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Bessie Tasios

23703 Piper Eastpointe

Summary

Dynamic World Language Teacher at Fitzgerald Public Schools, adept at fostering student engagement and cultural awareness through innovative lesson plans and multimedia integration. Successfully enhanced language proficiency by implementing differentiated instruction and collaborative learning strategies, resulting in significant student progress. Committed to continuous professional development and creating a respectful, inclusive classroom environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Fitzgerald Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to foster language acquisition and cultural understanding.
  • Assisted in creating assessments to evaluate student progress and proficiency levels.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology and multimedia resources into lessons.
  • Implemented interactive activities to encourage student participation and language use.
  • Provided individualized support to students, addressing diverse learning needs and styles.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and methodologies.
  • Maintained a positive classroom environment that promotes respect and collaboration among students.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and curriculum updates.
  • Enhanced classroom experience with the use of multimedia tools to support diverse learning styles.
  • Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect for diversity and encouraged open communication among students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments to ensure appropriate instructional strategies were applied.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in world language education and incorporate new techniques into teaching strategies.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction methods to accommodate various learning abilities within the classroom, ensuring all students made significant progress toward language goals.
  • Promoted global awareness by organizing cultural events and inviting guest speakers from different countries to share their experiences with students.
  • Increased student interest in world languages by incorporating cultural activities and real-life scenarios into lesson plans.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Michigan, Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
12-1997

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-1991

Skills

  • Organization
  • Student engagement
  • Collaborative learning
  • Oral communication
  • Cultural awareness
  • Assessment strategies
  • Multimedia integration
  • Language proficiency
  • Technology utilization

Languages

Greek
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Fitzgerald Public Schools
08.1998 - 08.2025

Master of Arts - Education

University of Michigan, Dearborn

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Wayne State University