Joan Wilkinson
Hilliard,OH
Summary
Dynamic Spanish Teacher with 20 years experience. Effective at enhancing student engagement through innovative instructional strategies and fostering a culture of inclusion. Fluent in Spanish and skilled in classroom management, I create supportive environments that nurture language development and promote open communication, ensuring all students thrive.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Greenon Local Schools
08.2015 - Current
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
- Organized and led educational trips to Spanish-speaking countries, providing students with real-world language immersion experiences.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Spanish Teacher
Graham Local Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Spanish Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
Education
Masters In World Language Education -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHBachelors In Spanish -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability to change
- Discipline management
- Cultural awareness
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Progress reporting
- Student engagement
Accomplishments
Led the Spanish Honor Society at Greenon Schools from 2022-2025.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Greenon Local Schools
08.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Graham Local Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
Spanish Teacher
Columbus Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2006
Masters In World Language Education -
The Ohio State University
Bachelors In Spanish -
The Ohio State University
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