Deborah Henry
Spanish Teacher
Milford,NJ
Summary
Seasoned and passionate Spanish Teacher focused on a safe, educational and fun experience to maximize student learning potential through evidence based practices with engaging student-centered learning. Curriculum Designer with a consistent scope and sequence at the forefront incorporating immersion-style and comprehensible input models supporting language acquisition. Cultural awareness advocate for student empowerment and world readiness. Credentialed Spanish Teacher in NJ, PA, MD and AZ.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Delaware Valley Regional High School
Frenchtown, NJ
09.2019 - Current
- Curriculum designer with consistent scope and sequence incorporating immersion-style and comprehensible input models for Spanish I, II, III, IV Honors and AP® Spanish Literature and Culture using NJSLS / ACTFL Standards.
- Implemented evidence-based practices with rigorous and engaging student-centered learning for diverse learners in-person, hybrid and remote.
- Focused on safe, educational and fun experience to maximize student learning potential.
- Supported and encouraged student leadership, collaborative learning and empowerment.
- Conducted home instruction for students with special needs.
- Conducted leveled placement of all students including heritage speakers.
- Monitored student progress providing feedback to maintain professional communication with students, staff and parents.
- Co-sponsored International Club.
Spanish Teacher
Prescott Unified School District
07.2008 - 06.2018
- Increased cultural awareness with comparison of languages and cultural perspectives in classes for 200+ students daily.
- Sponsored Spanish Club and Mountain Bike Team.
- Chaperoned extended weekend exchange to Mexico with sister city organization.
- Group leader for Service Learning Tours in Ecuador and Perú.
Spanish Teacher
Primavera School
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Developed and delivered first through fifth grade classes in immersive style approach to building comprehensible input through play, song, dance, stories, crafts and snippets of Spanish structure.
- Facilitated and taught class felted tapestry for annual fundraiser.
Fifth Grade Teacher
Humboldt Unified School District
07.2006 - 05.2007
- Designed and implemented lessons correlated to state standards using data from common benchmark assessments.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Empowered students to fundraise for materials and labor to create a school garden.
- Served as liaison for Prescott Valley Family Arts Festival.
- Nominated for Yavapai County Teacher of the Year.
Spanish Teacher
Mountain Oak Charter School
01.2001 - 05.2002
- Created lesson plans correlated to Waldorf pedagogical philosophy.
- Facilitated creative student engagement through song, games, story telling, painting, drawing and written work to foster student's basic Spanish acquisition.
Education
Secondary And Elementary Certification - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Weaving & Allied Disciplines, Spanish, Humanities
Prescott College
Prescott, AZLevel I Teacher Training -
Breath Body Mind
Online06.2021
High School Diploma -
Escuela Sarmiento
Tucumán, ArgentinaSkills
- Fluency in Spanish
- Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Certification
- Curriculum Development and assessment alignment with NJSLS Standards
- Comprehensible Input and Immersion model style teaching
- Intercultural Awareness Advocate
- Differentiated Learning Styles
- Student Leveled Placement assessment
- Textbook Selection
- Project and Club Supervision
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Small Group Tutoring
- Timely communication with all stakeholders
Certification
- Elementary and Secondary Teacher Training - 2006
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Delaware Valley Regional High School
09.2019 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Primavera School
09.2014 - 05.2015
Spanish Teacher
Prescott Unified School District
07.2008 - 06.2018
Fifth Grade Teacher
Humboldt Unified School District
07.2006 - 05.2007
Spanish Teacher
Mountain Oak Charter School
01.2001 - 05.2002
Secondary And Elementary Certification - Elementary Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - Weaving & Allied Disciplines, Spanish, Humanities
Prescott College
Level I Teacher Training -
Breath Body Mind
High School Diploma -
Escuela Sarmiento
- Elementary and Secondary Teacher Training - 2006
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