recruiter
Texas Tech University Graduate School
06.2012 - 03.2020
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction
Texas Tech University
Master of Arts - Romance Languages - Spanish & Portuguese
Texas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Spanish
Midwestern State University
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