Jennifer Klausmeyer
Woodbine,MD
Summary
Accomplished Spanish Language Teacher at Carroll County Public Schools, Liberty High School, and skilled Language Translator for VoiceMetrix, I excel in native Spanish fluency and French proficiency and interactive teaching methods. Enhanced student understanding of Hispanic culture through immersive learning experiences. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development and cross-cultural awareness, fostering significant academic growth and engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Language Teacher and Home/ Hospital Tutor
Carroll County Public Schools, Liberty High School
2014.08 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organized cultural events and field trips to immerse learners in Spanish-speaking environments, enhancing their understanding of Hispanic culture.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share resources and best practices for effective teaching strategies.
- Developed personalized lesson plans to cater to diverse learning needs, resulting in 90% improved student progress.
- Boosted students'' confidence in speaking Spanish through regular oral practice and role-playing exercises.
- Mentored new teachers on curriculum development, classroom management techniques, and assessment strategies for success in their roles as educators.
- Evaluated student performance regularly using various assessment methods, providing constructive feedback and tailored support.
- Enhanced language proficiency by incorporating multimedia and interactive activities in the curriculum.
- Increased student retention of vocabulary by integrating visual aids, mnemonic devices, and engaging games into lessons.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge of linguistic trends, pedagogical approaches, and educational technology tools relevant to foreign language instruction by attending professional development workshops and conferences regularly.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Used written, spoken, and listening exercises to test and develop reading, writing and auditory comprehension of Spanish language.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Reported progress of students and results of testing to school board and principal.
Language Translator and Voice Recorder
VoiceMetrix
2017.09 - 2019.09
- Created Spanish language translation and voice recordings for messaging and communication solutions for United States Federal Courts
- Performed proofreading tasks on translated materials, enhancing clarity and eliminating errors for polished final products.
Education
Maryland State Teacher's Certification Program - World Language Education
McDaniel College, And Other Community Colleges
All Attended Colleges Located In Maryland06.2016
Master of Science - Environmental Biology
Hood College
Frederick, MD05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA06.1988
Skills
- Interactive teaching methods
- Pedagogical Strategies
- Native Spanish fluency and French proficiency
- Language Immersion
- Online Teaching
- Advanced Grammar Knowledge
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Student Progress Tracking
- Lesson Planning
- Continuous professional development
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking and Organization
Accomplishments
- Four time nominee for Carroll County Teacher of the Year award
- Faculty Liaison to Parent Teacher Student Organization
- Department Representative to School Improvement Team
- Coach/ Advisor of the Academic Challenge Team
- Mentor to new teacher
- Home/ Hospital Tutor, spring of 2024
- Co- piloted new curriculum and new virtual textbook for the district
Affiliations
- Former member of MFLA, the professional association for Maryland World Language teachers
Certification
- Maryland State Teaching Certificate ( Current)
- AALAS ( American Association of Laboratory Animal Science ) technician certification ( Before 1998)
Personal Interests
Choral music director and arranger, summer camp volunteer, tennis player, traveler, reader, and life-long learner
Additional Information
Engaged in extensive travel which enhanced my language experience, including living abroad in Venezuela for 3 years as a child while my father was posted at the American Embassy in Caracas. I have also traveled multiple times to Mexico, France, Spain, Switzerland, French Canada, and other countries where Spanish and French are spoken.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Language Translator and Voice Recorder
VoiceMetrix
2017.09 - 2019.09
Spanish Language Teacher and Home/ Hospital Tutor
Carroll County Public Schools, Liberty High School
2014.08 - Current
Maryland State Teacher's Certification Program - World Language Education
McDaniel College, And Other Community Colleges
Master of Science - Environmental Biology
Hood College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Allegheny College
- Maryland State Teaching Certificate ( Current)
- AALAS ( American Association of Laboratory Animal Science ) technician certification ( Before 1998)
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