Christina Zeoli
Livonia,MI
Summary
Energetic Spanish teacher experienced in offering a positive and nurturing learning environment to foster language development.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools
09.2016 - Current
- Developed Curriculum Elementary Spanish classes
- Incorporated culture into lessons through videos, crafts, and children’s books
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to ensure that my teaching strategies would be effective for all students
- Collaborated with my colleagues in the World language department to develop lessons and activities
Spanish Teacher
Wayne-Westland Schools
09.2006 - 06.2010
- Effectively managed both middle and high school classrooms
- Developed Curriculum for Intro to World Languages course
- Integrated technology into the classroom by using CPS units, designing lessons that incorporated web-based activities, and requiring students create PowerPoint presentations
- Incorporated culture into lessons through readings, videos, discussions, warm-ups, presenting authentic artifacts, and food samples
- Ensured that students had the opportunity to read, write, listen to, and speak Spanish in the classroom daily
- Incorporated other subjects into lessons
Long term Substitute Teacher
Crestwood Public Schools
11.2005 - 06.2006
- Developed creative ways to make learning fun
- Taught reading, writing and Grammar skills
- Collaborated with the other Language Arts teacher to plan lessons and assessments
Long term Substitute Teacher
Plymouth- Canton Public Schools
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Collaborated with classroom teachers in the department to develop assessments for students
- Adapted textbook activities to suit the needs of students
- Designed web quest for students to explore the culture of Spain
- Used authentic assessments to evaluate students
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan05.2016
Teaching Certificate - Spanish
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan05.1998
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Cultural Awareness
Timeline
Elementary Spanish Teacher
Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools
09.2016 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Wayne-Westland Schools
09.2006 - 06.2010
Long term Substitute Teacher
Crestwood Public Schools
11.2005 - 06.2006
Long term Substitute Teacher
Plymouth- Canton Public Schools
11.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Eastern Michigan University
Teaching Certificate - Spanish
Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Central Michigan University
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