Natalie Ritchie
Fountain ,CO
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Spanish Teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Academy D20
08.2002 - 07.2023
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.
- Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
- Completed performance reviews and remained up-to-date on required certifications and continuing education credits.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
CSU Pueblo
Pueblo12.2001
Skills
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Teaching Methods Expert
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Spanish Speaking
- Microsoft Office
- Student Performance Assessment
- Textbook Solution
- Student Needs Assessments
- Field Trip Planning and Supervision
- Assess Student Progress
- Small Group Tutoring
- Classroom Integration
- Diversify Instruction
- Special Assignments
- Remote Assistance
- Conversation Practice
- Academic Record Keeping
- District Standards
- Staff Meetings
- Facilitate Discussions
- Collaborative Environments
- Instructional Strategies
- Educational Settings
- Project Supervision
- Textbook Selection
- Maintain Records
- Faculty Collaboration
- Classroom Instruction
- Academic Standards
- Evaluate Assignments
- Personalized Support
- Cultural Immersion
- Fluency in Spanish
- Exercise Testing
- Curriculum Development
- Activity Planning
Certification
- Licensed "Teacher - 2001 to current
- Secondary Education Training - 2001 to current
Additional Information
I was.....
Department Chair for World Language department for 7 years
Junior/Senior sponsor for LHS for 21 years
Spanish Club sponsor for 18 years
SNHS sponsor for 1 year
Student Council advisor for 1 year
Currently D20 Concession stand co-manager
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Academy D20
08.2002 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
CSU Pueblo
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