Claudia Tozzatto
Spanish Teacher/Curriculum Developer
Nine Mile Point,LA
Summary
Highly motivated Spanish Teacher with 15+ years of experience, a Master's degree in Spanish, and experience as a Curriculum Developer. Enthusiastic and dedicated to creating dynamic and enjoyable lessons. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn the Spanish language and understand its culture. Well-organized in handling all record keeping requirements.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Bridgedale Elementary, JPPSS
Metairie, LA
08.2018 - Current
- Taught English language skills to non-English speaking students from kindergarten through 5th grade
- Promoted parental involvement in school and in student extra curricular activities
- Designed, administered, and evaluated formative, summative, and mandated assessments as appropriate
- Proficiently translated both technical and non-technical documents and interpreted for parents, teachers and community members
- Organized cultural events such as the Hispanic Festival
Lead Spanish Teacher/Curriculum Developer
International School of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Developed 4th, 5th, and 6th grade school curriculum and assessments
- Translated legal documents from English to Spanish, and vice versa
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
Assistant Principal
International School of Louisiana
Metairie, LA
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, and class orientation sessions
- Responsible for supervision, discipline, and monitoring of students
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships
- Chaired meetings (e.g. Curriculum, safety, site advisory, educational services, etc.) for coordinating services, activities, and ensuring that outcomes achieve school objectives
- Worked cooperatively with administrative team, support district-wide goals and initiatives
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle
Lead Teacher
International School Of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
08.2010 - 07.2013
- Held teacher responsibilities as well as administrative duties
- Observed department members in classroom to determine sources of frustration and possible solutions
- Offered direction in areas like course planning, professional development, educational services, standardized testing improvement or other subjects
- Assisted in developing of School Curriculum
- Translated school related documents, curriculum and oversaw translations made by others
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher
International School Of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA
08.2004 - 01.2013
- Planned and taught lessons in language arts, math, science and social studies according to Grade Level Expectations/Common Core
- Taught grades 3rd -5th
- Evaluated students
- Participated in planning and development of school's curriculum and grade level assessments
Education
Certification in English as a Second Language -
Tulane University
New Orleans, LAMaster of Arts - Romance Languages, Spanish
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LABachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
New Orleans, LASkills
Strong communication and interpersonal skillsCreative lesson planning enriched by personal scholarship in music, Latin American Studies, and comparative literatureUses a project based approach to learning
Industry best practices
Course material creation
Curriculum selection
Certification
Louisiana Certification in Elementary grades, 1-8
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Bridgedale Elementary, JPPSS
08.2018 - Current
Lead Spanish Teacher/Curriculum Developer
International School of Louisiana
08.2014 - 06.2018
Assistant Principal
International School of Louisiana
08.2013 - 07.2014
Lead Teacher
International School Of Louisiana
08.2010 - 07.2013
Elementary Spanish Immersion Teacher
International School Of Louisiana
08.2004 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
Master of Arts - Romance Languages, Spanish
University of New Orleans
Certification in English as a Second Language -
Tulane University