Alex Althoff
Chandler,Arizona
Summary
Experienced and adaptable international educator with 8+ years of high school teaching experience at an American program in China. Skilled in delivering English Literature and beginner Spanish instruction. Culturally fluent, globally minded, and passionate about language education. Near-native Spanish proficiency and advanced Mandarin skills enable strong cross-cultural communication and curriculum flexibility. Open to teaching English, Spanish, or Mandarin at the secondary level in international school settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ASU Preparatory Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Long Term substitute teaching role.
- Managed daily classroom routines efficiently, promoting a structured environment conducive to learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and consistently enforced consequences in order to maintain an orderly classroom conducive to learning.
- Enhanced classroom management skills by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for behavior.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment that promoted academic growth.
High School English & Spanish Teacher
Jinling American High School
03.2013 - 07.2021
- Delivered engaging English Literature instruction to grades 10-12, helping students build critical analysis and academic writing skills.
- Developed and taught a beginner-level Spanish course to grade 12 students, incorporating cultural themes and conversational foundations.
- Created differentiated lesson plans for multilingual learners from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Participated in curriculum development and end-of-year oral proficiency evaluations.
- Contributed to a collaborative teaching team focused on college preparation and academic excellence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2009
Skills
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Student-Centered Learning
- Language Acquisition Support
- Curriculum Design
- Multilingual Instruction (English, Spanish, Mandarin)
- Technology Integration (Canvas, iTunes U, LMS Platforms)
- Multi-subject instruction
- Student engagement
Certification
Oxford Seminars TEFL Certificate
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
ASU Preparatory Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
High School English & Spanish Teacher
Jinling American High School
03.2013 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - East Asian Studies
University of Arizona
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