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Marissa Beck-Dean

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Experienced German teacher with a strong foundation in language instruction and curriculum development. Skilled in implementing engaging teaching methods to improve student learning and retention. Proficient in creating a collaborative classroom environment and adapting lessons to accommodate diverse student needs.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

German Teacher

Haines City High School/ IB East
08.2016 - Current
  • Duties include teaching German Pre-IB 1 and 2, German IB 4 and 5, ab initio German 1 and 2, and regular level German 1 and 2.
  • Following IB standards and developing consistent curriculum with emphasis on Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational strategies, as well as culturally relevant and engaging units of learning.

Adjunct Instructor of Voice and German

Southeastern University
01.2015 - Current
  • Resumed teaching duties as adjunct Voice Instructor for classical voice, commercial music, worship students and non-majors.
  • Added duties: teaching Elementary German A and B, Intermediate German A and B, Directed Studies in German.

Adjunct Voice Instructor

Southeastern University
10.2004 - 08.2009
  • Duties included: Teaching Aural Theory Levels I and II.
  • Teaching sound vocal technique, proper breathing and support, vowel formation, diction (Italian, German, French, Latin, and English), musical interpretation, and guiding students along voice curriculum.

Education

Master of Arts - World Language Education - German

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
05-2019

Master of Music - Music Performance - Voice

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12-2004

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance

Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
04-2000

Skills

  • Cultural immersion
  • Language immersion
  • Teaching experience
  • Pronunciation coaching
  • Authentic materials
  • Differentiated learning
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Educational leadership
  • International studies
  • Curriculum implementation

Accomplishments

    2025 Collaborated with a team of teachers from Bad

    Homburg, Germany to create an exchange program

    for Haines City IB.

    2024 Stipend Recipient for Diversity and Social (In)justice

    Seminar in Leipzig, Germany, AATG

    2023 Most Valuable Teacher Award, Florida Foreign

    Language Association

    2018 Scholarship Recipient for Lehrfortbildung in Munich,

    Germany, Goethe Institute

Presentations

08/2024 - "Diversity and Inclusion in the World Language Classroom" World Language Contact Day, Lakeland, FL

10/2023 - “Last Minute Lesson Plans”  FFLA Conference, Daytona Beach, FL 

01/2023 - “Restorative Circles – Diving Deeper”  Co-Lecturer, FFLA Conference, Kissimmee, FL  

08/2023 - "Last Minute Lessons Plans" World Language Contact Day, Lakeland, FL 

08/2022 - “Restorative Circles”  World Language Contact Day, Lakeland, FL  

10/2021 - “Restorative Circles in the World Language Classroom”  Co-Lecturer, FFLA Conference, Jacksonville, FL  

08/2021 - "OSEE Tool - Placing Learning in the Hands of the Students" World Language Contact Day, Lakeland, FL

10/2019 - “Developing Intercultural Competence: An Inquiry Approach”  FFLA Conference, Orlando, FL  

10/2018 - “OSEE Tool – Placing Learning in the Hands of the Students”  FFLA Conference, Orlando, FL

Timeline

German Teacher

Haines City High School/ IB East
08.2016 - Current

Adjunct Instructor of Voice and German

Southeastern University
01.2015 - Current

Adjunct Voice Instructor

Southeastern University
10.2004 - 08.2009

Master of Arts - World Language Education - German

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Master of Music - Music Performance - Voice

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Music - Music Performance

Florida Southern College

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