Jody Van Hoepen
Flandreau
Summary
Dynamic ELA and Foreign Language Instructor with expertise in lesson planning, cultural awareness, and classroom management. Committed to fostering student engagement and enhancing language acquisition through innovative teaching methodologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELA & Foreign Language Instructor
Flandreau Indian School
Flandreau, SD
05.2010 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding among students.
- Implemented curriculum improvements to align with educational standards and student needs.
- Utilized diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress, adjusting instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication, mutual respect, and enthusiasm for learning foreign languages.
- Enhanced students'' cultural understanding by incorporating relevant customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as films, music, and podcasts to enrich the learning experience and expose students to native speakers of target languages.
Education
High School Diploma - English & Education
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-1990
Skills
- Organization
- Student engagement
- Oral communication
- Motivation strategies
- Cultural awareness
- Online teaching
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Lesson development
Certification
SD teaching certificate
Timeline
ELA & Foreign Language Instructor
Flandreau Indian School
05.2010 - Current
High School Diploma - English & Education
South Dakota State University