Martina Talić
Saint Joseph,MN
Summary
Highly experienced middle and high school Spanish & French teacher adept at engaging learners in high-interest, rigorous lessons. Exceptionally collaborative, innovative and versatile with extensive experience in curriculum building and IB Program. I have a passion for always striving to bring student voice and perspective into the classroom while fostering respectful discourse about real world issues. With 19 years of teaching and leadership experience, my passion is twofold—teaching languages & cultures and supporting teachers to love their profession.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher, IB Coordinator, Inter. Director
St. John's Preparatory School
Collegeville, MN
10.2010 - 04.2024
Taught IB, AP and Immersion Spanish (grades 6-12) as well as ESL Theology, French and Italian independent courses.
Performed IB and CAS Coordinator’s duties.
Created and promoted international exchange program opportunities for students.
Online IB French Teacher
Pamoja & Infinity Online Schools
08.2015 - Current
Prepare and conduct online French classes & grade assignments
IB Workshop Leader & Visting Team
International Baccalaureate Organization
04.2017 - Current
Prepared and led 12 in person & online Spanish language workshops.
Facilitated 2 IB school authorizations in Boston & New York
Spanish, French and TOK Teacher
United World College in Mostar
08.2009 - 09.2010
Taught Spanish (A1, Ab initio), French (Ab initio, B) & TOK according to IB Program.
Managed the opening of the Spanish Center.
Performed extracurricular duties (CAS, residential duties).
Spanish Lecturer
University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2008 - 06.2009
Taught beginners Spanish Grammar as well as Reading & Listening Comprehension.
Conducted Hispanic Literature tutorials and assisted the assessments set up.
Corrected assignments.
French and Spanish Teacher
Trinity College East, Trinidad & Tobago
09.2007 - 07.2008
Used creative teaching techniques to teach high school French and Spanish.
Graded assignments, conducted extra-curricular activities in Italian Club & performed form teacher duties.
Spanish Theology Instructor
Emmaus Institute (Dioceses of St. Cloud, MN)
06.2018 - Current
Teach theology courses to Spanish speaking adults.
Education
MA in Youth Pastoral Ministry -
St. John’s School of Theology
05.2021
MPhil in Spanish Language & Literature -
University of The West Indies
04.2010
BA (Honors) in French, Spanish and Theology -
College of St. Benedict
05.2006
Collège International de Cannes
Universidad de Salamanca
University of Zadar
Skills
- Continuous professional development
- Cultural Awareness
- Classroom management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Team Collaboration
Languages
- Croatian, native
- English, near-native
- Spanish, near-native
- French, near-native
- Italian, fluent
- Latin, reading knowledge
- Catalan, reading knowledge
- Arabic, beginner's level
Awards
Leadership in Educational Excellence, 2020
Certification
MN Teaching License Spanish K-12, 2015
Languages
Croatian
First Language
Accomplishments
- Leadership in Educational Excellence, 2020
- AATSP Grant for El curso de profesores (Barcelona, 2013)
- AECID Grant for Los cursos de literatura (El Escorial, 2010)
Timeline
Spanish Theology Instructor
Emmaus Institute (Dioceses of St. Cloud, MN)
06.2018 - Current
IB Workshop Leader & Visting Team
International Baccalaureate Organization
04.2017 - Current
Online IB French Teacher
Pamoja & Infinity Online Schools
08.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher, IB Coordinator, Inter. Director
St. John's Preparatory School
10.2010 - 04.2024
Spanish, French and TOK Teacher
United World College in Mostar
08.2009 - 09.2010
Spanish Lecturer
University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2008 - 06.2009
French and Spanish Teacher
Trinity College East, Trinidad & Tobago
09.2007 - 07.2008
MA in Youth Pastoral Ministry -
St. John’s School of Theology
MPhil in Spanish Language & Literature -
University of The West Indies
BA (Honors) in French, Spanish and Theology -
College of St. Benedict
Collège International de Cannes
Universidad de Salamanca
University of Zadar
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