Gabriela Amador

1303 Marbee Drive Apt. 1, Omaha, NE 68124

Phone: 712-259-8031| Email: gamador@unomaha.edu

EDUCATION
University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) - Omaha, NE Expected Graduation: May 2019
Bachelor of Science in Education
Elementary Education
Dual Endorsement in English as a Second Language
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language and Literature
Concentration in Spanish

 Cumulative GPA: 3.63

 Project Achieve Member
 Teacher Education Diversity Organization Member
 Kappa Delta Pi, International Honors Society in Education

AWARDS
Dean’s List (6 semesters) 2018-2014
Barbara Zimmerman Fisher Scholarship Fall 2018
Susan T. Buffett Scholarship Recipient 2018-2014
Scott Goal Achievement Scholarship 2018-2015
Outstanding Service Learning Student, UNO Spring 2017
 Recognized by the university for the service and participation during the service learning
project “College Prep and Family Learning Project”.

EDUCATION ABROAD
Universidad Antonio Ruiz de Montoya- Lima, Peru July 2018
 Studied bilingual education in the Peruvian context by visiting schools and learning about
the pedagogical practices.
 Taught lessons in bilingual classrooms, as students’ primary focus is learning in English
and Spanish.

The University of the West Indies- Trinidad and Tobago June 2017
 Observed various early childhood centers in Trinidad that focus on having students learn
by play or hands-on learning.

SCHOOL PRACTICUM EXPEREINCES

Final Practicum Fall 2017
Upchurch Elementary, Millard Public Schools, Omaha, NE
 Assisted in a 5th grade classroom for 6 weeks; prepared and implemented lessons to
students in the subjects of social studies, reading and writing.
Castelar Elementary, Omaha Public Schools (OPS), Omaha, NE
 Provided support in a dual language classroom (Spanish & English) for 8 weeks;
prepared and implemented lessons in Spanish and English writing, reading, and
mathematics for 3rd grade students.
 Used strategies learned in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to adapt lessons
for English and Spanish learners.
 Spanish fluency was required when working in the Spanish dual language classroom.

Advanced Practicum Spring 2017

Hartman Elementary, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE
 Assisted in a 2nd grade classroom; prepared and implemented lessons for students in the
subjects of social studies, mathematics and reading.
 Applied ESL teaching strategies to prepare interactive learning stations for students with
low English language proficiency.

Field Club Elementary, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE Spring 2016

 Provided whole and small group support in a second grade classroom in the subjects of
social studies and language arts.
 Worked with students with diverse experiences, cultures and various socioeconomic
backgrounds.
 Applied ESL knowledge and strategies with students that English was not their first
language.

Intermediate Practicum Fall 2016

Dundee Elementary, Omaha Public Schools, Omaha, NE
 Observed and provided support in a 3rd grade classroom for 5 weeks; prepared and
implemented lessons for students in the subjects of reading and language arts.
 Completed 63 practicum hours during this classroom experience.

Beginning Practicum Spring 2016

Educare at Kellom Elementary, Omaha Public Schools- 1.25 hours
Fort Crook Elementary, Bellevue Public Schools- 1.25 hours
 Conducted observed an early childhood classroom and in a 6th grade classroom.

WORK EXPEREINCE
New Student and Family Programs (UNO), Omaha, NE January 2016- Present
Coordinator and Student Ambassador
 Work as a coordinator in the department of recruitment and training of new ambassadors.
 Give tours of the university for prospective students.
 Work during orientation sessions during the summer for first year and transfer students.
 Serve as an interpreter in Spanish for those students and guests that request the service.
 Provide peer advising sessions for students that wanted to learn more about the area of
study they were interested in.
Bellevue Public Schools & Omaha Public Schools February 2017-Present
Interpreter
  Serve as a Spanish interpreter for families in an elementary school setting during parent-
teacher conferences.

Service Learning Academy (UNO), Omaha, NE August-December 2016

Undergraduate Assistant
 Work in an office setting in order to prepare, deliver & support the projects on and off
site of the university.

Kids Club, Omaha Schools Foundation, Omaha, NE August 2015-May 2016

Assistant
 Help the directors in an elementary school during a before and after school program.
 Involve students in academic and play time activities.

RELATED EXPEREINCE
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Midlands, Omaha, NE May 2018-Present
Volunteer
 Serve as a mentor for partnership with a 7-year girl, by going on outings.

Assumption-Guadalupe Catholic Church, Omaha, NE September 2016-Present

Volunteer Teacher
 Prepare 4th-6th graders on Saturday mornings to receive their first communion.
 Prepare lesson plans every week that engage students in the Catholic faith.

Intercultural Senior Center, Omaha, NE Summer 2018

Service Learning
 Interacted with seniors at the center and with South High school students as we studied
bilingualism in education and language interactions.

Learning Community Center of South Omaha Spring 2017, 2016

Service Learning
 Organized activities around College Preparation for families that were members of the
center.
o The activities were created for families in English although it was not their first
language to develop their knowledge around College Preparation to support their
children.
o This service learning component for Introduction to English as Second Language
course.
Pre-Profession Nebraska Association of Mathematics Conference Fall 2015
 Traveled to Crete, NE to learned best practices to teach mathematics in the classroom.

OTHER SKILLS
First Aid, CPR, AED Certified
Bilingual in English and Spanish
 Advanced fluency in Spanish (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint