Joanna Moon
Buford,GA
Summary
Experienced Spanish Teacher with a passion for engaging students through diverse teaching strategies and creating a dynamic learning environment. Skilled in assessing student progress and implementing extracurricular activities to enhance language proficiency. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in World Language Education, building upon a strong foundation with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies. Excited to contribute expertise in communication and classroom management to a dynamic educational setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Glenn C. Jones Middle School
01.2025 - Current
- Teaches Dual Language Immersion Spanish classes and Middle School-level Spanish 1
- Collaborates with other teachers to plan and teach lessons according to district curriculum
- Manages classroom behavior and communicates with parents for accountability and cooperation for students' success
Student Teacher, Middle School
Jones Middle School, Georgia State University
07.2024 - Current
- Plans lessons according to the university course schedule
- Coordinates with mentor teacher to plan and teach lessons
- Analyzes aspects of one's own teaching practices and biases
Spanish Teacher
Mill Creek High School
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Engaged students through diverse teaching strategies, including interactive hands-on activities and multimedia tools, to enhance language learning
- Evaluated student performance through effective assessments to monitor and support their academic progress
- Developed and implemented extracurricular activities that encouraged students to practice their Spanish language skills
- Incorporated innovative teaching methods and resources to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment
Tutor
Club Z! tutoring
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught students in their homes to provide extra help in a chosen topic such as Spanish, reading, or math
Instructor
JEI Learning Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Instructed students ranging from Pre-K to 8th grades to develop skills and better strategies to learn on their own
- Taught math and English from workbooks and supplemental materials
Education
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies - World Language Education
Georgia State University
08-2025
B.S. - Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies-Spanish
Georgia Institute of Technology
05.2022
Bachelor of Education - World Language Education
University of Georgia
05.2019
Skills
- Spanish instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Office Technology Skills
Accomplishments
- Received STAR Student Award for highest SAT Score in school - 2018
- Attended Governor's Honors Program for Spanish - 2017
Certification
TEFL certification, 08/01/21, Present
Campus And Community Involvement
- Sunday School Teacher, Sugarloaf Korean Baptist Church, Suwanee, GA
August 2018 - Present
- Implements and delivers engaging lessons and activities aligned with established plans to support children's development and learning.
- Maintains a safe and secure environment to ensure the well-being of children under my care.
- SOON Movement Campus Leader/President, Atlanta, GA
September 2021 - May 2022
- Led meetings and events on campus
- Facilitated communication between members
- Tutor with CLASE UGA, Athens, GA
September 2018 - December 2018
- Provided academic support to Hispanic elementary school students, assisting with homework and fostering improvements in reading comprehension and English-speaking skills.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Glenn C. Jones Middle School
01.2025 - Current
Student Teacher, Middle School
Jones Middle School, Georgia State University
07.2024 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Mill Creek High School
10.2022 - 05.2024
Tutor
Club Z! tutoring
08.2022 - 05.2023
Instructor
JEI Learning Center
07.2022 - 08.2022
B.S. - Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies-Spanish
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Education - World Language Education
University of Georgia
Master of Interdisciplinary Studies - World Language Education
Georgia State University
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