KATHRYN G. LECHLER
Strongsville,Ohio
Summary
Dynamic Spanish Teacher with a proven track record at Holy Name High School, excelling in curriculum development and fostering student engagement. Skilled in language assessment and classroom management, I create impactful learning experiences that promote cultural competency and collaboration, ensuring students achieve their language proficiency goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
HOLY NAME HIGH SCHOOL
Parma Heights, Ohio
01.2013 - Current
- Facilitate instruction for six Spanish classes each day, including honors offerings
- Develop engaging and rigorous lessons using ACTFL proficiency guidelines
- Direct curriculum pacing initiatives for comprehensive educational programs
- Implemented classroom management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
- Instruct dual credit (CCP) class through Tri-C
- Developed and administered oral and written exams to evaluate language proficiency.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Conducted formative assessments to evaluate student mastery of standards and learning outcomes.
Spanish Teacher
MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOLS
Maple Heights, Ohio
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Organize and deliver five Spanish classes daily.
- Conducted Spanish 1 and introductory language courses, focusing on essential communication skills.
Created dynamic lesson plans for both Spanish 1 and introductory courses.
Encouraged student interaction through various activities in Spanish language education. - Create dynamic and insightful learning experiences
- Construct curriculum for two tiers of introductory courses
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
Education
Masters of Urban Secondary Teaching -
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Cleveland, Ohio01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
COLLEGE OF WOOSTER
Wooster, Ohio01.2008
Programa de Estudios Hispánicos -
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA CÓRDOBA
Córdoba, Spain01.2005
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Language assessment
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Educational technology
- Cultural competency
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Collaborative learning
- Decision-making
- Maintain records
References
- Karen Carter, Principal, Holy Name High School, Parma Heights, Ohio, (440) 886-0300 X101, kcarter@holynamehs.com
- PJ Farrell, Senior Theology Teacher, Holy Name High School, Parma Heights, Ohio, (440) 785-2248, pfarrell@holynamehs.com
- Kim Luthman, History Teacher, Girls' Basketball Coach, Holy Name High School, Parma Heights, Ohio, (440) 552-6956, kluthman@holynamehs.com
- Lillian Paul, French Teacher, Holy Name High School, Parma Heights, Ohio, (330) 257-1657, lpaul@holynamehs.com
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
HOLY NAME HIGH SCHOOL
01.2013 - Current
Spanish Teacher
MAPLE HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOLS
01.2009 - 01.2013
Masters of Urban Secondary Teaching -
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
COLLEGE OF WOOSTER
Programa de Estudios Hispánicos -
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA CÓRDOBA
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