Angel Hughey
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Educator
Summary
Bilingual (Spanish/English) Master Educator
Master’s degree in Education, results-oriented, high-energy, hands-on professional with experience in people management, project management, curriculum and program development, and training.
Highlights
- Created and implemented curriculum for Dual Credit Spanish courses through Indiana University and Vincennes University.
- Developed curriculum for medical professionals with the Alliance for Community Education.
- Influenced highly effective learning interventions
- Designed course content upon changing from traditional textbooks to instructor-led content development
- New content creation and flexibility in developing on-line curriculum for e-learning during COVID-19 pandemic
- Worked with and oversaw vendors to create educational experiences abroad
- Ability to continually assess audience for gaps in understanding and to adjust content.
- Chaired the World Language Department at New Palestine High School:
- Developed strong business relationships with administration and community members
- Established course guidelines, content and course materials for adoption
- Led interviews and made recommendations for hiring of new staff
- Implemented staff course scheduling recommendations
- Demonstrated conflict resolution within the World Language Department
- Incorporated district and Indiana State Department of Education regulations and standards
Experience
Adjunct Spanish Instructor
Vincennes University / New Palestine, IN
Developed curriculum and instructed Spanish courses, SPAN 101, 103, 201 and 203, through the Early College Program, which is a Dual Enrollment program through Vincennes University.
Medical Interpreter/Translator (Spanish)
Self-employed / Indianapolis, IN
Certified Spanish language medical interpreter and translator working various contracts at hospitals, nursing homes, schools, doctor’s offices, with attorneys, local businesses, and the State of Indiana.
Spanish and English Instructor
New Palestine High School / New Palestine, IN
Bilingual Spanish and English Instructor, World Language Department Chair
- Successfully instructed all levels of Spanish, focusing on upper-level courses.
- Developed content for and taught English and Etymology classes.
- Leveraged the use of technology to enhance instruction.
- Utilized multiple assessment formats in compliance with district and state standards to inform instruction.
- Responsible for managing and successfully instructing 170+ young adults per day.
- Acted as an interpreter/translator for Limited English Proficiency students and parents in the school district, including translating legal and academic documents and acting as interpreter for case conferences.
Extracurricular leadership at New Palestine High School:
- Junior/Senior Prom sponsor/planner: planned and organized event for over 1,000 students, including contracting and overseeing vendors, leveraging relationships with suppliers to maintain budget.
- Sales experience including recruitment and organization of multiple educational experiences abroad.
- Head Coach for the Spell Bowl Team which competed in the State Academic Competition for two consecutive years.
- Coached Academic Teams: English, Fine Arts
- Academic Competition Coordinator for academic teams at New Palestine High School
- International Club sponsor, Student Council advisor, Junior Class sponsor, and SADD advisor
- Mentor teacher for new teachers to the district
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee member
- PAT (Principal's Advisory Team) member
Adjunct Instructor
Indiana University / Bloomington, IN
Developed curriculum and instructed SPAN 200 to young adults via the Advance College Project, Dual Credit program through Indiana University.
Adult Community Education Instructor
Alliance for Community Education / Greenfield, IN
Spanish/English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
Developed the curriculum, authored the textbook, implemented creative instructional activities, and evaluated students in a variety of courses for adults, including Conversational Spanish, Spanish for Medical Professionals (dentists, physicians), and English as a Foreign Language.
Education
St. Vincent Hospital - Bridging the Gap
Medical Interpreter/Translator Certification / Certified bilingual medical interpreter and translator
Butler University
M.Ed. / Secondary Education, Second Language Acqusition, Spanish, English
Ball State University
B.A. / Secondary Education, Spanish, English
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