This document is a resume for Diana Mendez, a bilingual teacher and manager seeking a new position. She has over 10 years of experience as a high school Spanish teacher, during which she has received excellent feedback and been nominated for teacher of the year by students. Her skills include classroom management, curriculum development, event planning, and both English and Spanish fluency. She is organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

1. Diana M E N D E Z
4 McIntosh Lane ■ Bentonville, AR 72712
Bilingual Teacher | Manager |Planner
Cell: 417.355.1389 E-mail: mendezd1983@gmail.com
Classroom Management ■ Curriculum Development ■ Classroom Organization
Event Developer ■ Educational Leadership
As an experienced and dynamic teacher with excellent team working and managingskills,my determined and proactive
approach resulted in a well-managed classroomwith a positiveworkingenvironment. Based on all of the feedback that I
have received, I am a successful leader with fluency in both English and Spanish. I have been nominated for teacher of
the year by the student body and serve as the head/chair of my department. I am currently seeking a new challenge
which will allowmeto utilizemy careful attention to detail,organized planning,excellentmanaging, and problem solving
skills.
B E N C H M A R K S & M I L E S T O N E S
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 Combine patience, determination, and persistence to troubleshoot arising issues.
 Handling complaints from parents and students.
 Culturally sensitive and experienced in successful management of diverse groups of people.
 Thrive in a team environment and work well with others as well as independently.
 Able to lead others in high-demand situations. Handling complaints from parents and students.
 Group facilitating,managing group interactions.
 Ability to grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results.
 Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
 My travel experience to Mexico and the weeks I spent studying abroad in China, have given me a deeper understanding
of other cultures,diversity,and ideas.
P R O F E S S I O N A L B A C K G R O U N D
McDonald County High School, Anderson, MO ■ High School Spanish Teacher ■ 2009 – Present
McDonald County High School’s mission is “every child, every day, whatever it takes”. Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community
work together to ensure that all students have a desire to learn so that they succeed and become an integral part our society. I help my
colleagues by sharing instructional resources; facilitate learning by providing the tools necessary for my students to be sel f-starters and team
players in order to be successful.
 Establish and write job descriptions with clear objectives for all lessons,units, and projects.
 Collect,sort, and distributegrades papers.
 Positivity handle complaints and grievances from students and parents.
 Ensure confidentiality of all student records.
 Keep bulletin board up to date with current lesson,objectives,and announcements.
 Handle new students’ grades and facilitatethem with current and previous content.
 Respond promptly to e-mails, letters, and general correspondence from parents, students, administrators, and staff
members.
 Manage six, four different level classes of 15-28 students.
 Employ a broad range of instructional techniques and material to retain student interest and maximizelanguage
learning.
 Communicate with colleagues, administrators, and parents to ensure student achievement.
E D U C A T I O N
Missouri Southern State University ■ B.A. in Spanish Education K-12,Endorssement in Teaching English as a Second Language
Crowder College ■ Associate’s Degree in General Studies
C O M P U T E R E F F I C I E N C I E S
Expert in MS Office ■ Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook