Sandy Frierson
Bishop ,GA
Summary
Accomplished Foreign Language Department Chair and Spanish Teacher at Gwinnett Online Campus, renowned for elevating department standards through innovative teaching methods and curriculum enhancements. Demonstrated excellence in educational leadership and Spanish fluency, significantly boosting student engagement and performance. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and relationship building, securing grant funding and fostering academic growth. Teacher of the Year 2019.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreign Language Department Chair / Spanish Teacher
Gwinnett Online Campus
06.2010 - Current
- Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the department''s talented team of educators.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Planned and executed department meetings.
- Served as representative at the county level.
- Oversaw program development and redevelopment.
- Enhanced department reputation by implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-discipline projects, creating enriching academic experiences for students across campus.
- Implemented assessment tools to measure learning outcomes, informing data-driven decision-making within the department.
- Secured grant funding for various department initiatives, supporting research opportunities and academic growth.
- Established clear performance expectations for faculty members, promoting accountability and professional growth.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive activities that incorporated authentic materials from Spanish-speaking countries.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and offering tips for supporting language development at home.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
Gifted Spanish Teacher
Collins Hill High / Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2007
- 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.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Balanced individual and group instruction to accommodate different academic levels and learning styles.
- Supported the development of students'' critical thinking skills by integrating problem-solving activities into lessons.
- Utilized data-driven assessments to identify areas of improvement in instruction, adjusting teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
- Incorporated diverse teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, increasing overall student understanding of course material.
- 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.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club meetings and cultural events to promote language immersion outside of the classroom setting.
Education
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN07.2004
Master of Education - Gifted Education
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia05.2001
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Spanish Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2000
Skills
- Teaching Excellence
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Performance Assessment
- Department Vision
- MIssion and Vision
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Professionalism
- Goal Setting
- Collaborative decision-making
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Task Prioritization
- Approachable leader
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Cultural Awareness
- Cultural immersion
- Interactive Teaching
- Lesson Planning
- Creative Lesson Design
- Feedback provision
- Spanish instruction
- Spanish fluency
- Educational leadership
- Decision-Making
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Technology Integration
- Reliability
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
Gwinnett Online Campus Teacher of the Year 2019
Timeline
Foreign Language Department Chair / Spanish Teacher
Gwinnett Online Campus
06.2010 - Current
Gifted Spanish Teacher
Collins Hill High / Gwinnett County Public Schools
08.2001 - 05.2007
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Lincoln Memorial University
Master of Education - Gifted Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science And/with Education Degree - Spanish Education
University of Georgia
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