Mario A. Sagastume                                mariosaga@comcast.net

 

2221 Donovan Drive, Eugene, Oregon 97401-1749                                                    (541) 683-6929

 

Capabilities:

• Thorough knowledge of Spanish and Italian language, literature, and social/cultural/feminist theory.
• Classroom and seminar facilitation from small groups to large groups in excess of 400.
• Experienced in teaching all levels from elementary to university, including students with learning disabilities providing mentoring and counseling.
• Experienced in managing, supervising, and training within a number of programs and departments.
• Ability to turn, potentially, hostile or challenging situations into win-win experiences for all involved.
• Effective research, planning, and preparation of curriculum and theory about the four underrepresented groups (Latino/a, African American, Asian American, Native American) in the United States.
• Excellent organization and communication skills with an emphasis on creating an atmosphere of trust, congeniality, and team work.

 

Work History:

2006 to 2007      Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School – 5^th Grade Spanish Teacher

Eugene, Oregon

5^th Grade Teacher in a 100% Spanish Immersion self-contained classroom.

 

2005 to 2006      Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School – Reading Facilitator

Eugene, Oregon

Reading facilitator for primary grades 1^st and 2^nd 0.6 FTE.

 

2004 to 2005      Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School – Spanish Teacher

Eugene, Oregon

Teaching Spanish Language Arts to students from K – 8^th grades.

 

2003 to 2005      Village School – Spanish Teacher

Eugene, Oregon

This Waldorf/Steiner pedagogy school emphasizes a holistic, developmentally appropriate, arts integrated, with a systematic and comprehensive curricula. I teach Spanish, preparing lesson plans and teaching materials for 1st through 8th grades.

 

2002 to 2003      Oak Hill School – Spanish Teacher

Eugene, Oregon

Teaching the Spanish language to students, preparing lesson plans and teaching materials for the K – 5^th grades & Spanish III to the 10^th – 12^th grades.

 

2002 to 2003      Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School – Spanish Teacher

School District 4J, Eugene

Teaching Spanish and reading comprehension to 1^st – 5^th grades.

 

2001 to 2002      Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School – Spanish Teacher

Eugene, Oregon

Teaching Spanish and reading comprehension to 1^st – 5^th grades.

 

1998 to 2001      The Learning Center, Inc. – Tutor

Eugene, Oregon

Assisting college students with learning disabilities with further education for a more productive future (English literature, Spanish, ethnic/social/international studies).

 

1999 to 2000      Substance Abuse Prevention Program (SAPP) – Grader & Facilitator

University of Oregon, Eugene

Nationally recognized program designed to provide education and to increase awareness in the areas of alcohol and other drug prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery.

 

1994 to 1997      Department of Ethnic Studies – Graduate Teaching Fellow

University of Oregon, Eugene

Program that examines the construction and context of ethnicity in the United States with a primary focus on Americans of African, Asian, Latino/a, and Native American descent.

 

1997 to 1997      Buena Vista Spanish Immersion School – Fifth Grade Teacher

School District 4J, Eugene

The immersion program features a half-day elementary model with entire curriculum in Spanish collaborating with English co-teacher.

 

1992 to 1997      Academic Services for Student Athletes – Tutor

University of Oregon, Eugene

Providing academic support to U of O student athletes with a primary focus in Spanish, Italian, and Ethnic studies.

 

1988 to 1992      English and Foreign Language Department – Computer Lab Assistant

Lane Community College, Eugene

Assisting teachers of Spanish grading papers and managing filing system.

                                                         

Education:

1996                            M.A.   Romance Languages University of Oregon: Eugene, OR

1994                            B.A.     Romance Languages University of Oregon: Eugene, OR

(In progress)                 A.S.     Respiratory Care Lane Community College: Eugene, OR 

 

Certifications:

2002  Fundamentals of Instructor Training; Babysitter Training; Workplace FA & Safety Adult CPR/AED; Workplace Training: First Aid; AED Essentials; Community First Aid & Safety; Adult, Infant and Child CPR through the American Red Cross. These certifications are due to be renewed in 2003.            I would be happy to renew one or all of these certifications if required by any future employers.

 

References:

 

Excellent letters of recommendation and personal references will be provided upon request.

 

2003-2005                   Registered with State of Oregon Criminal History Registry