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Esther Uhlenhopp

Mount Vernon,IA

Summary

Skilled educator with strong background in language instruction and curriculum development. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic classroom settings. Fluent in Spanish with expertise in cultural immersion and language acquisition techniques.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Spanish Teacher

Xavier Catholic Schools
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student language acquisition and cultural understanding.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment through effective behavior management techniques.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in order to align current curriculum with state standards

Spanish Proctor, Teacher

North Cedar Jr/Sr High
Clarence, IA
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supervised students during their on-line Spanish program for the 2021-22 school year
  • Taught Spanish 1 – 4 for the 2022-23 school year
  • Led Spanish club in cooking and cultural celebrations
  • Served on school culture committee

English Instructor

Hanyang University
Seoul, South Korea
01.2006 - 01.2018
  • Taught presentation and writing skills
  • Received a 10-year average of 92.32 in positive student evaluations
  • Served on curriculum development, textbook, hiring, and extracurricular committees

Head ESL and Spanish Teacher

Cono Christian School
Walker, IA
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • Taught Spanish 1 and 2, ESL, and a composition and literature course
  • Chaired committee on fine arts and was designated scribe for committees
  • Directed the school drama, coached volleyball and basketball, and coordinated social events

Education

University of Iowa Teaching Certification - RAPIL

University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
01-2023

Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum Instruction

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
01-2008

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, English

University of Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI
01-1999

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Classroom instruction
  • Adaptability to change
  • Creative lesson design
  • Language immersion techniques

Timeline

Spanish Teacher

Xavier Catholic Schools
08.2023 - Current

Spanish Proctor, Teacher

North Cedar Jr/Sr High
01.2021 - 01.2023

English Instructor

Hanyang University
01.2006 - 01.2018

Head ESL and Spanish Teacher

Cono Christian School
01.2000 - 01.2006

Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum Instruction

Covenant College

Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, English

University of Wisconsin

University of Iowa Teaching Certification - RAPIL

University of Iowa