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Mark Landon

232 Pinckardsville Road Lancaster,Virginia

Summary

My objective is to secure a dual language elementary teaching position within the Rochester City School District. I am a motivated and committed bilingual teacher well versed in providing students with a warm and nurturing academic environment. I have 21 years of experience in public education at the elementary, high school and collegiate levels. I am dedicated to advancing all skill levels of Spanish via group instruction and personalized support. In addition, I am experienced in working in elementary, high school and collegiate settings.I am a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Paraguay) from 1992-1995 and utilized written and spoken Spanish to implement a low interest loan program.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Upward Bound Spanish Instructor

Rappahannock Community College
Warsaw, VA
07.2022 - 07.2024
  • Provided Spanish instruction during six week summer component and monthly Saturday sessions.
  • Provided feedback to students to enhance academic growth.
  • Participated in staff trainings, meetings and end of summer award events.
  • Encouraged students to use their acquired language skills in real life situations.

Second Grade Teacher

Lancaster Primary School, Lancaster, VA
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Provided instruction in language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • Collaborated closely with grade level teachers to incorporate varied strategies to increase student learning.
  • Maintained records of student progress and social development.

4th Grade Teacher and Physical Education Teacher

Public School 153 Manhattan, NYC
08.2003 - 06.2017
  • Provided instruction in math, language arts, science and social studies to fourth grade students.
  • Assessed student performance through classwork and formal tests.
  • Administered annual Fitness Gram assessments.
  • Provided instruction in Spanish.

Spanish Teacher

Lancaster High School, Lancaster, VA
09.2019 - Current
  • Taught Spanish 1,2,3 and 4 classes to over 70 students.
  • Incorporated lesson plans which accommodated various learning styles.
  • Designed coursework and administered tests.
  • Adhered to Virginia Foreign Language Standards of Learning.
  • Implemented Spanish language curriculum incorporating grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.

Education

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education (English/Spanish)

Teachers College Columbia University
New York, NY
05.2005

Master of Arts - Latin American Studies

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Mary Washington College
Fredericksburg, VA
05.1987

Skills

  • Classroom Management/Positive Reinforcement
  • Interpersonal Communication/Relationship Building
  • Lesson Planning/Instructional Materials Preparation
  • English/Spanish Fluency

Certification

  • Virginia Endorsement/Elementary Education Pre K - 6
  • Virginia Endorsement/English as a Second Language Pre K - 12
  • NY State License for Pre Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grades 1-6 (Permanent)
  • NY State Bilingual Education Extension (English/Spanish) (Permanent)

Accomplishments

  • 2023 Lancaster High School Commencement Speaker
  • Lancaster High School Honor Society Faculty Advisor
  • Lancaster High School Freshman Class Faculty Advisor
  • Chesapeake Bay Governors School Interview Committee Member
  • Lancaster Public School County Wide Mentor
  • Positive Behavior and Supports (PBIS) Team Member
  • Lancaster High School Assistant Varsity Soccer Coach

Timeline

Upward Bound Spanish Instructor

Rappahannock Community College
07.2022 - 07.2024

Spanish Teacher

Lancaster High School, Lancaster, VA
09.2019 - Current

Second Grade Teacher

Lancaster Primary School, Lancaster, VA
08.2017 - 06.2019

4th Grade Teacher and Physical Education Teacher

Public School 153 Manhattan, NYC
08.2003 - 06.2017

Master of Arts - Bilingual Education (English/Spanish)

Teachers College Columbia University

Master of Arts - Latin American Studies

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Mary Washington College

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