The document is a resume for Daniela M. Sepulveda. It summarizes her as a performance-driven professional with experience in education, leadership, and professional development. Her resume lists her areas of expertise, language proficiency in Italian and Spanish, and work history including positions as a teacher, department chairperson, and interior design firm co-owner.

1. DANIELA M. SEPULVEDA
6 Evergreen Court, Suffern, NY 10901
(917) 969-2938 | dangulsep@yahoo.com | LinkedIn:DanielaSepulveda
SUMMARY
Performance-driven professional with extensive experience in education, leadership and
professional/academic development, supported by strong analytical and communication skills.
Through flexibility and innovative thinking, I utilize my expertise to implement an organization’s strategic
and tactical objectives.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Project Management  Public Speaking  Strategic Planning
 Staff Development  Program Development  Technology Initiatives
 Multi-Lingual  Educational Leadership  Strong Motivator
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
 Italian: native speaker with fluency in reading and writing.
 Spanish: read, write and speak with fluency.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Notre Dame Academy/Visitation Academy, Palisades Park/Paramus, NJ September 2016 - Present
Teacher
Multi-school position providing Spanish language instruction to students in grades 3-8.
Don Bosco Preparatory High School, Ramsey, NJ September 2006 – July 2016
Department Chairperson, Teacher, Advisor
 Provided academic development for levels 1-4 in Italian and Spanish for grades 9-12, including
honors curriculums. Incorporates diverse methods of instruction, including flipped, differentiated and
project-based learning using the latest technology in and out of the classroom. Taught Spanish
level 2 providing the same instruction and support as in other discipline.
 Developed and managed curriculum for the World Language Department for different levels and
learning styles with a concentration in communicative strategies.
 Implemented the coordination of professional development seminars.
 Performed biannual observations of teachers in the language department and provides feedback to
senior administration and human resources.
 Maintained and managed the annual budget for the language department.
Key Accomplishments:
 Initiated and developed the annual travel abroad program customized for students to experience
language, culture and diversity to enhance the multi-layered learning of modern languages.
 Provided document translation services to the Salesian Society of Don Bosco.
 Served as advisor to many clubs within the school community: National Honor Society, the Italian
Honor Society, Mock Trial and the Italian Club. Organized special events for exemplary efforts of
students by developing and hosting the annual multicultural night and language honor society
convocation.
 Collaborated with the strategic planning committee working closely with the advancement team to
establish goals for fundraising initiatives for the school, including a new construction campaign to
upgrade existing buildings and expand the campus in anticipation of increased enrollment

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6 Evergreen Court, Suffern, NY 10901
(917) 969-2938 | dangulsep@yahoo.com | LinkedIn:DanielaSepulveda
Ramsey Community School, Ramsey, NJ September 2014 –Present
Adult Continuing Education Instructor
 Provide beginner and intermediate level instruction in Italian.
 Focus on elementary material suitable to travel communication.
 Reinforce speaking skills in target language for the duration of the course.
Key Accomplishments:
 Developed curriculum currently being utilized.
 Established distinct beginner and intermediate levels of instruction.
 Continually revise instructional materials to best address the knowledge and learning style of
each class.
DiModa Interiors, Suffern, NY December 2001-April 2011
Co-Owner, Interior Design firm
 Provided concierge style interior design services for private clients.
 Managed the purchase of textiles and furniture for all projects.
 Managed annual budget and bookkeeping.
 Established and presented project costs for interior renovation projects to clients.
 Responsible for hiring personnel for custom installations.
 Hired subcontractors for specialized services.
ASARCO, INCORPORATED, New York, NY February 1994 – August 1998
Base Metal Sales Representative, Traffic Coordinator
 Managed exchanges between manufacturing companies.
 Provided account management services to clients
 Negotiated contracts and project changes.
 Maintenance of accounts with brokerage houses.
 Negotiated commission rates between buyers and sellers.
Ferruzzi Trading USA, Inc., New York, NY April 1990 – January 1994
Agricultural Trading Assistant, Traffic Coordinator, Interpreter
 Assisted with commodities trading.
 Responsible for coordinating domestic and international shipping and receiving.
 Provided daily language translation services to international traders.
 Provided English language tutoring to trainees sent from corporate office in Italy.
EDUCATION
Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
M.A., Italian
Pace University, New York, NY
B.B.A., International Marketing