Carola A. Osses
Trumbull
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with over 20 years of teaching experience, including almost 10 years as department leader. Proven success in enhancing curriculum, supporting teachers, and promoting effective instructional strategies to improve student outcomes in a diverse urban environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MLL Department Chair
Norwalk High School
Norwalk
01.2017 - Current
- Supported teachers with curriculum, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and instructional materials while overseeing department operations.
- Led curriculum development for diverse educational programs at Norwalk High School.
- Coordinated faculty meetings to enhance collaboration and communication among staff.
- Oversaw student performance evaluations to ensure academic standards were met.
ESL Teacher
Norwalk High School
Norwalk
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Instructed diverse student groups in English across grades 9-12, tailoring lessons to meet individual proficiency levels.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse ESL student populations.
- Implemented interactive activities to enhance language acquisition and retention.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate ESL strategies across curricula.
Spanish Teacher
West Rocks Middle School
Norwalk
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Taught bilingual students in grades 6-8 to enhance their language proficiency and cultural understanding.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive activities to enhance language comprehension.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive environment.
Part-time Faculty
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport
01.2004 - 01.2006
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven
01.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Doctor of Education (ED. D.) - Curriculum and Teaching
National University
San Diego, California08-2025
Intermediate Administrator Certification -
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut07-2022
Master of Science - Bilingual, Multicultural Education and TESOL
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, ConnecticutBachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Ottawa University
Phoenix, ArizonaSkills
- Curriculum development
- Bilingual education
- Student assessment
- Educational leadership
- Native Spanish speaker
- Diverse population experience
- Computer proficiency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Decision-making collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Professional growth
Affiliations
- Connecticut TEAM Mentor
- TESOL Member
Certification
- Spanish 7-12, 023
- TESOL K-12, 111
- Department Chair, 105
- Intermedia Administrator, 092
Accomplishments
- Norwalk High School Excellence in Education Award, 2021, Teacher of the Year
- Connecticut Community Colleges Minority Fellow Award, 2004
Related Experience
- Part-time Faculty, Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT, 2004-2006
- Graduate Teaching Assistant, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, 2004-2006
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Timeline
MLL Department Chair
Norwalk High School
01.2017 - Current
ESL Teacher
Norwalk High School
01.2013 - 01.2017
Spanish Teacher
West Rocks Middle School
01.2006 - 01.2013
Part-time Faculty
Housatonic Community College
01.2004 - 01.2006
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Connecticut State University
01.2004 - 01.2006
Doctor of Education (ED. D.) - Curriculum and Teaching
National University
Intermediate Administrator Certification -
Sacred Heart University
Master of Science - Bilingual, Multicultural Education and TESOL
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
Ottawa University