Deborah Faulkner
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dedicated Spanish Teacher committed to providing students students with warm, nurturing environments. Focused on helping learners of all skill levels advance through skilled group instruction and personalized support. Well-organized in handling all recordkeeping requirements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
World LanguageTeacher
San Juan Unified School DistrictSa
Sacramento, California
01.1999 - 06.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance Spanish language skills.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities promoting cultural awareness and language immersion.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and feedback sessions.
- Organized extracurricular activities to encourage student participation in the Spanish language community.
- Provided individual support and tutoring for students needing additional assistance in Spanish.
- Maintained a positive classroom environment fostering respect and communication among students.
- Utilized various resources such as textbooks, worksheets, audio recordings and videos for teaching purposes.
- Designed projects that required students to apply their knowledge of the Spanish language in real-world scenarios.
- Promoted cultural awareness among students by introducing them to Hispanic customs and traditions through class activities.
- Assisted with organizing field trips related to Spanish culture or history.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
- Encouraged students to use proper pronunciation when speaking Spanish by providing feedback during class discussions.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
- Fostered a culture of respect and curiosity for different cultures and languages.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
Education
CLAD CREDENTIAL - crosscultural and language aquisition
University of Stanislaus
Sacramento, CA06-2006
Supplementary Credential -Spanish - Spanish
California State University,Sacramento
06-1997
Middle School Teaching
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA06-1975
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies (now Called Liberal Studies)
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA06-1974
Skills
- Adaptability to diverse learners
- Developed lesson plans
- Classroom management
- Cultural immersion
- Student assessment
- Individual tutoring
- Language acquisition strategies
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
World LanguageTeacher
San Juan Unified School DistrictSa
01.1999 - 06.2024
CLAD CREDENTIAL - crosscultural and language aquisition
University of Stanislaus
Supplementary Credential -Spanish - Spanish
California State University,Sacramento
Middle School Teaching
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Arts - American Studies (now Called Liberal Studies)
California State University, Chico
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