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Kathleen Glavin

Syracuse

Summary

An experienced, enthusiastic, and hard-working language educator with an extensive history of teaching both in New York State and Spain. Adept at teaching various levels of learners, while instructing Checkpoint levels A, B, and C at the local and university levels. High level of commitment to personal, as well as academic and professional successes of students and teachers.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Service Professional

Exceptional Family Resources
10.2024 - Current


  • Provided transportation for clients to appointments, recreational activities, and community events, fostering social engagement.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients and families through regular communication, trust-building strategies, and empathy.
  • Organized client schedules while accommodating individual preferences, maintaining a balanced routine that promotes mental health and stability.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.

Secondary Spanish Teacher

Westhill, ESM, Otselic Valley, and FM Schools
09.2013 - 06.2024
  • Created and implemented classes in Checkpoints A, B, and C for local and university credit
  • Served as Spanish Club Advisor
  • Participated in professional development opportunities
  • Taught summer school Spanish for levels 1 and 2

Primary Spanish Teacher/Dual Language Teacher

Syracuse CSD
09.2012 - 06.2013
  • Designed, planned, and implemented language classes for students at the elementary level in exploratory Spanish classes
  • Collaborated and co-taught second grade ELA

English Teacher

El Olivar and Nuestra Senora Del Pilar Schools
09.2006 - 06.2011
  • Company Overview: Schools in Madrid, Spain
  • Planned, and taught fourth grade students the Spanish component of their Spanish/English dual language program including math, language arts, science, and social studies
  • Schools in Madrid, Spain

Education

M.A. - Spanish Language and Literature

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
08-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Education (7-12), Concentration in Spanish

State University of New York (SUNY) College At Oswego
Oswego, NY
05-2005

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Engagement
  • Proficient in Designing Lessons Across Language Domains
  • Skilled Communicator

Certification

Professional New York State Certificate, Spanish 7-12, 2015


TESOL (Expected December 2025)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Direct Service Professional

Exceptional Family Resources
10.2024 - Current

Secondary Spanish Teacher

Westhill, ESM, Otselic Valley, and FM Schools
09.2013 - 06.2024

Primary Spanish Teacher/Dual Language Teacher

Syracuse CSD
09.2012 - 06.2013

English Teacher

El Olivar and Nuestra Senora Del Pilar Schools
09.2006 - 06.2011

M.A. - Spanish Language and Literature

Middlebury College

Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Education (7-12), Concentration in Spanish

State University of New York (SUNY) College At Oswego
Kathleen Glavin