Lexa Curtis

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lexa-curtis-807ab8188

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Joplin, United States

Teacher at Carthage Public Library

Studied Chilean Studies at La Universidad de Chile

Studied Spanish at MissourI Southern State University

Studied Transfer Degree at Ozark Technical Community College

Joined March 17, 2021

Skills

Languages

English

Native or Bilingual

Spanish

Native or Bilingual

French

Basic

About

Experienced Bilingual Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the library industry. Skilled in International Studies, Cultural Anthropology, and Translation/Interpretation. Strong education professional with a Bachelor's of Arts focused in Spanish Language and Literature from Missouri Southern State University. Certificated in Medical Spanish Interpretation.

Experience

Carthage Public Library

Jun 2018 – Present

Carthage, MO

Teacher

Teacher for the bilingual storytime for children and English and citizenship classes for adults. My work as a teacher also tasks me with many translations. I translate passages and books for my students.

Freeman Hospital

Aug 2019 – Dec 2019

Joplin, Missouri

Spanish Medical Interpreter Intern

Interpret for patients in all areas of the hospital. Also, provide translations for all areas as well.

Fairview Elementary School

Aug 2017 – Nov 2017

Carthage, MO

Bilingual Teacher Intern

Internship with the Fairview Elementary Bilingual Program (Spanish/English). Worked with children from kindergarten to fifth grade. Half of their core classes are taught in English and the other half are taught in Spanish. Assisted in grading homework, lesson planning, classwork and practicing reading skills.

Education

La Universidad de Chile

Aug 2020 – Dec 2020

Diploma , Chilean Studies

MissourI Southern State University

May 2016 – Dec 2019

Bachelors , Spanish

Ozark Technical Community College

Aug 2014 – May 2016

Associates , Transfer Degree