Kathleen McClernan
Retired Teacher
Branson,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated Middle School Spanish Teacher with 29 years of experience. Created a safe learning environment, motivated students with the language and culture, remained positive and calm during stressful situations, communicated clearly and patiently with students and parents, multitasked throughout the day, created and shared engaging lessons, successfully organized field trips, prepared students with both personal and technological activities.
Overview
30
30
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Boulder Valley School District
Boulder
08.1991 - 05.2021
- Created a safe learning environment for students.
- Conducted Spanish language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for [Type]-language students.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature And Education
University of Colorado
Boulder 12.1990 - 05.2021
Skills
Verbal and written communication
undefinedTimeline
Spanish Teacher
Boulder Valley School District
08.1991 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish Literature And Education
University of Colorado
12.1990 - 05.2021
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