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Overview
Work History
Education
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Marta Ottilie Glueck

Bilingual/ESL/Spanish Educator
San Antonio,TX

Summary

Over twenty years of professional experience working with students and adults in the capacity as a tutor, teacher, supervisor, curriculum writer and an assessment specialist of K-12 large-scale assessment for English, Spanish, and English as a Second Language. Excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages. Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Classroom (Google Docs, Slides, Sheets and Forms)

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

UTSA Spanish Professor at Southside ISD HS

University Of Texas At San Antonio
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and delivered engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture.
  • Implemented innovative instructional strategies to improve student engagement and retention rates.
  • Mentored junior faculty in curriculum development and pedagogical best practices for language instruction.
  • Collaborated with academic departments to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into Spanish coursework.
  • Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback to foster improvement.
  • Organized cultural events and activities to promote language immersion outside the classroom environment.
  • Conducted research on effective teaching methodologies, contributing to department-wide improvements in course offerings.
  • Facilitated professional development workshops focused on enhancing teaching techniques among faculty members.
  • Incorporated project-based learning assignments into coursework, enabling students to demonstrate creativity while applying acquired knowledge of Spanish language concepts.
  • Increased student motivation to learn Spanish by incorporating diverse cultural elements in lessons, such as film, music, and literature.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication about student progress and areas of improvement.
  • Empowered students to take ownership of their learning through self-assessment tools and goal-setting exercises.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback and tailored support for individual growth.
  • Aligned instructional materials with assessment criteria, ensuring that student performance accurately reflected mastery of course content.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address diverse learning needs and styles within the classroom.
  • Established a positive learning environment by implementing clear expectations and consistent classroom management techniques.

Dual Language Middle School Spanish Teacher

Matthey Middle School, Southside ISD
08.2021 - Current
  • Created interactive foreign language curriculum which compares and contrasts Spanish and English. Curriculum includes the World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages-ACTFL). Areas of importance are communication, cultures, making connections, and communities.

Grade 4 and Grade 5 Dual Language and ESL Teacher

Medio Creek Elementary, Southwest ISD
09.2017 - 07.2021
  • Delivered quality, creative, engaging instruction to enhance learning. Managed multi-level classroom effectively while implementing instruction with different learning styles. Created a bridge between both languages. Reading and Writing tutor. Taught English as a Second Language and was part of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC).

ESL, English and Spanish Reading Writing Assessment Specialist

Educational Testing Service (ETS), San Antonio
06.2006 - 06.2017
  • Large Scale Testing, including English/Spanish Texas STAAR, California Spanish Assessment (CSA), California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance (CAASPP) and English/Spanish HiSET exam (GED equivalent test). ESL expert.

Education

BA - Spanish, German, and Biology

University of Texas at Austin

MA - Spanish

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Texas Educator Certificate - PK-6 Bilingual/ESL Teacher, PK-6 Elementary Self-Contained, 6-12 Secondary Spanish Teacher

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Innovative strategies for second language acquisition and comprehensible input
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

UTSA Spanish Professor at Southside ISD HS - University Of Texas At San Antonio
08.2024 - Current
Dual Language Middle School Spanish Teacher - Matthey Middle School, Southside ISD
08.2021 - Current
Grade 4 and Grade 5 Dual Language and ESL Teacher - Medio Creek Elementary, Southwest ISD
09.2017 - 07.2021
ESL, English and Spanish Reading Writing Assessment Specialist - Educational Testing Service (ETS), San Antonio
06.2006 - 06.2017
Texas A&M University-Kingsville - MA, Spanish
- Texas Educator Certificate, PK-6 Bilingual/ESL Teacher, PK-6 Elementary Self-Contained, 6-12 Secondary Spanish Teacher
University of Texas at Austin - BA, Spanish, German, and Biology
Marta Ottilie GlueckBilingual/ESL/Spanish Educator