Maria Jose Sabillon Andonie is a bilingual elementary school teacher with over 8 years of experience teaching in both English and Spanish. She has a master's degree in education from Framingham State University and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She has excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills and is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment for students.

1. MARIA JOSE SABILLON ANDONIE
108 Gibson ForestCt., Lexington, SC 29072
C: 386 283 3796 / mariaj_sa@hotmail.com
Summary:
Dedicated, enthusiastic, and caring teacher offering a strong educational and moral
background with more than 8 years of bilingual teaching and facilitating
experience. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. Enjoys
interacting with children and fully dedicated to each and every individual in the
classroom.
Highlights:
 Fluent in both Spanish and English.
 Critical thinker and problem solver.
 Enthusiastic and hard worker.
 Effective communication skills with students, parents, and peers.
 Ability to lead a team.
 Knowledge in MAP Test data analysis, curriculum development, and UBD
planning.
 Knowledge in the application of Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me program.
 Knowledge in application and coaching of the Teacher’s College at Columbia
University Writing Program.
 Certified with Spanish and Elementary PRAXIS exams.
Experience:
Lexington School District 1 Aug. 2014- current
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher
Red Bank Elementary – Lexington SC, USA

2. Fourth Grade Homeroom Teacher Aug. 2010 –Aug. 2013
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
www.seishn.edu.hn
 Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects in order to
have a positive and effective learning environment.
 Created lesson plans in accordance with Common Core and school-wide
curriculum standards.
 Established respectful and positive relationships with students, parents,
fellow teachers, and school administrators.
 Enhanced reading skills through the use of children’s literature, reader’s
theater, literature circles, novel studies, etc.
 Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons
promoting learning and student engagement.
 Enhanced a welcoming and caring classroom environment by setting
goals, rules, and mission statements.
 Attended Teacher’s College Writing Project Summer Institutes and
coached peers in the implementation and development of the Writers
Workshop.
 Part of the Elementary Lighthouse Team, which educated parents on the 7
habits, organized Leadership Day, and included the practice of the 7
habits in class lesson plans.
 Fourth Grade Team leader.
 SACS and AASSA accredited school.
Third Grade Homeroom Teacher Feb. 2004 to June 2010
Saint Peter’s Academy – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
http://www.saintpetersacademy.com/
 Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects in order to
have a positive and effective learning environment.
 Created lesson plans in accordance with Common Core and school-wide
curriculum standards.
 Established respectful and positive relationships with students, parents,
fellow teachers, and school administrators.
 Enhanced reading skills through the use of children’s literature, reader’s
theater, literature circles, novel studies, etc.
 Collaborated with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons
promoting learning and student engagement.
 Enhanced a welcoming and caring classroom environment by setting
goals, and rules.

3. Education:
Master of Education, International Teaching 2011-2013
Framingham State University – Framingham, MA, USA
 Coursework in English as a Second Language, Creative Teaching
Techniques, Reading Strategies, Research and Data Analysis, Special
Education, Classroom Management, Supervision, staff Development, and
Collaborative Leadership, Use of Multimedia on the classroom, Cross
Cultural Awareness, and Curriculum.
 3.92 GPA.
Bachelor Degree on Bilingual Education, Basic Bilingual Education 2005-2009
Universidad Pedagogica Francisco Morazan - San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras
 Coursework on Special Education, English as a Second Language, and
curriculum work.
High School Diploma 2002
Progreso International School – El Progreso, Yoro, Honduras
Reference:
Professional-
 Gina Larach – Elementary Principal Escuela Internacional
Sampedrana. glarach@seishn.com
 Denise Cerrato – Curriculum Coordinator Escuela Internacional
Sampedrana dcerrato@seishn.com
 Chad Michael Velde – Third Grade Teacher Escuela Internacional
Sampedrana cvelde@seishn.com
 Dawn Samples dsamples@lexington1.net
Personal-
 Jennifer Bonilla – jlbonilla83@hotmail.com

4.  Evelyn Bertolli – aby_saavedra20@hotmail.com
 Gennie Marquez – gmarquez@seishn.com
 Heather Barahona Smith hbarahona@lexington1.net