MARIA CARMEN BRAHIM
Mount Pleasant,United States
Summary
Language education professional prepared to lead and innovate in world language programs. Cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff to strengthen program success. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Valued for collaborative approach and adaptability to evolving educational needs. Proficient in curriculum design and team management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
World Language Department Chair & Spanish Teacher
Bishop England High School
08.2018 - Current
- Teach Spanish Level 1, 2,3,4 & AP Spanish Language and Culture (99% AP Exam passing grade).
- Became World Language Department Chair 2019 and led department meetings efficiently while encouraging open discussion on pertinent topics concerning staff members or students.
- Mentored new teachers within the World Language Department for successful integration into school culture.
- Implemented best practices for teaching world languages, resulting in increased fluency and comprehension among students.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness for both Spanish and French, making necessary adjustments to improve students' proficiency.
- Enabled professional development opportunities for staff members, fostering continuous growth and improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of all departmental documentation related to curriculum planning, assessments, budgets, and more.
- Advocated for the importance of world language education within the school community, leading to increased enrollment in courses.
- Oversaw the hiring process within the World Language Department to ensure a diverse group of highly qualified educators joined the team.
MS and HS Spanish Teacher
King's Ridge Christian School
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Teach Spanish courses to students grades 6-9:
- World Languages with Spanish focus (6th grade)
- Standard Spanish IA, IB and I (7th, 8th and 9th grade)
- Spanish IB Honors (8th grade)
- Small group advisor offering spiritual guidance to our small group girls.
- Participate in on-going planing development and evaluation of curriculum.
- Liaison between Middle and High School.
Middle School and High School Spanish Tutor
Spanish Tutor
01.2001 - 05.2018
- Middle School and High School Spanish Tutor specializing in:
- Spanish AP Test Prep.
- Struggling students providing a solid foundation in reading, writing, and learning conversational Spanish.
- Successful using multiple learning styles (visual, auditory, tactile) to find the most successful way to teach the individual student.
Marketing Research Account Executive
Millward Brown
07.2005 - 08.2008
- Marketing Solutions Support Executive for 2 Fortune 50 accounts - Lowe's and Coca-Cola.
- Analyzed client's media performance and made recommendations based on business objectives.
- Lead team responsible for the execution of full-scale custom market research studies.
- Account revenue approximately $750K.
Education
BBA - Business Administration - Marketing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, Georgia, United StatesAssociate of Arts - Associates Degree BA
Georgia Perimeter College
Decatur, Georgia, United StatesBachelor of Science - Child Psychology
Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Barcelona, SpainSkills
Excellent classroom management
Active listening skills
Teaching, tutoring and counselinG
Motivating students
Effectively work with parents
Creativity in teaching lessons
Interactive teaching/learning
Ability to teach Spanish 1 to AP
Timeline
World Language Department Chair & Spanish Teacher
Bishop England High School
08.2018 - Current
MS and HS Spanish Teacher
King's Ridge Christian School
08.2012 - 05.2018
Marketing Research Account Executive
Millward Brown
07.2005 - 08.2008
Middle School and High School Spanish Tutor
Spanish Tutor
01.2001 - 05.2018
Associate of Arts - Associates Degree BA
Georgia Perimeter College
Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology
Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona
BBA - Business Administration - Marketing
Kennesaw State University