Diane Barie
Sewickley,PA
Summary
Dynamic World Language Teacher from Montour School District, excelling in multimedia integration and fostering student engagement. Expert in crafting comprehensive Spanish language curricula, leveraging language proficiency and organization skills. Achieved significant advancements in students' linguistic competencies, demonstrating a commitment to innovative teaching methodologies and a positive learning environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
World Language Teacher
Montour School District
McKees Rocks, PA
01.1992 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach Spanish language fundamentals, such as grammar, syntax, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
- Conducted student assessments to evaluate progress in learning Spanish language skills.
- Utilized technology-based resources for teaching Spanish language skills.
- Created interactive materials that encouraged students' engagement with the Spanish language.
- Collaborated with other teachers on projects involving the integration of world language learning into other subject areas.
- Integrated current events into classroom lessons to provide real-world context for understanding foreign cultures and languages.
- Designed comprehensive curriculum plans that incorporated various methods of instruction including audio and visual materials, online resources, textbooks, and hands-on activities.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by encouraging critical thinking skills and open dialogue among students.
- Encouraged creativity through the use of authentic materials such as songs, movies, literature., in order to increase motivation towards learning a foreign language.
- Monitored students' progress throughout coursework in order to identify areas needing further attention or improvement.
- Implemented strategies for differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.
- Selected and revised course curricula to meet current instructional demands.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Hispanic Language And Literature
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-1990
Skills
- Language proficiency
- Organization
- Multimedia integration
- Oral communication
- Teaching methodologies
- Grammar mastery
- knowledge of implementing IEPs
Languages
German
Elementary
Timeline
World Language Teacher
Montour School District
01.1992 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Hispanic Language And Literature
University of Pittsburgh
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