Angela Miller
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Dynamic Spanish Teacher with a proven track record of enhancing student engagement through language games and effective classroom management. Recognized for fostering a safe, positive learning environment and building strong relationships with students and parents, while adapting instruction to meet diverse learner needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Peyton Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, communicating effectively about student progress and addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish 3 field trips to reinforce language learning outside the classroom setting.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Spanish Teacher
Peyton Schools
Peyton, Colorado
08.2002 - 05.2008
- Participated in professional development workshops, staying current on educational trends and Spanish language resources.
- Developed strong rapport with fellow educators and staff members, working collaboratively toward school-wide goals.
- Addressed diverse learner needs by differentiating instruction and providing targeted support for struggling students.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a focused learning environment for all students.
- Increased student motivation through the use of diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in extracurricular activities and volunteering at school events.
- Established positive relationships with students and parents, promoting open communication and ongoing support.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Education
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO08-2002
Skills
- Classroom management
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Relationship building
- Vocabulary expansion
- Student engagement
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Advanced grammar
- Language Games
Other Roles
National Honor Society Sponsor
Coach: Middle School Girls' Volleyball, Basketball, and Track. Head Varsity Coach
Armed Staff
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Peyton Schools
08.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Peyton Schools
08.2002 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
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