Barbara Najenson

About Barbara Najenson

Dynamic, innovative, versatile, and entrepreneurial Spanish language leader with a broad, cross-cultural background and strong educational experience. World Language Instructional Coach, Native Spanish Immersion and Multilingual Learners (MLL) Educator, Certified English<>Spanish Translator and Interpreter, and Multilingual/Multicultural Education and Language Solutions Consultant. Skilled in Spanish language and culture, English as a Second Language (ESL), Bilingualism, Literacy, 21st-century skills, Culturally Responsive Instruction, Cultural Studies, Global Education, Differentiation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Collaborative/Cooperative grouping, Hands-On Instruction, Classroom Management, Curriculum Design, engaging Lesson Planning, Response To Intervention (RTI), State Assessments Administration, and Educational Technology.My goal is to assist learners in increasing their second language competence and cultural awareness and support individuals and businesses with optimizing their performance by achieving effective communication and cultural competence across the board. Ample experience in non-profit management, business development, operations, and human resources. Contact E-mail: b••••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Wl Instructional Coach & Department Lead Bilingual Services Coordinator-spanish Immersion Teacher

   Charlotte Lab School

   Jan 2016 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Serve as a liaison between the Head/Assistant Heads of School and department members. Guide the World Language Team (K-12 Spanish and Mandarin Chinese teachers) in the creation of department SMART goals and maintain focus on them throughout the year through meetings, progress monitoring, and adjusting course when needed. Run planning meetings. Coordinate with PTSO for events and needs for K-12.Contribute to creating a cohesive K-10 curriculum scope and sequence Assist department in backward planning the year, reference the Lab curriculum map/pacing guides, continuums and Common Core standards using student-friendly daily objectives.Facilitate the creation of the department curriculum guide-Develops Lab\'s vision and goals for bilingual education-Provides feedback and coaching to K-12 world language teachers regarding best practices in bilingual & immersion learning-Leads team in the conception and development of student, family, and parent events that support and promote bilingualism-Identify and pursue (in alignment/coordination with development team) grant opportunities to support Lab\'s blingual education programmingCraft and implement culturally responsive curriculum and instruction with an interdisciplinary approach (Social Studies- Spanish Language Arts). Assist scholars in achieving competency in the second language in all communicative skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) in a gratifying way and motivate them to gain a greater understanding and appreciation for Spanish and other cultures.Other key duties involve actively participating in professional development opportunities and providing training to the World Language Department. Plan and coordinate our annual Multicultural Night event, and encourage parental involvement and partnerships to maximize student success. Other responsibilities include but are not limited the administration of assessments such EOG, MAP, and AVANT STAMP.

Education

• Empire State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language and Culture

  2008 — 2012

• Other Continuing Education

  Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Excel 2010 Specialist (CPCC, 2013)|, Translation Memory Tools: Workbench, Multi-term, Works (Trados Corporation)

• Continuing Education

  Notary Public (2014), Business Administration- HR Management (2014) , Business Law ( 2012), Entrepreneurship (2012)

• Cornell University

  Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

• Central Piedmont Community College

  Business Administration Certification- Human Resources Management

  2014 — 2014

• American College of Education

  M.Ed. in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education, Education

  2017 — 2019

• Instituto de Educación Superior Olga Cossettini

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), English<>Spanish Literary and Technical-Scientific Translation, Language Interpretation and Translation

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Spanish
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Translation
• Research
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Public Relations
• Nonprofits
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Leadership Development
• English
• Curriculum Design
• Event Planning
• Non-Profits
• Fundraising
• Teaching
• Editing
• Outlook
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Marketing
• Public Speaking