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Martina Talić

Spanish Teacher, IB Coordinator
Saint Joseph
Martina Talić

Work History

St. John's Prep School
Collegeville , MN

Spanish Teacher, IB Coordinator, Intern. Director,
10.2010 - 04.2024

Job overview

Taught IB, AP and Immersion Spanish (grades 6-12) as well as ESL Theology, French and Italian courses.

Performed IB & CAS Coordinator’s duties.

Created and promoted international exchange program opportunities in my role of International Director.

United World College in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina

Spanish, French & TOK Teacher
09.2009 - 09.2010

Job overview

Taught Spanish (A1, Ab initio), French (Ab initio, B) & TOK according to the IB Program.

Managed the opening of the Spanish Center.

Performed extracurricular, CAS & residential duties.

Trinity College East, Trinidad & Tobago

French & Spanish Teacher
09.2007 - 07.2008

Job overview

Used creative teaching techniques to teach language to high school students.

Graded assignments, conducted extra-curriculum activities (Italian Club) & performed form teacher duties.

Emmaus Institute (Dioceses of St. Cloud, MN)

Spanish Theology Instructor
08.2018 - Current

Job overview

Teach theology courses to Spanish speaking adults.

International Baccalaureate Organization

IB Workshop Leader & Visiting Team
04.2017 - Current

Job overview

Prepared and led 12 in person and online Spanish language workshops.

Facilitated 2 IB school authorizations in Boston & New York.

Pamoja and Infinity Online Schools

Online IB French Teacher
08.2015 - Current

Job overview

Supported students learning French in an online environment.

University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago

Spanish Lecturer
08.2008 - 06.2009

Job overview

Taught beginners Spanish Grammar as well as Reading & Listening Comprehension.

Conducted Hispanic literature tutorials.

Helped with the assessment set up and corrected exams, homework and different assignments.

College of St. Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Spanish Teaching Assistant
08.2002 - 05.2003

Job overview

Prepared and conducted weekly Spanish conversation labs.

Corrected assignments and offered individualized help with grammar to students.

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 with their professional path.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
4
Certification
5
Languages

Education

University of The West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago

Master of Philosophy from Spanish Language And Literature
04-2010

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St. John’s School of Theology
Collegeville, MN

Master of Arts from Youth Pastoral Ministry
05-2021

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College of St. Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Bachelor of Arts from Spanish, French & Theology
05-2006

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Collège International de Cannes, France

from French Language, Literature, Art And Politics
01-2004

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Universidad de Salamanca, Spain

from Hispanic Literature,Linguistics, Pedagogy, Culture
01-2003

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University of Zadar, Croatia

from English & French Languages & Literature
01-2001

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American University in Cairo, Egypt

from Arabic Language & Culture
01-2007

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Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Curriculum Development
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Group leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • Continuous professional development

Certification

  • MN Teaching License Spanish K-12, 2015
  • IB Coordinator's Certificate, 2015
  • IB Language B & ab initio Certificate, 2011 & 2012
  • IB Workshop Leader & School Visiting Team Certificate, 2016

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Leadership in Educational Excellence Award, 2020

Presenter at MCTLC Conference (Heritage speakers in a traditional classroom), 2019

AATSP Grant for Curso de profesores, Barcelona 2013

AECID Grant for Cursos de literatura, El Escorial, 2010

Rotary Scholarship to study Arabic, Cairo, 2007

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancement

Quote

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
John Dewey
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Interests

Yoga

Meditation

Healthy living

Home remodeling

Timeline

Spanish Theology Instructor
Emmaus Institute (Dioceses of St. Cloud, MN)
08.2018 - Current
IB Workshop Leader & Visiting Team
International Baccalaureate Organization
04.2017 - Current
Online IB French Teacher
Pamoja and Infinity Online Schools
08.2015 - Current
Spanish Teacher, IB Coordinator, Intern. Director,
St. John's Prep School
10.2010 - 04.2024
Spanish, French & TOK Teacher
United World College in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina
09.2009 - 09.2010
Spanish Lecturer
University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2008 - 06.2009
French & Spanish Teacher
Trinity College East, Trinidad & Tobago
09.2007 - 07.2008
Spanish Teaching Assistant
College of St. Benedict
08.2002 - 05.2003
University of The West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago
Master of Philosophy from Spanish Language And Literature
St. John’s School of Theology
Master of Arts from Youth Pastoral Ministry
College of St. Benedict
Bachelor of Arts from Spanish, French & Theology
Collège International de Cannes, France
from French Language, Literature, Art And Politics
Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
from Hispanic Literature,Linguistics, Pedagogy, Culture
University of Zadar, Croatia
from English & French Languages & Literature
American University in Cairo, Egypt
from Arabic Language & Culture
Martina TalićSpanish Teacher, IB Coordinator