Kathleen Brooks
Tomball,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Continues use of teaching skills in volunteer opportunities for home school groups.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Spanish Teacher
Murrieta Unified School District
01.2000 - 06.2015
- Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Promoted global citizenship by introducing students to various Hispanic cultures, customs, and traditions through engaging lesson content.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Enhanced cultural understanding among students through the incorporation of authentic materials and real-life scenarios.
- Organized and led trips to Europe for Spring Break with as many as 80 students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
High School Spanish Teacher
Los Alamitos Unified School District
01.1986 - 12.1999
- Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
- Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, communicating effectively about student progress and addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that reinforced Spanish language skills across multiple subject areas.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
UCLA
Los Angeles, CAGraduate Work And Credential - Education
CSULB
Long Beach, CASkills
Parent-teacher collaboration
Real-World Connections
Student Motivation
Cultural Awareness
Strong lesson planning
Student Engagement
Student Records Management
Excellent Communication
Timeline
High School Spanish Teacher
Murrieta Unified School District
01.2000 - 06.2015
High School Spanish Teacher
Los Alamitos Unified School District
01.1986 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
UCLA
Graduate Work And Credential - Education
CSULB
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