PAMELA R. DENTLER
Canton,OH
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in several leadership positions and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Passion for raising student achievement and empowering colleagues. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Baccalaureate Spanish Teacher
GlenOak High School
08.2014 - Current
- Member of the original team to develop and implement the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at GlenOak High School
- Authored original Spanish B curriculum for Ab initio, SL and HL per the IB subject guides. Revised curriculum during programme evaluation cycle.
- Championed multiple teaching preps, mastering co-seat and tri-seat circumstances to ensure that all students received the appropriate, differentiated curriculum for their varying learning goals.
- Developed and maintained an Instagram account for the IB Programme at GlenOak High School for the purpose of showcasing student celebrations, achievements and successes as well as all that the programme has to offer.
- Facilitated 3 levels of IB internal oral assessments each year which were audited by IB graders worldwide. Received feedback regarding scoring and revised practices as advised.
- Problem-solved to develop a user-friendly form essential to IB internal oral assessment exams when the funding for previously utilized software was unavailable.
- Adapted the Read Naturally reading program for use in World Language classes to increase fluency and confidence with target language. Differentiated goals and learning targets for each students, working specific weaknesses in spoken language as well as celebrating successes.
World Language District Team Leader
GlenOak High School
08.2015 - Current
- Increased district performance by implementing strategic plans and setting clear objectives for team members.
- Enhanced team morale and productivity by providing regular coaching, feedback, and recognition of accomplishments.
- Led the charge to vertically align curriculum throughout the various World Language offerings in PLS.
- Supported technology needs of the World Language team.
- Organized and submitted budget requests for the World Language team.
Sponsor, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
GlenOak High School
12.2019 - Current
- Founded a chapter of the National Spanish Language Honorary (Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica) at GlenOak High School during the 2019-2020 academic year and conducted the first 'virtual' induction ceremony to initiate 12 students into the society, an innovative bi-lingual ceremony run by student leaders.
- The live induction ceremony has since evolved to include the French language honorary, conducted in 3 spoken languages by student leaders.
Founder, Advisor, Más Amor, Service Learning Club
GlenOak High School
08.2018 - Current
- Built a service learning club out of organic need with a positive servant culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and student engagement.
- Student volunteers earn service hours at the annual Boo at the School event- educating the public about the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead while facilitating an activity at the event as well.
- Adopted Stark Parks' Middlebranch Trail, providing much needed volunteer labor to clean-up and maintain the trail during the fall and spring of each year.
- Other service hour opportunities are offered in response to the real-time needs of the school/staff/community i.e Adopt-A-Family, Crumbs for Canton, YOUnity in the Community, etc.
Spanish Teacher
Timken Senior High School
08.2003 - 06.2014
- Served as a Cooperating Teacher for a student teacher from Mount Union College Fall 2007
- Head Girls Volleyball Coach, 2004-2008
- Spanish Club Advisor, 2003-2009
Fine Arts Department Chairman
Timken Senior High School
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department outcomes.
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Analyzed Teacher Based Teams' student data and led bi-weekly collegial conversation work sessions to examine student work and re-design units.
- Provided timely flow of Building Leadership Team data to District Leadership Team.
Administrative Internship
Early College High School
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Designed and implemented a new staff / veteran staff mentorship program in an attempt to improve staff retention.
- Entrusted with a $35,000 award to create a new grant opportunity for staff at Timken Senior High School; authored grant criteria, online application, lead selection conversations, and selected awardees.
Spanish Teacher
Champion Middle School
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Long-term substitute, 8th grade Spanish I
Education
M.Ed. - Educational Administration, 5-12
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01.2008
B.A. - Spanish & Spanish Ed. K-12
Grove City College
Grove City, Pennsylvania01.2002
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Strategic Decision Making
- Adaptability to change
- Committed Work Ethic
- Cultural Awareness
- Team-Oriented Approach
- Behavior Management Expertise
- Coaching and Mentoring
- AI and Technology Proficient
- Health and Fitness Knowledge
State Id
OH1374544
Certification
- American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP) member - 2020-present
- Magic School AI Pioneer - November 2024
- Google Educator - January 2018
- Formative Certified Educator - December 2017
- Multiple fitness industry certifications: CrossFit L1, Burgener Weightlifting L1, Burgener Mobility for Weighlifting, Group Fitness, Restorative Yoga
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sponsor, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
GlenOak High School
12.2019 - Current
Founder, Advisor, Más Amor, Service Learning Club
GlenOak High School
08.2018 - Current
World Language District Team Leader
GlenOak High School
08.2015 - Current
International Baccalaureate Spanish Teacher
GlenOak High School
08.2014 - Current
Administrative Internship
Early College High School
08.2007 - 12.2007
Fine Arts Department Chairman
Timken Senior High School
08.2006 - 06.2013
Spanish Teacher
Timken Senior High School
08.2003 - 06.2014
Spanish Teacher
Champion Middle School
08.2002 - 06.2003
B.A. - Spanish & Spanish Ed. K-12
Grove City College
M.Ed. - Educational Administration, 5-12
University of Cincinnati
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