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Monica Rossi-Marschner

Washington,MI

Summary

Dynamic Spanish teacher with native fluency and a passion for cultural immersion, successfully enhancing student engagement at St. Lawrence Catholic School and for Lapeer Community schools. Developed interactive curricula and initiated after-school programs, fostering a respectful classroom environment. Committed to continuous professional development, I effectively utilized classroom management strategies to boost student confidence and motivation in language acquisition.


I am highly qualified as an Elementary Spanish teacher with my substantial experience in teaching Spanish at this level for 20 years.

I possess an Enthusiastic ability to create engaging lesson plans and foster positive learning environment. Demonstrated strong classroom management skills and effective communication with students and parents.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Elementary/Middle School Spanish Teacher

St. Lawrence Catholic School
11.2014 - 06.2025
  • Contributed to a positive school environment by participating in extracurricular activities and taking on leadership roles when needed.
  • Enriched student experiences with field trips to local cultural events, deepening their connection to the Spanish language and culture.
  • Initiated an after-school Spanish club, offering additional opportunities for students to practice speaking skills and immerse themselves in the language.
  • Promoted language retention through engaging projects and activities that reinforced vocabulary and grammar concepts.
  • Boosted students'' cultural awareness by incorporating authentic materials and real-world scenarios in lessons.
  • Fostered a respectful classroom atmosphere where all students felt included, comfortable expressing their thoughts, and motivated to participate actively in discussions.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Devised and implemented classroom management strategies, maintaining safe and pleasant learning environment.
  • Integrated Smartboard and other instructional technologies into classroom.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Established a positive classroom culture by promoting respect, responsibility, and open communication among students.
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Boosted student confidence in speaking Spanish through consistent practice and constructive feedback.

Elementary School Spanish Teacher

Lapeer Community Schools
08.1997 - 11.2014
  • Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
  • Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
  • Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication between students and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating visual aids.
  • Boosted students' confidence in speaking Spanish, conducting small group and one-on-one speaking sessions.
  • Fostered supportive learning environment, encouraging students to practice Spanish through conversation clubs.
  • Organized and led educational trips to Spanish-speaking countries, providing students with real-world language immersion experiences.
  • Cultivated passion for Spanish language among students by integrating music, art, and literature from Spanish-speaking countries into curriculum.
  • Enhanced students' understanding of Spanish grammar by designing and implementing interactive exercises.
  • Increased student engagement in Spanish culture by organizing cultural immersion events and guest speaker sessions.
  • Maintained up-to-date understanding of best practices in language education by attending workshops and continuing education courses.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
  • Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
  • Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.

Education

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12-2003

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05-1997

Skills

  • Interactive teaching methods
  • Empathy and patience
  • Native spanish fluency
  • Student engagement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Classroom management
  • Student motivation
  • Discipline management
  • Interactive teaching
  • Continuous professional development
  • Cultural immersion
  • Conversation practice
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self motivation
  • Professional development
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Presentation skills
  • Quality education

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Elementary/Middle School Spanish Teacher

St. Lawrence Catholic School
11.2014 - 06.2025

Elementary School Spanish Teacher

Lapeer Community Schools
08.1997 - 11.2014

Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education

Central Michigan University

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