Julia R. Kerchief
Vincennes,IN
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional dedicated to fostering passion for learning and empowering individuals to achieve personalized goals through high-quality instruction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Dual Credit Instructor/Department Head
North Gibson School Corporation
Princeton, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles of students.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Adjunct World Language Methods Instructor
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Instructed world language teaching candidates on diverse methodologies aligned with ACTFL standards.
- Facilitated discussions on research-based scholarly articles to highlight best practices.
Spanish Teacher
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
Evansville, IN
08.2014 - 05.2022
- Facilitated Spanish classes for students of differing preparedness levels.
- Organized and hosted area events for Academic Team, ensuring effective information dissemination.
- Spearheaded Key Club initiatives, promoting student leadership and community involvement.
High School Spanish Teacher
North Spencer School Corporation
Lincoln City, IN
08.1999 - 05.2014
- Instructed Spanish, dual credit Spanish, and English courses to diverse student populations.
- Served as Yearbook Editor and Junior Class Sponsor, enhancing student engagement.
- Led staff development initiatives as Chairperson, fostering professional growth.
- Outlined guidelines for Spanish for Heritage Speakers course, ensuring curriculum relevance.
- Directed FLES program from 2003 to 2005, promoting early language acquisition.
- Sponsored extracurricular activities including Spell Bowl, Student Council, and Drama groups.
Adjunct Instructor, Spanish
Ivy Tech Southwest
Evansville, IN
08.2007 - 01.2011
- Instructed Spanish 101 and Spanish 102 on an as-needed basis
Bilingual Sales Assistant
Azteca Milling LP
Dallas, TX
06.1995 - 03.1998
- Facilitated communication with customers in Spanish about orders and shipment details.
- Interpreted discussions for management and engineers during meetings.
- Developed matrices to optimize transportation and product distribution scheduling.
Classroom Teacher
Village Woods Middle School
Fort Wayne, IN
08.1993 - 05.1994
- Taught Spanish, English, French, & German to a challenging student population
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY01.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and English Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.1993
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Classroom oversight
- Language evaluation
- Tech integration
- Instructional strategies
- Student involvement
- Varied methodologies
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Adjunct World Language Methods Instructor
University of Evansville
01.2023 - 05.2023
Spanish Dual Credit Instructor/Department Head
North Gibson School Corporation
08.2022 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
08.2014 - 05.2022
Adjunct Instructor, Spanish
Ivy Tech Southwest
08.2007 - 01.2011
High School Spanish Teacher
North Spencer School Corporation
08.1999 - 05.2014
Bilingual Sales Assistant
Azteca Milling LP
06.1995 - 03.1998
Classroom Teacher
Village Woods Middle School
08.1993 - 05.1994
Master of Arts - Spanish
University of Louisville
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish and English Education
Purdue University
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