Susana E. Alvarez
Bilingual Resource Teacher
- Role
- Bilingual Resource Teacher at Verona Area School District
- Location
- Madison, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Susana E. Alvarez
I have a Master\'s degree in Bilingual Teaching and Learning from Edgewood College in…
Experience
Bilingual Resource Teacher
Aug 2023 — Present · Verona, WI, US
As a Bilingual Resource Teacher in the Social Studies Department at Verona Area High School, I provide specialized support to multilingual students, helping them access and succeed in Social Studies content while developing their language proficiency in both English and their native language. My key responsibilities include:Co-Teaching: Collaborating with Social Studies teachers to co-plan and co-teach lessons, ensuring that all multilingual students, including English Learners (ELs), receive instruction tailored to their language abilities and cultural backgrounds.Scaffolding Instruction: Designing and implementing scaffolded supports such as visual aids, word banks, anchor charts, and modified assignments to make Social Studies content more accessible for multilingual students.Language Support: Providing targeted language support to help students understand key academic vocabulary, reading strategies, and writing skills needed for success in Social Studies.Student Advocacy: Serving as an advocate for multilingual students, ensuring they have the resources and accommodations needed to thrive academically. This includes supporting students in accessing additional services, such as language assessments or individualized educational plans (IEPs).
Education
West High School. Madison, Wisconsin
High School Diploma
1981 — 1985
Edgewood College
MA. Bilingual Education
2012 — 2015
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA
1985 — 1990
Skills
- Editing
- Customer Service
- English
- Event Planning
- Powerpoint
- Translation
- Microsoft Word
- Foreign Languages
- Esl
- Literature
- Italian
- Spanish
- Classroom
- Creative Writing
- Public Relations
- Elementary Education
- Teaching
- Blogging
- Leadership
- Marketing Communications
- Public Speaking
- Creative Writer
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.