Maria Jose Correa

IB Spanish as Second Language and Literature Teacher at Asociación Escuelas Lincoln (2016-07 – Present)

Teaching IB Spanish as Second Language and Literature with focus on curricular coordination and student progress analysis

• Manage and coordinate curricular activities, resources, and differentiated instruction strategies.
• Provide instructional support and data analysis on student academic and linguistic progress.
• Collaborate across departments for effective professional learning services, including workshops, webinars, and training.
• Facilitate special accommodations during exams and support professional development initiatives.

Student Teacher at Holyoke High School (2015-09 – 2016-05)

Student teaching position focused on designing and implementing instructional plans

• Designed instructional plans providing cognitively engaging learning opportunities.
• Developed assignments that demanded complex problem-solving and knowledge application.
• Fostered respectful relationships and ensured academic expectations for all students.
• Engaged in reflective inquiry with peers and administrators to improve instructional practices.

Community Engagement Liaison – Spanish, Latina/o, Latin American Studies Department at Mount Holyoke College (2014-09 – 2016-05)

Community engagement and liaison work for Spanish and Latin American Studies

• Promoted community engagement activities and developed community-based learning courses.
• Collaborated with Holyoke Public Schools to provide interpretation services for non-English speaking families.
• Guided students toward internships and monitored their participation in local partnerships.

Teacher Assistant – Spanish Department at Mount Holyoke College (2014-09 – 2016-05)

Teaching assistant providing instructional support in Spanish courses

• Prepared lesson materials and presented subject matter under the guidance of professors.
• Observed and recorded student performance for progress assessments.

Frances Perkins Fellow at Mount Holyoke College (2013-08 – 2016-05)

Admissions and student recruitment fellowship

• Communicated with prospective students and international counselors regarding educational opportunities.
• Assisted in planning and executing special admissions events.

Student Trustee at Bunker Hill Community College (2012-07 – 2013-06)

Student governance and institutional leadership role

• Advocated for college interests at state and national levels.
• Participated in presidential hiring processes and budget planning.

Yasuni Scholar at Parque Nacional Yasuní (2015-06 – 2015-08)

International educational experience in Ecuador

• Instructed English and Computer Sciences to students and staff.
• Collaborated with the Customer Service department for training and development.

Bachelor in Spanish Language – CEDSA

Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature – Mount Holyoke College (2016-05)

Associate Degree in Science in Travel and Tourism Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Event and Meeting Planning Management – Bunker Hill Community College (2013-06)

Bachelor of Arts in Maritime Law – Argentina Coast Guard (2003-12)