Jean Marie P. Carroll-Matthews
Sandyston,NJ
Summary
Skilled educator with strong background in language instruction and curriculum development. Known for fostering an engaging and inclusive classroom environment, promoting both language proficiency and cultural appreciation. Reliable collaborator, adaptable to changing educational needs, and focused on achieving measurable student success. Proficient in Spanish language pedagogy, classroom management, and student assessment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
High Point Regional High School
10.2013 - Current
- Instruct 125-150 students in Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish II Honors
- Design ACTFL-aligned lesson plans to foster proficiency and communicative competence
- Implement dynamic, student-centered learning experiences that promote language acquisition
- Differentiate instruction, content, and assessments per students’ needs and ACTFL proficiency levels
- Enhance cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons
- Build and maintain strong relationships with students and their guardians to support academic growth and social-emotional well-being
- Develop and implement curriculum maps to ensure alignment with state standards and proficiency goals
- Collaborate with colleagues to design vertically and horizontally aligned curriculum for a cohesive language program that incorporates best practices in world language instruction
- Organized and chaperoned an immersion field trip to Union City, facilitating opportunities for students to engage in authentic conversations with native speakers and experience Cuban culture firsthand
- Mentored a new teacher, providing structured guidance on lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional strategies, leading to increased student engagement and instructional effectiveness
- Served on faculty committee evaluating the reinstatement of midterm and final exams, analyzing the impact on student learning, assessment effectiveness, and instructional continuity
Spanish Teacher
Sussex Middle School
09.2008 - 10.2013
- Taught Spanish to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders (~500 students annually)
- Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans for each grade level that adhered to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards
- Assessed student ability and modified resources to meet students’ diverse needs
- Created educational activities, worksheets, study guides, quizzes, and tests for each grade level
- Managed program to provide special needs students with additional assistance during guided rotation period (2008)
- Conducted special program outside assigned teaching duties to prepare 8th grade students to test out of Spanish I at the high school level (2008-2012)
Student Teacher
Health Careers Academy
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Instructed one 10th grade and one 9th grade class in Spanish to English speaking students and one 9th grade class in Spanish to native speakers
- Planned challenging lessons that abide by the Massachusetts Foreign Language Frameworks
- Established a learning environment to meet and enhance students’ intellectual, emotional, social, and creative strengths
Peer Tutor
Northeastern University
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Aided students in understanding difficult concepts and assignments for linguistics
Spanish Tutor
Balfour Academy
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Provided one-on-one homework assistance to two high school students and monitored student progress
Planning for College Success Volunteer
Patrick F. Gavin Middle School
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Provided information, motivation, and guidance for students preparing for college & assisted students with class work
After-School Program Volunteer
Cape Verdean Community UNIDO
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Supervised student activities and assisted students with homework and development of effective study skills
Foreign Language Honor Society Advisor
High Point Regional High School
01.2015 - Current
- Oversee membership applications and selection
- Support student officers in planning and executing cultural events, projects, and fundraising initiatives
- Foster leadership development among students by guiding them in organizing meetings and activities
- Manage finances and fundraising efforts to support club initiatives and induction of members
Assistant Director
Sussex Middle School
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Conducted three months daily rehearsals to produce the annual school musicals
- Managed approximately 100 students for the cast and crew
- Collaborated on all aspects of production, including auditions, blocking, choreography, and coordinating with the art director, costume shop, and sound crew
Education
MS - Learning Experience Design and Education Technology
Western Governors University
12-2024
BA - Spanish
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05-2008
Study Abroad Liberal Arts Program -
CIEE
01.2007
Skills
- Clear Communication Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability to change
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Comprehensible Input
- Ongoing Assessment Techniques
- Technology Proficiency
Certification
Spanish, New Jersey Standard Certificate
Extracurricular Leadership
World Language Honor Society Advisor
High Point Regional High School
9/2015-Current
- Oversee membership applications and selection process
- Support student officers in planning and executing cultural events, projects, and fundraising initiatives
- Plan and lead field trips to the United Nations Headquarters, managing trip logistics, student supervision, and curricular connections
- Foster leadership development among students by guiding them in organizing meetings and activities
- Manage finances and fundraising efforts to support club initiatives and induction of members
Assistant Director
Sussex Middle School Spring Musical
12/2010-4/2012
- Conducted three months of daily rehearsals to produce the annual school musicals
- Managed approximately 100 students for the cast and crew
- Collaborated on all aspects of musical production including auditions, blocking, choreography, and coordinating with the art director, costume shop, and sound crew
Awards and Accomplishments
Graduate Program Excellence Awards for Exemplary Work
- Learning Experience Design Foundations I, Task 1
- Learning Experience Design Foundations II, Task 4
- Designing and Facilitating E-learning Experiences for K-12 Students, Task 1
- Quality and Impact of K-12 E-learning Solutions, Task 3
- Designing E-learning Experiences for Adults, Task 2
- Designing E-learning Experiences for Adults, Task 4
- Learning Experience Design Lab, Task 1
- Learning Experience Design Lab, Task 2
- Identifying Learner Needs and a Research Problem, Task 3
Undergraduate
- Northeastern University Honors Program
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Northeastern University 2006 President's Award
Timeline
Foreign Language Honor Society Advisor
High Point Regional High School
01.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher
High Point Regional High School
10.2013 - Current
Assistant Director
Sussex Middle School
01.2011 - 04.2012
Spanish Teacher
Sussex Middle School
09.2008 - 10.2013
Student Teacher
Health Careers Academy
01.2008 - 05.2008
Peer Tutor
Northeastern University
01.2007 - 12.2008
Spanish Tutor
Balfour Academy
01.2007 - 12.2007
Planning for College Success Volunteer
Patrick F. Gavin Middle School
01.2006 - 12.2006
After-School Program Volunteer
Cape Verdean Community UNIDO
01.2005 - 12.2005
Study Abroad Liberal Arts Program -
CIEE
MS - Learning Experience Design and Education Technology
Western Governors University
BA - Spanish
Northeastern University
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