Joan Wilkinson
Spanish teacher
Hilliard,OH
Summary
Skilled educator with strong background in language instruction and curriculum development. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Known for adaptability and reliability in language classroom settings. Proficient Spanish speaker with expertise in cultural immersion and language acquisition techniques.
Experienced with developing comprehensive lesson plans that cater to various learning styles. Utilizes interactive teaching methods to maintain student interest and facilitate language acquisition.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Greenon Local Schools
08.2015 - 06.2025
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of best practices in language education by attending workshops and continuing education courses.
Spanish Teacher
Graham Local Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
Spanish Teacher
Columbus City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2006
Education
M.Ed. - World Language Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHBachelor of Arts - Spanish
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSkills
- Near native fluency in Spanish
- Strong communication skills
- Adaptability to change
- Safe, positive learning environment
- Relationship building
- Google classroom
- Differentiated instruction
- Project-based learning
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Greenon Local Schools
08.2015 - 06.2025
Spanish Teacher
Graham Local Schools
08.2006 - 06.2015
Spanish Teacher
Columbus City Schools
08.2005 - 06.2006
M.Ed. - World Language Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
The Ohio State University
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