Marisa Milas
Summit
Summary
Dynamic Italian Teacher with a proven track record at Westfield High School, where I developed the first Advanced Placement Italian program. Skilled in language assessment and fostering student engagement, I utilize innovative curriculum development and digital literacy to enhance learning experiences, ensuring students achieve their language acquisition goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Italian Teacher
Westfield High School
Westfield
09.2017 - Current
- Developed the first Advanced Placement Italian program at Westfield High School.
- Organized and chaperoned a week-long Italian immersion trip to Italy in 2025.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups to foster language acquisition.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities that enhanced language comprehension among students.
- Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and oral evaluations to identify learning gaps.
- Organized cultural events to deepen understanding of Italian traditions and history.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum and refine teaching strategies.
- Integrated technology tools to support language learning and improve communication skills.
- Encouraged collaboration through group work assignments and discussions, promoting peer engagement.
- Mentored new teachers on effective methodologies for teaching Italian language concepts.
Italian Language Teacher
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough
09.2002 - 02.2010
- Taught Italian language classes to students of diverse levels and ages, ensuring thorough understanding.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ05-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA05-1999
Skills
- Language assessment and curriculum development
- Classroom management strategies
- Language immersion techniques
- Digital literacy skills
- Student Engagement
Timeline
Italian Teacher
Westfield High School
09.2017 - Current
Italian Language Teacher
Hillsborough High School
09.2002 - 02.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
Seton Hall University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Muhlenberg College
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