Peggy Dunstan
United States,Virginia
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Twenty-eight years of successful, award-winning high school teaching. Passionate about teacher-retention and using innovative classroom practices and teacher selfcare to help teachers remain in the classroom.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher for Global Classrooms
Fulbright United States Department Of State
Mountain View High School And Oxapampa, Peru
08.2021 - Current
- Designer of a global educator website to teach educators about global education and the importance of connecting local, national, and international communities.
- Writer of teacher retention blog with the overarching goal of sparking creativity for teacher longevity.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
Spanish Teacher
Shenandoah County Public Schools
Mountain View High School
08.2002 - Current
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- 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.
Teacher Trainer
Northern Shenandoah Valley Teacher Consortium
Laurel Ridge Community College
06.2010 - 06.2022
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Organized conferences and symposiums for educators, bringing together experts in pedagogy to exchange ideas on best practices in teaching.
Missionary to Urban Poor
International Mission Board
Lima, Peru
08.2000 - 02.2002
- Facilitated and directed outreach events for local communities in Lima, Peru.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to strategize, plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout various regions.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for children and youth.
- Connected individuals with appropriate resources, serving as a liaison between local communities and external organizations or agencies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Study Year Abroad
The University of Virginia
Valencia,SpainMaster of Arts - Teaching of Languages
The Univeristy of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS08.2006
Bachelor of Arts - NK-8, Elementary & Middle; NK-12 Spanish
Eastern Mennonite College
Harrisonburg, VA05.1993
Skills
- Fulbright Teacher for Global Classrooms with the United States Department of State and IREX (International Research and Exchanges Board)
- Harvard's The Good Project Educator
- Teacher-trainer for The Northern Shenandoah Valley Teacher Consortium: Building Community in the Classroom, Best Practices for Teachers, book study leader
- Mid-Valley Teacher Consortium Clinical Faculty
- Table leader for The College Board AP exams
- AP Boxley McDonald's Student and Teacher Achievement Award 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
- Shenandoah County Public Schools Teacher of the Year 2017
- Golden Apple Award NTelos and WHSV-TV 2006
Timeline
Teacher for Global Classrooms
Fulbright United States Department Of State
08.2021 - Current
Teacher Trainer
Northern Shenandoah Valley Teacher Consortium
06.2010 - 06.2022
Spanish Teacher
Shenandoah County Public Schools
08.2002 - Current
Missionary to Urban Poor
International Mission Board
08.2000 - 02.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Study Year Abroad
The University of Virginia
Master of Arts - Teaching of Languages
The Univeristy of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - NK-8, Elementary & Middle; NK-12 Spanish
Eastern Mennonite College