Javier Aceto

Professional native Spanish Instructor focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding school standards.

Instructor/Coordinator at Spanish For Success Academy (2014-08 – Present)

• Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
• Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity
• Monitored and coordinated workflow to optimize resources

Instructor at the WRAC Center (Writing Reading Across Curriculum) at Chabot College (2024-01 – 2026-01)

• Conducting and appearing at all assigned Spanish center meeting in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline, and skill in presenting it effectively
• Evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students
• Holding regular weekly office hours on campus
• Teaching from an approved syllabus for the College core courses assigned or work with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from WRAC center Chair
• Working in conjunction with the Language coordinator in order to serve students better in the center

Spanish Instructor for the Community Program at De Anza College (2022-06 – 2024-06)

• Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages
• Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge them and introduce the new speaking environment
• Reported progress of students and results of assessments to school board and directors
• Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula
• Created supportive environment foreign students to nurture budding language development

Spanish Instructor / Head of the Spanish Program at Squaw Valley Academy Bay Area (2017-06 – 2018-06)

• Run the school Spanish program for grades 9th to 12th
• Develop and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English
• Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education
• Attended department meetings to develop and update course curriculum
• Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge them and introduce students to non-native speaking environments
• Conducted foreign language assessments to determine fluency and comprehension

Spanish Instructor at Patten Academy High School (2005-06 – 2016-06)

• Created a supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language
• Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages
• Assisted school principals in all aspects
• Reported progress of students and results of assessments to school board and directors

Spanish Instructor at Live Oak Middle School (2007-06 – 2008-06)

• Worked closely with the master teacher to create and implement new methods for teaching
• Assisted the master teacher in developing lesson plans and curriculum to promote individual and group classes
• Run the Spanish classes for the summer program

Spanish Instructor at Holy Names University (2006-06 – 2007-06)

• Instructed and supported children from diverse social and ethnic backgrounds
• Managed and mentored English learner students
• Ran the Spanish classes for the upward bound program

Master of Arts in Spanish – San Jose State University (2025-08)

MA in Liberal Arts/Education – Patten University (2011-08 – 2012-08)

Single Subject California teaching Credential in Spanish – Patten University (2012-08 – 2013-08)

BA in Liberal Studies, Education – Patten University (2002-08 – 2007-08)