ERIKA SOMOZA

405 E Prince Rd Tucson, AZ 85705 (520) 988-1086

esomoza@email.arizona.edu
EDUCATION
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Masters of Education, Teach Arizona, May 2014- Present
GPA: 3.6
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies, May 2009
Cumulative GPA: 3.250
Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador
Study Abroad, Spring 2008
Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey, Guadalajara, Mexico
Study Abroad, Fall 2006
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher, Rincon High School, First year Spanish, Tucson AZ
08/15- present
Observed cooperating teacher during the beginning of the semester
and took filed notes on different teaching strategies and classroom
management.
Used differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students with
special accommodations.
Assisted with the use of formative and summative assessments to
evaluate student work
Assisted in creating and teaching portions of the lesson during the end
of the semester
Empire High School, Spanish Teacher, Vail, AZ
07/12- 05/13
Developed and implemented engaging, effective lessons in Spanish
curriculum.
Worked collaboratively with other teachers and professionals to
create effective lessons that met the learning needs and abilities of all
students.
Attended parent conferences, faculty and team meetings, and
professional development days.
Developed and taught lessons of instruction for high school Spanish
curriculum for grades 9-12.

In charge of the English as a Second Language Program. Administered

the ESL test to students whos first language was something different
than English. Instructed ESL lessons.

Lourdes Catholic School, Second Grade Teacher, Nogales, AZ

08/09- 05/10
Planned and instructed lesson plans in English, English as a Second
Language, Math, Reading, Theology, Science, Social Studies,
Computers, Spelling, and Vocabulary.
Taught in a Bilingual-Bicultural classroom of 23-26 students.
Instructed 2nd grade curriculum, designing and developing programs
to meet the academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
Nogales Cross Road Mission, English Teacher, Nogales,
AZ 05/05-08/05
Taught English in a multicultural classroom with 20-30 students ages
2-15.
Demonstrated classroom management skills and the ability to
communicate with students to promote a successful student-centered
learning environment.
Planned and instructed lessons in English.
Taught in a multicultural classroom with 20-30 students.
Assisted in feeding children and taking care of children while parents
attended church.
SKILLS
Languages: Native Spanish speaker. Fluent in Spanish and Basic
Portuguese: Reading, writing, speaking.
Computers: Proficient in Microsoft Office 2008, PowerPoint, and Excel.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Specialist in Dermatology, Receptionist, Tucson, AZ
04/11-08/12,
08/13- Present
Greet, check in and out patients.
Be a patient advocate.
Verify Medical insurance.
Get referrals from primary care doctors, document referrals and send
medical notes to PCPs.
Cyracom International Inc., Over-the-phone Interpreter, Tucson, AZ
11/10- 04/11
English/Spanish Translation
Interpret over-the-phone medical, legal, customer service calls.
Train new employees.

TEACHING WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS

Seminar in Differentiated Instructions
Kaplans Cooperative Learning
Vail School District New Teacher Induction.
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
Honorable Mention, Fall 2004
Deans List Spring 2006, Fall 2008
University of Arizona Hispanic Alumni Tuition Award, Fall 2004 to
Spring 2009
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY
Volunteered at the Chicano Hispano Student Affairs.
Member of the U of A Folklorico Club.
Tutored afterschool for 2 hours every day for ESL students.