Fabian Humberto Santos Espinosa
Fayetteville
Summary
Bilingual educator with nine years of experience in immersion and bilingual programs, specializing in integrated content and language instruction. Highly skilled in data-driven planning, differentiated instruction, and promoting academic growth. Five years of teaching third grade in a Spanish Language Immersion program and four years of teaching English literacy across grades K and 6–8.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Spanish Immersion Teacher- 3rd Grade
William H. Owen Elementary School
Fayetteville
08.2021 - Current
- Enhancing Spanish language skills through Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL).
- Provide 3rd grade bilingual instruction (Science, Math, Reading, and Social Studies).
- Led the Spanish Immersion School team and 3rd grade level chair.
- Created a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
- Developed and implemented activities to meet academic standards.
- Achieved expected academic growth benchmarks for assigned student groups.
English Language Teacher
Colegio San Bonifacio de las Lanzas- Bilingue
IBAGUE
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Developed innovative lesson plans and teaching materials for English as a second language.
- Taught English as a Foreign language and core subjects, with English as the language of instruction at the elementary level (K-2nd grade).
- Fulfilled homeroom teacher duties.
- Delivered Spanish language instruction and integrated SEL practices
English Language Teacher
Colegio Paideia School
IBAGUE
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Taught English literacy at the middle school level (6th and 8th grades)
- Supported English language learning with data-driven and differentiated instruction
- Organized activities for students to practice their speaking, reading and writing skills in English.
- Assisted new teachers with developing lesson plans for classes based on their objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Universidad Del Tolima
Ibague, Tolima06-2017
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in TESOL
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC05-2024
Skills
- Data-driven literacy interventions
- Small group and guided reading
- Language instruction and scaffolding for multilingual learners
- Designs targeted interventions based on student performance and progress monitoring data
- Fosters self-awareness, collaboration, and emotional regulation through SEL-aligned practices
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Teacher of the Year- William H. Owen Elementary 2024-2025
Certification
TOEFL Certification - C1 Level - Certificate in progress
References
- Melissa Hartzel- melissahartzel@ccs.k12.nc.us
- Rachel Andress - rachelandress@ccs.k12.nc.us
Timeline
Spanish Immersion Teacher- 3rd Grade
William H. Owen Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
English Language Teacher
Colegio San Bonifacio de las Lanzas- Bilingue
01.2019 - 06.2021
English Language Teacher
Colegio Paideia School
02.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Universidad Del Tolima
Master of Arts - Master of Arts in TESOL
Greensboro College