Anne Adams
Educator
Summary
Resourceful Spanish educator with heritage fluency and a proven track record at Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Expert in curriculum development and creative lesson design, fostering engaging learning environments. Strong communicator and adaptable leader, enhancing student engagement through innovative educational technology and immersive activities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Spanish Teacher 6th-8th Grade
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Pennington, NJ
09.2017 - 06.2024
- Taught Spanish 1 and 2 curriculums according to ACTFL, the American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages, standards of the modes of communication (presentational, interpersonal, and interpretative), utilizing various resources, such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings, and videos, for teaching purposes.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and students' individual educational needs by integrating technology in the classroom.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
Spanish Instructor
Pace University, Program for Au Pairs
Westchester, NY
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Facilitated immersive language activities so students can apply language skills in real life situations.
- Utilized various teaching methods such as role-playing, conversation practice, multimedia resources, and others.
Spanish Teacher 8th-12th Grade
Northern Burlington Regional School District
Columbus, NJ
09.2005 - 06.2017
- Taught Spanish 1 & Culture and Conversation by incorporating different teaching strategies and activities to engage students, including communicative, thematic, backward design, big ideas, and target learning.
- Partnered with other world language teachers to discuss curriculum pacing, create teaching materials, rubrics, and share learning activities for a prevalent student population of military families.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture
Universidad De Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain02-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05-1985
Skills
- Spanish heritage fluency
- Curriculum development
- Creative lesson design
- Educational technology
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability to change
Affiliations
- ADDITIONAL TEACHING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH - Adult Spanish Instructor | Evening & Community Programs | 2000 – 2009• Northern Burlington County Evening School (2007 – 2009)• First Baptist Community Development & Youth Center (2000 – 2003)
- Conceptualized and spearheaded “Etiquette Yourself,” a high-impact community-outreach initiative for Faith Baptist Community Development Center and United Way of Greater Union County, mobilizing transitional adults toward work readiness by instilling professional etiquette, elevating self-confidence, and sharpening interview communication Early 2000s
- EARLIER CAREER — Sales, Risk Management & Federal Government (1985-2004)
- Pharmaceutical Sales, Food Sales Territory Manager, Home Insurance Underwriter, Bilingual Social Insurance Representative
Additional Highlights
- Transitioned from educator to full-time nomad in 2024: 3 continents, 14 countries, 22 overall— as a solo traveler, mastering end-to-end travel logistics, navigating multi-currency budgeting, and deepening cultural intelligence.
SELECTED ACCOLADES | PUBLIC & MEDIA APPEARANCES
- Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine — (January 2012) profile highlighted community-driven education work and personal brand.
- Runway Model, Palmer Square Fashion Week (Princeton, NJ | 2010)
- Pageant Leadership & Judging
Mrs. Pennsylvania & Mrs. Maryland United States — Final-round judge (2010)
National American Miss New Jersey — Judge (2004)
Somerset & Union County Preliminaries, Miss New Jersey America Scholarship — Judge (2004)
East Coast USA Pageant — Judge (2002)
America’s National Teenager Scholarship, New York — Head Judge (2003) - Mistress of Ceremonies, Mrs. Pennsylvania America Pageant — 2003 & 2004
- On-Air Guest Coach, MTV’s MADE (“Miss Junior” episode, 2004)
- State & National Pageant Titles
Mrs. Pennsylvania America 2002 — represented the state at the nationally televised 2003 Mrs. America Pageant; served as spokesperson for Crest® White Strips.
Ms. New Jersey Woman 2002 — first runner-up at national Ms American United States Woman competition. - Winner, Jones New York in the Classroom Teacher Contest — New Jersey statewide honoree, 2008.
- Contestant Coordinator, New Jersey & New York Teen and Miss U.S. Latina Pageant (2000).
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- State of New Jersey Teacher License, 2006
- Alternate Route NJ State Teacher Training Certification, Rowan University Glassboro, NJ 2006
Accomplishments
- Teacher of The Year Nominee, 2023
- Ranked within top 10% nationally and within the top 25 in respiratory sales as well as #1 in District Sales and market share Staten Island territory Innovex Incorporated – 1998
- Regional Recognition for Increased market share in oral contraceptives within Chicago territory, Ortho McNeil Pharmaceuticals – 1993
- Regional Winner Grocery Display- The Pillsbury Company -1990
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Spanish Instructor
Pace University, Program for Au Pairs
03.2018 - 10.2018
Middle School Spanish Teacher 6th-8th Grade
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
09.2017 - 06.2024
Spanish Teacher 8th-12th Grade
Northern Burlington Regional School District
09.2005 - 06.2017
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Culture
Universidad De Salamanca
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Fairleigh Dickinson University