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Hiram Diaz

Phoenix

Summary

Dedicated and dynamic Spanish Language Educator with over 18 years of experience teaching elementary school, high school and adult learners in Mexico and USA. Expert in curriculum design, educational technology integration, and student engagement through interactive, real-life learning. Passionate about building inclusive and culturally responsive classrooms. Currently completing a Master of Education with a focus on instructional design and technology.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Tolleson Union High School District
01.2022 - Current
  • Teach Spanish 1-2, 3-4, and Native Spanish 1-2 to students aged 14–18
  • Develop and implement interactive lessons using Canvas, Quizizz, Wordwall, Flip, and more
  • Lead cultural activities and organize events from Hispanic Heritage.
  • Mentor new teachers in technology tools and instructional design
  • Conduct data-driven assessments and modify instruction for language acquisition and engagement

Adult Education Spanish Instructor – Part-Time

Various Locations in Arizona
01.2015 - Current
  • Design beginner-level Spanish courses for adult learners with diverse backgrounds
  • Create hybrid (in-person + online) instruction formats to support accessibility
  • Promote practical language use through role-plays, scenarios, and cultural immersion

Spanish Teacher

Arizona Language Preparatory
08.2020 - 06.2023

As a teacher in a Spanish Immersion school, I instructed 3rd through 6th-grade students in Spanish, science, and social studies. My responsibilities included leveraging technology, creating engaging Spanish programs, and developing targeted activities to improve students' Spanish proficiency

Spanish Teacher

Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2017
  • Taught introductory Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills from 2nd to 6th grades
  • Led extracurricular clubs and reading circles in Spanish literature
  • Created inclusive learning environments with differentiated instruction strategies
  • Created strategies for big classes (35-45 students)

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum & Instruction

American InterContinental University (AIU)
01.2025

Bachelor of Education - undefined

Unidep university
01.2010

Skills

  • LMS Platforms: Canvas, Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams
  • Educational Tools: Quizizz, Wordwall, Kahoot, Duolingo, Flip (formerly Flipgrid), Canvas
  • Productivity Tools: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite
  • Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent)

Certification

  • Arizona Teaching Certification – Spanish (Grades 6–12)
  • Arizona Adult Teaching Certification.
  • CPR/First Aid Certified (Current)

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Tolleson Union High School District
01.2022 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Arizona Language Preparatory
08.2020 - 06.2023

Adult Education Spanish Instructor – Part-Time

Various Locations in Arizona
01.2015 - Current

Spanish Teacher

Middle School
09.2006 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Education - undefined

Unidep university

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Curriculum & Instruction

American InterContinental University (AIU)
Hiram Diaz