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Keyla Santisteban

Keyla Santisteban

Spanish Language Educational Program Developer/Department Chair

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    👩‍🏫 Lifelong Educator ✨, Curriculum Developer 📚, and Social Justice Equity Champion 🌍

  • Education

    • Corepower Yoga University

      2023 - 2024
      200 Hour Teacher Training

    • Corepower University

      2022 - 2022
      50hr Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy

    • Los Angeles High School for the Arts

      2006 - 2010
      High School Performing Arts 9th-12th

      Activities and Societies: International Thespian Society, Gay-Straight Alliance, Green Squad Performing arts school, where we gained knowledge about different aspects of theater and apply them to real life.

    • University of Southern California

      2018 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Secondary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta Pi (Alpha Gamma Gamma Chapter) International Honor Society in Education https://santisteusc.weebly.com/

    • UCLA Center X

      2020 - 2020
      2020 Bilingual Authorization Summer Intensive Spanish EDUCATION

      Activities and Societies: The UCLA Summer Intensive for Bilingual Teachers (SIBT) is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved program, providing K-12 educators in California the opportunity to earn a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish. Students in SIBT must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA in the following courses:- 413A: Language and Culture (2 units) - Spanish- 413B: Methodology for Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting (2 units) - Spanish - Focus on developing cultural and language skills for home speakers, using activities for real-world and academic language proficiency. Includes models for teaching academic content in the primary language for bilingual students.- 413C: Culture of… Show more Students in SIBT must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA in the following courses:- 413A: Language and Culture (2 units) - Spanish- 413B: Methodology for Language Instruction in a Bilingual Setting (2 units) - Spanish - Focus on developing cultural and language skills for home speakers, using activities for real-world and academic language proficiency. Includes models for teaching academic content in the primary language for bilingual students.- 413C: Culture of Emphasis (2 units) - Spanish-Speakers in California - Discusses culture of emphasis, historical periods, events, values, beliefs, migration, and contemporary demography. Letter grading is applied. Show less

    • University of California, Davis

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Women and Gender Studies & Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Lambda Delta Lambda Studied Political Science and Women and Gender Studies

  • Experience

    • St. James' Episcopal School

      Aug 2023 - now
      Spanish Language Educational Program Developer/Department Chair

      - Directed the development of a customized Spanish language program for325+ elementary students (K-6th grade), collaborating with 13 teachers and 2 administrators to ensure students received 30 to 60 minutes of weekly Spanish instruction.- Developed culturally relevant curriculum materials, including lesson plans, activities, assessments, and supplementary resources, ensuring alignment with proficiency standards and learning objectives.- Created dynamic and interactive educational content in various formats, such as text-based materials, multimedia resources, audiovisual materials, and online modules, to support language acquisition and proficiency development.- Stayed updated on current trends and best practices in language education, instructional design, and educational technology, incorporating pedagogical innovations to enhance learning experiences.- Conducted thorough needs assessments and learner evaluations to identify gaps, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in existing language learning programs, and developed targeted solutions to address these areas.- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams of educators, subject matter experts, content developers, instructional designers, and multimedia specialists to ensure the coherence, quality, and effectiveness of educational programs.- Reviewed and evaluated educational materials and programs to ensure accuracy, relevance, cultural authenticity, and adherence to curriculum standards and learning outcomes.- Continuously monitored, evaluated, and refined educational programs based on learner feedback, performance data, and emerging trends, striving to optimize learning outcomes and user satisfaction through ongoing improvement efforts.- Led daily teaching sessions of 30 minutes per day for large student populations ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade, fostering language acquisition and cultural understanding among learners. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)

      National Council of Mental WellBeing
      Oct 2022
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    • Edpuzzle Coach

      Edpuzzle, Inc.
      Oct 2020
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    • Edpuzzle Level 2 Teacher Certification

      Edpuzzle
      Mar 2020

    • Adult Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid

      Emergency University
      Oct 2015

    • Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

      Emergency University
      Oct 2015

    • UCLA Bilingual Authorization – Spanish

      University of California, Los Angeles
      Aug 2020

    • Alpha Gamma Gamma Chapter International Society Member

      Kappa Delta Pi
      Nov 2019

    • Master of Arts in Teaching, Single Subject Teaching

      University of Southern California
      May 2020

    • Social Media Marketing Foundations

      LinkedIn
      Jan 2023
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    • Edpuzzle Level 1 Certified Teacher

      Edpuzzle
      Mar 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Keyla Santisteban
      Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Exceptional Commitment to Middle and High School Students California State Treasurer Honorable Fiona Ma Aug 2023
    • Awarded to Keyla Santisteban
      LA's Best Outstanding Alumni Award 2023 LA's Best Afterschool Enrichment Program 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EGoyf1Ivcs
    • Awarded to Keyla Santisteban
      Community Service Awards Internship and Career Center at University of California- Davis Apr 2013 Bronze to award past community service events. In addition, the recipients of this award are recognized at the Internship and Career Center at University of California Davis for having to make a difference in the community.
    • Awarded to Keyla Santisteban
      Deans' Honor List, Winter Quarter 2012 College Of Letters and Science Mar 2012 Recognition of undergraduate students who have completed 12 or more letter-graded units at UC Davis during the quarter with a 3.5 grade point average or better for that term.
    • Awarded to Keyla Santisteban
      Ruth E. Anderson Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Office Mar 2011 This award is in recognition of your academic accomplishments and the Committee’s evaluation of your potential for future achievement. It is restricted to Women and Gender Studies majors with demonstrated financial need; preference is given to women, but in abidance with proposition 209.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Los Angeles Regional Cohort

      Issued by Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) on Oct 2024
      Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)Associated with Keyla Santisteban

    • Alumni Chapter Leader (Los Angeles)

      Issued by University of California, Davis on May 2023
      University of California, DavisAssociated with Keyla Santisteban

    • Teaching Fellow

      Issued by Inspiring Teachers on Jun 2023
      Inspiring TeachersAssociated with Keyla Santisteban