Jean Bubeck
Cressona,PA
Summary
I served in the US Army as a Medic. During this time, the Army assigned either me or my husband (also in service) to Germany for a total of 9 years. I grew fond of the German culture and its language, and when my husband died on Active Duty, I returned stateside and subsequently enrolled in KU for German education. I added Spanish to better make my job search a success. I retired in August 2021 after 23 years of teaching.
I have 39 Masters credits, but no degree, as I took courses necessary to expand my skills. In addition to German and Spanish, I also have a working knowledge of French and speak it passably well. I have taught students from 5th to 12th grade and have worked as an instructor in the Elementary-level After School program. I am self-motivated, hard working, and very understanding of the lives and motivations of children. I believe each child can succeed.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
German Teacher
Minersville Area School District
Minersville, PA
08.2012 - 08.2021
- Tutored and assisted children individually or in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Delivered 30 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 95 students per semester in German language and culture.
German and Spanish Teacher
Fleetwood Area School District
Fleetwood, PA
10.2002 - 07.2012
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
German and Spanish Teacher
Tamaqua Area School District
Tamaqua, PA
08.1999 - 10.2002
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Communicated and participated with homeschool programs and tutored homeschoolers in foreign languages.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and [State]'s core educational standards.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Education
No Degree - Masters of Instructional Planning
Gratz College
Elkins Park, PABachelor of Arts - Educational Instruction, German And Spanish
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA12.1998
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Records Maintenance
- Test and quiz creation
- Lesson Planning
- Learning style assessment
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
Languages
German
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Timeline
German Teacher
Minersville Area School District
08.2012 - 08.2021
German and Spanish Teacher
Fleetwood Area School District
10.2002 - 07.2012
German and Spanish Teacher
Tamaqua Area School District
08.1999 - 10.2002
No Degree - Masters of Instructional Planning
Gratz College
Bachelor of Arts - Educational Instruction, German And Spanish
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania