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Martha (Marty) Andersen

Graham,NC - North Carolina

Summary

Bilingual Spanish teacher experienced in offering positive and nurturing learning environments to foster language development. Dedicated to assisting students in growing, developing and grasping Spanish foreign language material. Familiar with group and individual language instructional strategies, recordkeeping and student safety policies. Nurtured students struggling to learn foreign language and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Explained assignments in native language and explained concepts clearly.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary Spanish Teacher/ Middle School English

Alamance Christian School
09.2009 - Current
  • Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages to classrooms with up to 26 students.
  • Taught Spanish lesson to K3 through 5th grade students
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, and sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading, singing, and listening.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.

Drapery Specialist

Budget Blinds Of Burlington
08.2016 - 04.2020
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
  • Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
  • Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
  • Met with customers, made suggestions for drapery solutions, ordered draperies and supervised installation.

Volunteer/Board Member

Alamance For Freedom (Anti-human Trafficking)
06.2015 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Served as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying, and securing resources and partnerships to advance mission.
  • Provided assistance in strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
  • Attended board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
  • Coordinated up to 20 volunteers and organized training sessions.

Missionary to Mexico

Beacon Baptist Church
01.1994 - 10.2008
  • Evangelized people and imparted knowledge of Bible using public speaking and one-on-one discussions, and Spanish literature.
  • Trained new missionaries on effectively sharing word of God in Latin America.
  • Helped prepare and deliver mission-related presentations to church groups.
  • Facilitated and directed outreach events for local communities in Mexico.
  • Led weekly bible studies for missionary wives in Mexico City.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Prepared and distributed religious materials.
  • Homeschooled 3 sons from Grade 1 through 12th grade.
  • Assisted an international Spanish literature ministry that continues today.

Training Specialist

Fluor Daniel Engingeering International
03.1991 - 10.1993
  • Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Documented participation and evaluated learning for each participant.
  • Designed and facilitated training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision.
  • Organized and implemented coursework, oversaw scheduling and monitored attendance.
  • Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials.
  • Traveled to client locations to conduct training classes.
  • Developed training curricula and recommended programs that met instructional goals and objectives.

Cost Control Techinician

Fluor Daniel Engineering International
09.1985 - 03.1991


  • Interacted with project managers, developing strategic plans for long-term financial prosperity and sustainability.
  • Prepared and updated project status reports, updating tracking documentation and maintaining files for due diligence and financial control support.
  • Maintained consistent electronic files and documentation to support budget analysis.
  • Prepared financial and progress reports for discipline and project managers.
  • Conducted training sessions around the U.S.A. for other cost technicians and managers in the company software use.

College Instructor

Bob Jones University
08.1983 - 05.1985
  • Taught Directed Teaching to over 100 student teachers annually.
  • Observed, evaluated, and supervised over 100 student teachers annually.
  • Worked one-on-one with struggling student teachers to optimize classrooms electiveness.
  • Used different learning modes to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.


High School Science and Music Teacher

Heritage Christian Academy
08.1978 - 05.1980
  • Taught science courses using lab-based learning model to deepen subject mastery.
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
  • Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
  • Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
  • Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
  • Coordinated and conducted a mixed high school choir.
  • Conducted several school-wide music programs for holidays.
  • Conducted the choir as they performed in local churches.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
05.1983

Bachelor of Arts - Science Education

Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC
05.1978

High School Diploma -

Waukegan Township High School
Waukegan, IL
06.1974

Skills

  • Personalized Support
  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Reward Systems
  • Activity Planning
  • Language Instruction
  • Progress Reporting
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Discipline Management
  • Educational Instruction
  • Assess Student Progress

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Drapery Specialist

Budget Blinds Of Burlington
08.2016 - 04.2020

Volunteer/Board Member

Alamance For Freedom (Anti-human Trafficking)
06.2015 - 05.2018

Elementary Spanish Teacher/ Middle School English

Alamance Christian School
09.2009 - Current

Missionary to Mexico

Beacon Baptist Church
01.1994 - 10.2008

Training Specialist

Fluor Daniel Engingeering International
03.1991 - 10.1993

Cost Control Techinician

Fluor Daniel Engineering International
09.1985 - 03.1991

College Instructor

Bob Jones University
08.1983 - 05.1985

High School Science and Music Teacher

Heritage Christian Academy
08.1978 - 05.1980

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

Bob Jones University

Bachelor of Arts - Science Education

Bob Jones University

High School Diploma -

Waukegan Township High School

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