Mary Lopez
SPRINGFIELD,OH
Summary
Passionate Teacher provides students with interactive and immersive learning experiences. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating experiential learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Exceeds district standards for student success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Cedar Cliff Local Schools
08.2004 - Current
- Create and lead interactive learning experiences for beginning, intermediate, and advanced Spanish courses.
- Mentor pre-service Spanish teachers.
- Lead study-abroad trips.
- Collaborate with teachers across disciplines and across levels to create relevant and meaningful learning experiences.
- Expanded departmental offerings to include level 4.
- Prepare students to achieve the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy.
- Enhance cultural awareness in students by incorporating Hispanic customs, traditions, and culture into lessons.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
09.2002 - 05.2004
- Taught beginning and intermediate language courses: Spanish 103.01, Spanish 103.66, and Spanish 104.
- Served as exam proofreader for the Spanish department.
- Nominated for outstanding TA award.
- Tutored undergraduate students.
- Selected to tutor university administrator.
Spanish Interpreter
ASIST Translation Services
06.2002 - 10.2002
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
- Enhanced patient understanding by providing accurate and timely translations during medical appointments.
- Provided Spanish-language translations in Columbus area hospitals in the Emergency Room and Labor & Delivery.
Education
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Candidate, Foreign Language Education (ABD)
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHMaster of Arts - Spanish; Latin American Literatures And Cultures
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH06.2004
Spanish Education Certification, K-12 - Spanish Education
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Harding University
Searcy, AR05.1999
Skills
- Collaborate with colleagues and local Hispanic community
- Create experiential learning activities for students
- Immerse students in language and culture
- Organize and lead study abroad trips
- Instruct for cultural and language competencies
Affiliations
- The Ohio Foreign Language Association (OFLA)
- The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP)
- The American Council of the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
Travel Experience
- Led study-abroad trips for students to France & Spain (2024), Costa Rica (2015), Spain, Portugal & Morocco (2007)
- Lived and studied abroad: Panama (2023), Cuba (2018), Spain (2017), Bolivia (2007), Peru (2003), Guatemala (2001), Mexico (1998)
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Cedar Cliff Local Schools
08.2004 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
09.2002 - 05.2004
Spanish Interpreter
ASIST Translation Services
06.2002 - 10.2002
Ph.D. - Ph.D. Candidate, Foreign Language Education (ABD)
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts - Spanish; Latin American Literatures And Cultures
The Ohio State University
Spanish Education Certification, K-12 - Spanish Education
Wright State University
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
Harding University
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