Ximena Gmez-Peralta

3738 E. 28th Street * Tucson AZ 85713 * gopxi@aol.com * (520) 323-6991

OBJECTIVE

Bilingual professional seeking an intern position in a dual language 1st grade classroom that will
utilize my skills and experience. Proficient in Spanish and English.

SKILL SUMMARY

Bilingual - Spanish Fluent

AZELLA
DIBELSNext

ZooPhonics

Promethean Board

EXPERIENCE

TUSD, Mission View Elem. Teacher, Assistant, Tucson AZ

2002- Present

TUSD, Mission View Elem. Site translator, Tucson AZ

2002- Present

TUSD, Mission View Elem. Reading Nook, Tucson AZ

2014 -2015

Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, University of Arizona Student Assistant, Tucson AZ

Maintain Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs Website
Bilingual customer service, receptionist and student/visitor referral
Troubleshoot problems in the computer lab
Host Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs programs, tours and events
Develop and maintain informational boards and display cases
Develop marketing materials including posters, flyers, and other bilingual materials
Interviewed and trained summer staff

1998 - 2002

Independent translator, Tucson, AZ

Conference material from English to Spanish
Workshop material from English to Spanish
School testing material from English Spanish
Interpreting for employee work rights

1998 - Present

Administered standardized testing such DIBELS, AZELLA and monitoring progress

Collected information to update the APTT folders for teacher parent meetings
Developed and implemented lesson plans in accordance with the curriculum guide
Assist individual students and groups of students in performing their assignments
Coordinate a group discussion of a story and encourages all students to participate
Reinforce the development of comprehension, vocabulary and pronunciation skills.
Implement instructional games in spelling or math, to reinforce lessons.
Assists in the preparation of report cards such for distribution.
Administration of standardized state tests.
Reinforce students in developing library skills.
School related documents from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
Translate quarter communique from the principal to parents
Interpret teacher parent conferences

Managed library extended hours

Assisted students to return and check out books
Assisted students use computers for educational purposes
Created and lead parent training on iPads and/or computer use
Created and organized and hosted craft workshops for students to encourage reading and writing.
Provided Bilingual support for parents and students from K- 5 on library and computer use
Troubleshoot problems with computers and iPads

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Pima Community College
Post Degree Elementary Teacher Certification
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature and Media Arts
Emphasis: Latin American Literature and Latinos in Hollywood; Ethnic
Studies;
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Agnese Institute - Translation and Interpretation
Business Translation Seminar

2015 - Present
1997 - 2002

2003
2008