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
23200 Ryan Road, Warren MI 48091
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, MI12-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-1991
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