Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2018 - Current
Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Arizona's core educational standards.
Spanish Teacher
Maricopa Unified School District
Maricopa , AZ
07.2017 - 05.2018
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits
Spanish Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
Scottsdale, AZ
07.2016 - 05.2017
Successfully taught at Desert Mountain's International Baccalaureate Spanish program.
Attended monthly meetings to keep abreast of baccalaureate information and requirements.
ESL Instructor
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
08.2003 - 05.2016
Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
Tailored lesson plans to accommodate differences in learning styles and speeds.
Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Spanish, ESL and Department Chair
Yuma Union High School District
Yum, AZ
10.1988 - 05.2016
Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Performed formal evaluations for Spanish, French, German and ESL teachers.
Reinforced and maintained culture of high achievement by focusing on discipline as opportunity for learning, growth and community-building.
Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
Taught ESL levels 1, 2 and 3
Taught Spanish 1, 2 and 3
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Multicultural Education
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Teacher Education
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1984
Skills
Instructional Materials Preparation
Fluency in Spanish
Google Classroom
Small Group Tutoring
Teacher Education
School Administration
Instructional Strategies
Student Engagement
Textbook Selection
Curriculum Selection
Certification
Bilingual Certificate (University of Arizona)
ESL Endorsement
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2018 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Maricopa Unified School District
07.2017 - 05.2018
Spanish Teacher
Scottsdale Unified School District
07.2016 - 05.2017
ESL Instructor
Arizona Western College
08.2003 - 05.2016
Spanish, ESL and Department Chair
Yuma Union High School District
10.1988 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Bilingual Multicultural Education