Caring teacher with five years of experience in Spanish instruction. Expert in implementing modern educational techniques into daily practices who is committed to long-term student success through well-rounded educations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Harper Creek Community Schools
08.2019 - Current
Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Stepped into leadership of the Spanish department as part of the District Curriculum Council and developed strong rapport with fellow educators and staff members, working collaboratively toward school-wide goals.
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and hands-on activities in lessons, including the creation or revamp of the majority of the HCMS Spanish curriculum.
Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Established positive relationships with students and parents, promoting open communication and ongoing support.
Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on classroom techniques.
Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
Premier Substitute Spanish Teacher
Edustaff
01.2018 - 06.2019
Stepped in for both a maternity leave and an almost yearlong medical leave
Taught high school Spanish I and Spanish II classes, delivering instruction and adopting the curriculum of both levels
These included reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish
Graded and evaluated homework assignments, oral presentations, projects, writing assignments and assessments, and formative and summative assessments via paper and electronic resources using the students' devices
Monitored and reflected on the data for assessments to adjust the lesson plans to meet student needs and to continue to grow and improve as a teacher
Modeled how to complete activities, assignments, and assessments, utilizing the document camera, or manipulatives
Managed the classroom by bonding with the students as well as implementing school disciplinary protocol
Hosted parent-teacher conferences and continued contact with parents and guardians of students via email, Schoology, and phone
Provided further assistance and academic support before and after school hours as well as during intervention periods
Updated the Schoology page for each class with the day's date, activities, homework, and upcoming tests and quizzes.
Built relationships with students and encouraged them in their learning of the Spanish language
Communicated with parents and guardians of students
Offered additional support before and after school and during intervention time.
Substitute Spanish Immersion Teacher
Edustaff
Managed a Spanish Immersion classroom, instructing 7th and 8th grade students fully in the target language of Spanish according to the lesson plans left by the teacher
Developed good connections with students
Graded projects and assumed the responsibilities of the teacher.
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Edustaff
Managed Spanish IIA and IIB classes
Taught content and classes according to the lesson plans left by the teacher
Created affinity with students
Graded classwork and formative and summative assessments
General Guest/ Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
12.2016 - 06.2019
Managed classrooms and instructed on a variety of topics according to the lesson plans left by the teachers
Positions held in December 2016, Winter semester 2017, December 2017, Winter semester 2018, and during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Barista
Spartan Nash Family Fare
06.2015 - 02.2017
Built rapport with customers, created handcrafted beverages, and provided outstanding customer service.
Crew Member
Taco Bell
11.2012 - 09.2014
Advanced to Trainer and then Shift Lead
Trained and then managed shift crews of high school and college-aged employees, maintained the food preparation schedule, provided exceptional customer service and built rapport with customers, and prepared food.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Hudsonville High School
Bachelor of Arts - SPANISH AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
Allendale And Grand Rapids, MI
12.2017
Skills
Passed the OPI for Spanish Proficiency with Advanced-Low
Student Engagement
Vocabulary building
Oral communication
Curriculum creation
Classroom Organization
Other Employment History
Thermotron Industries, Holland, MI, Summer 2017, 2019, Worked closely with team members to create detailed work instructions for standard products and custom training manuals, developed safety training courses, digitalized the company's records, and collaborated with coworkers to invent a company-wide book system for reorganizing the work instruction and print manuals.
Spartan Nash Family Fare, Hudsonville, MI, June 2015, February 2017, Built rapport with customers, created handcrafted beverages, and provided outstanding customer service.
Taco Bell, Jenison, MI, November 2012, September 2014, Advanced to Trainer and then Shift Lead. Trained and then managed shift crews of high school and college-aged employees, maintained the food preparation schedule, provided exceptional customer service and built rapport with customers, and prepared food.
Aptitudes
A highly-qualified graduate of Grand Valley State University who is certified to teach Spanish and psychology at the secondary level
Compassionate, sincere, and friendly when building rapport with students, which founds the creation of a consistently well-managed classroom
Growth minded, providing students with a safe environment where imperfections are embraced and students are challenged to learn from mistakes.
Experienced and capable of developing engaging, innovative content that incorporates diverse learning styles
Volunteer Experience
HUDSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, VOLUNTEER SPANISH TUTOR, Hudsonville, MI, September 2015, May 2016, Assisted students in studying and provided options including gamification (vocabulary competition between two students), flashcards, oral quizzes, mini written quizzes, etc. Wrote and graded mini quizzes. Tutored students in other subjects as necessary.
WELLSPRING CHURCH, College & Career Group Co-Leader, Hudsonville, MI, March 2018, Present, Coplan bi-weekly meetings, maintain relationships within the group, assist in recruiting possible new members, lead women during gathering times, and provide mentoring when needed.
WELLSPRING CHURCH, Ladies Small Group Leader, Hudsonville, MI, January 2017, June 2018, Prepare and teach lessons to a small group of college-and-career-aged women through book studies, host the small group sessions, and develop friendships with the small group members.
WELLSPRING CHURCH, Lead Teacher of 3's room, Hudsonville, MI, January 2016, Present, Teach lessons to 3-year-olds based on the selected curriculum, supervise the classroom, manage the time schedule for play, songs, snack, craft, and lesson/ review time, manage two assistants, care for and interact with children, and help children develop good listening skills and proper behavior.
WELLSPRING CHURCH, Assistant Teacher in Early Education Classrooms, Hudsonville, MI, April 2006, January 2016, Aided lead teachers as necessary, engaged with children and helped children develop good listening skills and proper behavior, and helped maintain the classroom schedules.
WELLSPRING CHURCH, AWANA Leader, September 2008, Present, Teach and review lessons with children according to the curriculum, help children develop good listening skills and proper behavior, care for and engage with children ages 3-5 years, and engage in games/ activities with children.
WELLSPRING CHURCH, Summer Vacation Bible School Leader, 2006, Present, Teach children lessons according to the curriculum, maintain the activities schedule, develop strategies for maintaining order outdoors with a large group and small group of children, and manage a team of 10-20 children and 1-2 assistants.
Timeline
Secondary Spanish Teacher
Harper Creek Community Schools
08.2019 - Current
Premier Substitute Spanish Teacher
Edustaff
01.2018 - 06.2019
General Guest/ Substitute Teacher
Edustaff
12.2016 - 06.2019
Barista
Spartan Nash Family Fare
06.2015 - 02.2017
Crew Member
Taco Bell
11.2012 - 09.2014
Substitute Spanish Immersion Teacher
Edustaff
Substitute Spanish Teacher
Edustaff
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Hudsonville High School
Bachelor of Arts - SPANISH AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
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