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
Syracuse, NY
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
Syracuse, NY
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
Madrid, Spain
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, VT08-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Adolescence Education (7-12), Concentration in Spanish
State University of New York (SUNY) College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05-2005
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
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