Daneka Russell
Sumter
Summary
Dedicated and experienced teacher with a passion for educating youth and helping to support them academically, emotionally, and socially in the foreign language classroom. Adept at creating meaningful curriculum that meets all education standards and requirements and engages the interest of students. Experienced at working with other teachers, school staff, and family members of students to ensure students receive valuable support from those around them.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Scott's Branch Middle/High School
Summerton, SC, United States
08.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Garvey Maceo High School
10.2020 - 08.2023
Spanish Teacher
Bustamante High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Cashier
Stop and Shop Supermarket
Hampton Bays, NY, United States
07.2019 - 09.2019
Modular Specialist
WALMART
Riverhead, NY, United States
07.2019 - 09.2019
Counter Associate
Citarella Gourmet Market
East Hampton, NY, United States
06.2019 - 07.2019
JN Youth Ambassador
Jamaica National Group
08.2018 - 04.2019
JN Youth Ambassador
Jamaica National Group
08.2017 - 04.2018
Education
Bachelor of Education - Modern Languages (Spanish with French)
Shortwood Teachers' College
Kingston05.2019
Associate Degree - Modern Languages
DeCarteret College
Mandeville06.2015
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School
Stewart Town06.2013
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Communication Skills
- Writing
- Acting
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Creative Writing
- Hospitality
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Completion of 'Jornadas de formación para profesorado de ELE en Jamaica'
- Certificate of Participation in Teaching Language through Theatre: Puppetry in the Language Classroom
- Certificate of Completion of Courses at the University of Panama
- Diploma de Español Como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) B1
Certification
- South Carolina State Board of Education Educator Certificate
Languages
Spanish
French
English
Interests
- Reading
- Dancing
- Acting/Performing
- Traveling
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Scott's Branch Middle/High School
08.2023 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Garvey Maceo High School
10.2020 - 08.2023
Spanish Teacher
Bustamante High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Cashier
Stop and Shop Supermarket
07.2019 - 09.2019
Modular Specialist
WALMART
07.2019 - 09.2019
Counter Associate
Citarella Gourmet Market
06.2019 - 07.2019
JN Youth Ambassador
Jamaica National Group
08.2018 - 04.2019
JN Youth Ambassador
Jamaica National Group
08.2017 - 04.2018
Associate Degree - Modern Languages
DeCarteret College
Bachelor of Education - Modern Languages (Spanish with French)
Shortwood Teachers' College
High School Diploma -
Westwood High School