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Maria Shaffar

Port Angeles,WA

Summary

Dynamic in promoting passion for learning and creating multicultural awareness through teaching. Effective at providing quality instruction based on individual student needs and optimizing student success. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Work History

Adjunct Spanish Professor

Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA
09.2015 - Present
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Planned interactive theme days for students to highlight culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Developed language acquisition curriculum based in speaking, reading, writing and auditory understanding of Spanish.
  • Administered positive and prompt feedback on student progress for self-monitoring.
  • Provided feedback on grammar, pronunciation, syntax, composition and vocabulary usage.
  • Incorporated technology into instruction by utilizing online resources such as videos, audio recordings and interactive websites.
  • Adapted course content based on the needs of each student.

Education

Master of Arts - Spanish

The University of Texas Pan-American
Edinburg, TX
12-2008

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Interactive Teaching
  • Cultural Competency
  • Lesson Planning Expertise
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Academic Advising

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Affiliations

  • Interpreter/Translater for uExamS

Accomplishments

  • Magna Cum Laude, The National Scholars Honor Society

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Adjunct Spanish Professor

Peninsula College
09.2015 - Present

Master of Arts - Spanish

The University of Texas Pan-American
Maria Shaffar