Aristides Polio
Jonesboro
Summary
Dedicated professional with over eight years of experience in the education field ranging from high school level to college students.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Valley View Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Increased student engagement in Spanish culture by organizing cultural immersion events and guest speaker sessions.
- Developed and administered assessments to gauge student progress, providing personalized feedback to support improvement.
Manager
A1 Sushi & Hibachi
07.2018 - 06.2024
- Trained team members in proper handling of food and customer service
- Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Responsible for ordering food and supplies
Spanish Teacher-Head Soccer Coach
Marion High School
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting
- Developed drills and game plans for players
- Organized practiced and supervised games
- Conferred with parents and players regarding any issues
- Enforced safety regulations
- Soccer playoffs 2017-2018 season
Spanish Teacher- Assistant Football Coach
Osceola High School
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Developed students' language proficiency by employing immersive teaching techniques in the classroom
- Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club and field trips to reinforce language learning outside the classroom setting
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning
- Promoted global citizenship by introducing students to various Hispanic cultures, customs, and traditions through engaging lesson content
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons
- Semi-finals 2014-2015 season
- Special teams coach
- Kick off team coach
- Field goal unit coach
- Punt teams coach
ESL and Spanish Instructor
Arkansas State University
08.2007 - 01.2013
- Helped start and build an Intensive English Start Program, (marketing, recruitment, orientation, placement testing, and curriculum development)
- Recruited International students
- Utilized marketing materials while working with international agents to assist international students
- Set up kiosk and presented the university at international events
- Worked with the US Embassy to ensure student paperwork was in order
- Met with students to guide them through the international transition process
- Guided international students through orientation
- Assisted international students with F1, I-20s, J1 and B1/B2 Visas
- Assisted international students in filling out admission applications
- Instructor for foundation, beginning, intermediate, and advance levels
- Instructor for Spanish for college Spanish I and II
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
Arkansas State University
05.2005
Skills
- Multilingual Spanish, Portuguese,
- German, and Italian
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Dependable
- Resolution-oriented
- Enthusiastic about networking
- Positive outlook
- Excellent communication skills
- Energetic and driven
- Motivated team player
- People-oriented
- Excellent work ethic
Publications/Presentations
Polio, A. (2011, February) Arkansas State University First Year Study: Changes and issues in Asia and Middle
Eastern Language and American English Languages. Linguistics Presentation
Polio, A. (2010, February) Workshop for advisor, recruiting, and translation of Expo Belta International
Educator. Sponsored by Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Polio, A. (2009, October) Workshop for advisor, recruiting, and translation of The ICEF Latin America
Workshop. Sponsored by Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Polio, A. (2009, September) Workshop for advisor, recruiting, and translation of Fulbright Education USA
Advising Center (FEAC). Sponsored by Buenos Aries, Argentina.
Polio, A. (2009, September) Workshop for advisor, recruiting, and translation of Fulbright Education USA
Advising Center (FEAC). Sponsored by Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Polio, A. (2009, August) Workshop for advisor, recruiting, and translation of Fulbright Education USA Advising
Center (FEAC). Sponsored by Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Valley View Public Schools
07.2024 - Current
Manager
A1 Sushi & Hibachi
07.2018 - 06.2024
Spanish Teacher-Head Soccer Coach
Marion High School
07.2017 - 05.2018
Spanish Teacher- Assistant Football Coach
Osceola High School
08.2014 - 06.2015
ESL and Spanish Instructor
Arkansas State University
08.2007 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature
Arkansas State University
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