Monica Niespodziany

• Created and run an Italian Summer Camp for children from 5 to 10 years old.
• Planned activities, instructional games, cultural hands-one activities.
• Prepared kids to perform skits in Italian for their parents.

• Design lessons for struggling students, based on their learning style
• Help students to improve their conversational skills
• Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
• Created personalized lesson plans to meet needs of diverse learners.
• Conducted tutoring sessions at schools, homes and public spaces.
• Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
• Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
• Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement
• Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information
• Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help
• Conducted review sessions to help students prepare for tests
• Facilitated small group and one-on-one tutoring sessions focusing on academic subject areas

• Teach courses of Middle School Italian (7 and 8 grade), Italian level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Italian AP
• Modify lesson plans based on students need
• Wrote curriculum for all levels, based on ACTFL standards
• Helped writing curriculum maps for Spanish courses
• Grew Italian program
• Increased students' number attending Italian classes
• Started partnership with Italian schools and provide students to interact with Italian students. This partnership is promoting environment awareness at St. Joseph
• Chair of World Language Department. Lead and participate in team meetings in order to enhance language acquisition improvement
• Started soccer tournament: Italian students play versus Spanish students during Homecoming week
• Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events
• Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for Italian-language students
• Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension
• Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
• Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Taught courses of Italian level 1, 2, 3
• Modify lesson plans based on students need
• Wrote curriculum for all levels, based on ACTFL standards
• Facilitated Italian Club at school
• Planned instructional field trips

• Developed and taught Summer Camps for Elementary students
• Adapted “Pinocchio” in small play for kids to play in front of families and family

Developed and taught Italian for Travelers Course

• Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
• Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities
• Provided necessary information to be confident when traveling in foreign country

Developed and taught lessons

Wrote and administered tests and quizzes

Available to meet with students after school hours

Worked with collegues

• Developed and taught semester courses
• Tutored students
• Planned and administered assessments