Lori Schmidt
Clare
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher with 27 years of experience in education. Excels at student engagement, event planning and interacting with peoples of diverse cultures. Enjoys creating immersive learning experiences in and out of the classroom, shown through cultural projects, exchange student events and travel.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish and English Language Learner Teacher
Beaverton Rural School District
Beaverton
01.2025 - Current
- Taught students in whole group, small group and individual setting
High School Spanish/cultural Studies Teacher
Clare Public Schools
Clare
08.2001 - 06.2024
-Classroom instruction and evaluation
-Modified lessons for diverse learners
-Parent communication
-World foods, projects, guest speakers
Education
Master Of Arts - Spanish
Central Michigan University
Mt. Pleasant, Mi12.2004
Bachelor Of Arts - Spanish, English, Secondary Education
Alma College
Alma, MI12.1997
Skills
- International student trips
- Classroom engagement / instruction
- Junior class advisor, budget manager / event planner, 2010-2022
- Created exchange student welcome board and exchange student Homecoming float
- Study abroad experience in Madrid, Spain (1996); Valdivia, Chile (1999) and, Alicante, Spain (2003)
Accomplishments
-Initiated and implemented a Danish student exchange program between Arhus Statsgymnasium in Arhus, Denmark and Clare High School, starting in 2015.
-Led students in planning and executing annual International Night community event at Clare High School, 2010-2024.
Exchange students and CMU international students presented their culture.
-Took students to CMU World Expo.
-Organized student trips to Denmark in 2020, Peru in 2018, Puerto Rico in 2014 and 2011 and Costa Rica in 2005.
References
Renee Inscho, Principal
Beaverton JS High School,
989-246-3010
Kristen Sanderson, Asst. Principal
Beaverton JS High School,
989-246-3010
Matthew Forsberg, Principal
Clare High School, 989-386-7789
Timeline
Spanish and English Language Learner Teacher
Beaverton Rural School District
01.2025 - Current
High School Spanish/cultural Studies Teacher
Clare Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2024
Master Of Arts - Spanish
Central Michigan University
Bachelor Of Arts - Spanish, English, Secondary Education
Alma College