Angela Dankenbring
Central Catholic High School
2026
years of professional experience
I am an experienced educator prepared for a new role in teaching. I have a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results from students by building relationship and trust. I am able to adapt to changes in focus easily and with expertise within the classroom. I have a deep and long-standing understanding of curriculum development, classroom management, and student assessment. I am well-known for fostering an inclusive learning environment where anyone who enters my classroom feels supported and valued and that I am their biggest cheerleader for reaching their greatest potential.
Work History
Spanish Teacher
22 Years- I served as the World Language Department Head from 2007-2016
- I have developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards.
- I have facilitated many immersive Spanish-language activities to enhance student fluency and cultural understanding.
- I well-known for organizing field trips and hosting guest speakers to promote understanding of Spanish-speaking people and culture.
- I am skilled in assessing student progress through regular evaluations and feedback.
- I have implemented technology tools for interactive learning experiences in the classroom, where useful.
- I am well-known for boosting student engagement with interactive activities that incorporate authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- I have always felt that culture is of utmost importance in a language classroom and consistently enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- I have always been a team player and am ready to jump in to assist my colleagues and students to support their learning. I have taught extra classes, filling last-minute needs. I have created long-term substitute plans for a teacher out on sick leave.
- I have supported students in a variety of activities outside of the classroom. I acted as an adult supervisor and group leader on a variety of retreats. I acted as a supervisor and facilitator for a variety of community service projects including but not limited to serving food at the Blanchet House, visiting the elderly at Laurelhurst Senior Living, cleaning graves at Lone Fir Cemetery and yard clean up for elderly home owners.
Adjunct Professor
13 Years 7 Months- Spanish 4B: Spanish Through Film and Short Stories at Central Catholic High School matriculated as Spanish 4/SPN 270 through Portland Community College.
- I have consistently collaborated with PCC faculty and other Dual Credit area teachers to design curricula that align with institutional goals and standards.
- I have consistently participated in PCC-wide meetings to align course offerings with evolving industry trends and workforce needs.
- I have always strived to enhance student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources, per PCC expectations.
- I created curriculum that encouraged class cultural interest by building interesting discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- I have always focused on re-evaluated and reflection after every lesson plan implementation to ensure student-centered learning.
Mentor Teacher
- I worked to support new teachers as a mentor teacher over four different school years: Oct 2005-June 2006, Oct 2008-June 2009, Oct 2012-June 2013 and Oct 2022-2023.
- I provided mentorship and support to new teachers, fostering professional growth and instructional improvement.
- I provided support as new teachers worked to develop engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning experiences.
- I encouraged with support as new teachers implemented innovative teaching strategies and improved classroom engagement and student outcomes.
Creator National Spanish Teacher Exam
1 Year 5 Months- I was honored to be able to collaborate with colleagues from around the country in order to develop a national testing tool for teacher licensure.
- I worked with colleagues to maintain project timelines and ensure adherence to deadlines across initiatives.
- I helped to facilitate clear communication between design team members, ensuring project goals were met on time and within budget constraints, as I served as scribe for the creation process.
- As the scribe, I demonstrated exceptional attention to detail.
- I worked closely with colleagues to problem-solve in the face of complex design challenges, resulting in high-quality and culturally-relevant outcomes.
Master Teacher
- I have been honored to support student-teachers exploring their new chosen career on two different occasions (Dec 2004-May 2005 and Dec 2010-May 2011).
- I provided guidance on classroom management and lesson planning for student-teachers.
- I was able to give constructive feedback to student-teachers enabling them to continuously improve their skills and understanding of course material and teaching pedagogy.
- I assisted student-teachers as they explored ways to deliver course concepts with engaging, student-focused activities.
- I was able to help to guide student-teachers to develop and implement classroom routines to address a variety of student needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Language and Culture
- Some of the relevant and interesting (to me) coursework included but was not limited to: Resources for Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language; Literature and Culture in Spanish-speaking America; and The History of the Spanish Language.
- I wrote and submitted my thesis in 2017: “La inmigración México a los Estados Unidos desde 1800".
K-12 Spanish Language Certification - K-12 Foreign Language Instruction
- I was able to do student teaching in a Middle School working with beginning-level Spanish classes and a High School with Spanish 1 and 2 classes.
BA - European Studies
- Beyond the typical classwork at SPU, I started my love of travel in Spanish-speaking countries and study abroad at the University of Salamanca, Spain. This was a summer session that included language and culture classes, a multi-cultural dormitory experience and class excursions to historic sites.
Skills
Experienced in Teaching Spanish at all levels Spanish 1 to AP Spanish Literature
Collaborative learning
Teaching strategies
Peer coaching/Teacher training
Project-based learning
New hire orientation
Literacy development with a focus on heritage Spanish-speakers
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Portland Community College
01.2013 - 2026Read More
Creator National Spanish Teacher Exam
Pearson Evaluation
12.2008 - 05.2010Read More
Spanish Teacher
Central Catholic High School
01.2004 - 01.2026Read More
Mentor Teacher
Central Catholic
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Master Teacher
PSU/UP
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Universidad De Salamanca
Master of Arts from Spanish Language and Culture
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Seattle Pacific University
K-12 Spanish Language Certification from K-12 Foreign Language Instruction
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Seattle Pacific University
BA from European Studies
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