Eric Alekson
Belle Vernon,PA
Summary
Innovative Bilingual Spanish Teacher with strong written, verbal and student engagement skills. Extensive training in intercultural communication. Creative and resourceful in adapting instructional strategies to various student bodies. Orderly High School Teacher with distinguished knowledge of the Spanish language.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Propel Schools
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
- Assisted with organizing field trips related to Spanish culture or history.
- Encouraged students to use proper pronunciation when speaking Spanish by providing feedback during class discussions.
- Incorporated technology into lessons by having students utilize online programs for practice exercises or research projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance throughout the semester.
- Provided tutoring services after school hours for those who needed extra help mastering certain concepts.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching strategies for second language learners.
- Created safe and inclusive classroom environment to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
- Individualized lesson plans to meet each student's academic level.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
Education
Teacher Certification PA
05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Education
05.1994
- August 1989 to May 1994 - Honor Roll
- Study Abroad Program at the University of Alicante, Alicante, Spain
- 3.5 GPA
- Final Grade: A
- Completed Teacher Certification Program and Student Teaching at Pennsylvania West University California, PA
- Graduated cum laude
- Participated in International Student Studies Program for students wanting to study abroad.
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Curriculum Development
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Technology Integration
- Interactive Classroom Instruction
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Hall and Cafeteria Monitoring
- Small Group Tutoring
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Design
- Spanish Language Fluency
- Google Classroom
- Progress Reporting
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Pennyslvania Teaching License Spanish Education 1996
Affiliations
Foreign Travel to Spanish-speaking countries with student groups. I have been traveling with students since the beginning of my teaching career.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher - Propel Schools
10.2019 - Current
PennWest - , Teacher Certification PA
Duquesne University - Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Education
Universidad De Alicante - Some College (No Degree), Spanish
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
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