Heidi Morrissey
MASON,OHIO
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Mason City Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods, incorporating visual aids and personalizing learning experiences for daily roster of 150 students.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Elevated student AAPPL proficiency levels by implementing individualized learning strategies tailored to each learner's strengths and weaknesses.
- Promoted positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Attended weekly department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of classroom setting.
World Languages Teacher Leader
Mason City Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, maximizing student understanding of interconnected concepts.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in education and continuously improving teaching methods.
- Served as grade-level representative on school committees, contributing to decisions regarding curriculum development, assessment practices, and school-wide initiatives.
- Led professional development workshops for fellow educators focused on innovative teaching techniques aimed at increasing student engagement levels during lessons.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Freelance Curriculum Writer
Teachers Discovery
08.2022 - Current
- Developed customized world language content tailored to diverse student needs by using knowledge of second language acquisition.
- Aligned curricula with national and state standards for World Languages.
- Incorporated differentiated instruction strategies into lesson planning, accommodating range of learning styles within classroom setting.
- Transformed complex concepts into comprehensible input through creative lesson design while maintaining academic rigor.
- Managed 1-4 monthly writing assignments while adhering to strict deadlines.
Spanish Teacher, Grades 5-8
St. Susanna School, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Design and deliver weekly FLEX (Foreign Language Exploratory) Spanish program to 328 students in grades 5-6
- Promote awareness of Communications and Cultures standards of language learning so that students have foundation for further language education
- Act as liaison between school and parish Hispanic committee to develop cultural awareness in students
- Contribute and collaborate with school diversity committee to recruit more diverse student population
- Perform bilingual reading assessments for heritage speakers (Spanish)
- Actively participate in Professional Learning Communities school initiative through training and specified tasks
- Maintain active participation in school and parish activities to demonstrate commitment to community
- Communicate regularly with parents via email, newsletters and conferences
Education
TESOL Endorsement Program - TESOL
Miami University of Ohio
Oxford, OH06.2024
Certificate of Completion - Spanish Teacher Immersion Institute
Cemanahuac Educational Community
Cuernavaca, Mexico07.2015
Master of Education - Secondary Education/Spanish Licensure
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio01.2010
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio01.1994
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Ohio Grades 7-12 Spanish License
- Ohio TESOL Endorsement
- Technology Integration
- Curriculum Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Effective Communication
- Diversity and Inclusion
Affiliations
- Member, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
- Member, Ohio Foreign Language Association
- Member, Ohio TESOL
Additional Information
RYT200 Registered Yoga Instructor
Timeline
World Languages Teacher Leader
Mason City Schools
08.2022 - Current
Freelance Curriculum Writer
Teachers Discovery
08.2022 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Mason City Schools
08.2014 - Current
Spanish Teacher, Grades 5-8
St. Susanna School, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
08.2010 - 07.2014
TESOL Endorsement Program - TESOL
Miami University of Ohio
Certificate of Completion - Spanish Teacher Immersion Institute
Cemanahuac Educational Community
Master of Education - Secondary Education/Spanish Licensure
Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish -
Xavier University
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