Dafne Berg
Havertown,PA
Summary
Spanish educator with native fluency in Spanish and ample expertise in early childhood language acquisition. Proficient in immersive instruction techniques, including Total Physical Response (TPR) and Orton-Gillingham methodologies. Committed to creating inclusive classroom environments that promote warm, joyful and confident learning experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Friends' Central School
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
09.2017 - Current
- Design and implement communicative, proficiency-based curriculum aligned with ACTFL standards to enhance student engagement and language proficiency
- Maintain 90%+ target language immersion, facilitating authentic language acquisition and improving student fluency
- Foster a respectful, collaborative classroom environments that empowered student voice and encouraged active participation
- Guide students in building confidence through effective communication techniques
- Bring art, acting and music into the classroom to increase multisensory learning and elevate cultural connections
- Varsity field hockey coach and goalie specialist
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Vail Mountain School
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed performance-based assessments to effectively measure and support language proficiency growth
- Implemented task-based and comprehensible input strategies to enhance student engagement in Spanish II and III
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student needs.
- Implemented interactive activities to promote Spanish language skills.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance language comprehension.
Kindergarten Teacher & Lower School Instructor (Grades 1–5)
Vail Mountain School
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Led a full-time Kindergarten classroom supporting foundational academic and social-emotional development
- Collaborated daily with students in Grades 1–5 to enhance literacy and language development
- Applied structured literacy instruction informed by Orton-Gillingham methodology
- Implemented targeted differentiation strategies to support diverse learners' unique needs
- Designed immersive Spanish experiences that fostered joyful participation and meaningful communication
Volunteer Assistant Spanish Teacher
Baker Demonstration School
Wilmette, IL
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Facilitated language practice for students in grades one to seven through interactive activities.
- Led small groups to support gifted students and those with learning differences.
- Enhanced oral, written, and reading fluency using targeted exercises and creative activities.
- Founded volunteer club at Baker Demonstration School to promote community engagement.
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Lincolnwood Elementary School
Evanston, IL
09.2005 - 06.2011
- Facilitated small group discussions to enhance student comprehension.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson activities.
- Provided one-on-one reading and writing support to K-4 students after district training.
- Served as PTA president in 2010-11, and introduced a leveled reading library at the school.
Founder & Director
Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion Program
Evanston, USA
06.2001 - 06.2006
- Founded and directed art- and music-based Spanish immersion program, enriching language exposure for young children and families
- Expanded enrollment from 1 to 60 students within two months
- Built partnerships with families, enhancing community engagement while supervising instructional staff
- Designed developmentally appropriate curriculum grounded in authentic language exposure
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brown University
Rhode IslandSkills
- Target Language Immersion (ACTFL-Aligned)
- TPR instruction
- Comprehensible input
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Structured Literacy & Orton-Gillingham
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- MACTFL Board leadership
- Early Childhood & Elementary Spanish (K–5)
- Classroom management
- Strong communication
- Visual artist
Certification
- Orton-Gillingham Certified
- American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages: Maintaining the Target Language in the Classroom
- Professional Training in Comprehensible Input Methodologies
Timeline
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Friends' Central School
09.2017 - Current
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Vail Mountain School
09.2015 - 06.2016
Kindergarten Teacher & Lower School Instructor (Grades 1–5)
Vail Mountain School
10.2014 - 06.2015
Volunteer Assistant Spanish Teacher
Baker Demonstration School
09.2011 - 06.2014
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Lincolnwood Elementary School
09.2005 - 06.2011
Founder & Director
Mis Amigos Spanish Immersion Program
06.2001 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brown University