Stefaney Maloney
Summary
Dynamic professional adept in leveraging strong communication skills to enhance critical thinking, creativity, and flexibility in collaborative settings. Excel in employing innovative technology and digital literacy skills to significantly boost growth. Committed to continuous professional development, relationship building, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Shorewood School District
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing world 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.
- 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.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on pedagogical trends and enhance teaching skills further.
District World Language Instructional Coach
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
2021.01 - 2022.08
- Coached teachers in 40 schools to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
- Developed district curriculum map for all world languages and levels of instruction taught in the district.
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness by providing individualized coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted new teachers acclimate quickly into their roles through comprehensive mentoring programs and ongoing support.
- Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs, and identified research-based instructional strategies.
Spanish Teacher, World Language Department Chair
Hamilton High School, MPS
2016.01 - 2021.05
- Department Chair directly responsible for the curriculum development and instructional progress of 1300+ students to meet district graduation requirements.
- Restorative Practices Champion responsible for the enrichment and implementation of Mindfulness and Restorative Practices for a school of 1500+ students and 200 staff.
- Teacher of multiple levels of Spanish language instruction including AP Language & Culture and AP Literature.
- Designed and implemented Spanish curriculum for 9-12 grade instruction.
- Established collaboration of the World Languages team for cohesive thematic instruction across all levels of instruction and all offered World Languages instruction: Chinese, French, and Spanish.
- Mentor teacher to student teachers.
Spanish Teacher
Rufus King International Middle School, MPS
2015.08 - 2016.01
- Taught Spanish exploration and cultural experience in the International Baccalaureate programme to 6, 7, and 8 Annual levels.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Created curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction.
Visiting Professor
DeVry University
2012.11 - 2015.05
- Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Instructed a synchronous / asynchronous foundation course for graduation requirements - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Enhanced student comprehension by adapting teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles.
- Evaluated student performance regularly, providing timely feedback and support for academic improvement.
Spanish Teacher
Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District
2011.08 - 2014.06
- Designed and implemented Spanish curriculum for 5/6th grade instruction.
- Collaborated with and created team instructional units and projects.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
Spanish Teacher
La Causa Charter School
2009.08 - 2011.06
- Designed and implemented Spanish curriculum for K-8th grade instruction.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback, and working closely with struggling learners to improve outcomes.
- Created cross content themed instructional units with collaborating team teachers.
Paraprofessional
La Escuela Fratney, MPS
2005.08 - 2008.06
- While earning a teaching certification, I provided instructional support to K-4 bilingual classrooms.
- Facilitated communication between families and the school in the role of Parent Coordinator.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI05.2012
Teaching Certification - Spanish Education K-12
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
Cardinal Stritch University
Milwaukee, WI05.1990
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Customer Relationship Management
- Product and service knowledge
- Native Spanish fluency
References
Jason Kerstein
Director of Operations CSS, CSW
Black Shoe Hospitality Group
jason@blackshoehospitality.com
414-254-9463
Chris Oelke
Manager
Otto's Liquor Stores
608-575-2313
Claire Bernatz
Science Teacher
Shorewood School District
clairebee97@gmail.com
Kate Barikmo
English, Social Studies Teacher
Shorewood School District
katebarikmo@gmail.com
Maya Held
Special Education Teacher
Milwaukee Public Schools
maya_held@yahoo.com
Accomplishments
- Equity Ambassador of Wisconsin
- Negotiated salary schedules for the Shorewood School district with the Shorewood Education Association's Negotiation Team
- Restorative Practices Champion
- Seal of Biliteracy Site Coordinator
- World Language Department Chair
- Project AWARE / Pure Edge Grant site facilitator
- Compassion Resilience Toolkit Facilitator
- Trauma Sensitive / Equity Educator
- Proximity Learning Facilitator Site Coordinator
- Meemic Foundation Cooperating Teacher of the Year Award Recipient 2018
- Western Division National Sales Award for the William & Scott Brewing Company 1995
- Academic recognition in the Alpha Mu Gamma and Sigma Tau Delta Honor Societies
Additional Information
Sales Consultant for the Wine and Spirits Industry
- 20 years of retail, on/off-premise wholesale sales, regional management experience.
- Specialized sales in boutique wineries and small batch liquor houses.
- Developed high sales territories in Dallas, Texas and Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin.
- Trained as an apprentice winemaker with Wollersheim Winery.
- Judge for the Dallas Morning News Wine Competition.
- Created Wine Goddess Consulting, LLC (2001); consultant for restaurant service styles and wine lists, consult with individuals for wine cellar construction and purchases, and create fundraising events for nonprofit organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs and Ozaukee County Human Services, Wisconsin.
- National Western Division Sales Award for William & Scott Brewing Company (Rhino Chasers) in 1995.
Volunteerism
- Garden maintenance for community gardens and public thoroughfares in Milwaukee
- Volunteer coach for the Hamilton High School Girls Tennis team Fall 2018 and Fall 2019
- Volunteered business services for three years to a local organic farm, including marketing, efficiency management, budget development, and sales of the produce.
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Shorewood School District
2022.08 - 2024.06
District World Language Instructional Coach
Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
2021.01 - 2022.08
Spanish Teacher, World Language Department Chair
Hamilton High School, MPS
2016.01 - 2021.05
Spanish Teacher
Rufus King International Middle School, MPS
2015.08 - 2016.01
Visiting Professor
DeVry University
2012.11 - 2015.05
Spanish Teacher
Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District
2011.08 - 2014.06
Spanish Teacher
La Causa Charter School
2009.08 - 2011.06
Paraprofessional
La Escuela Fratney, MPS
2005.08 - 2008.06
Master of Arts - Education
Mount Mary University
Teaching Certification - Spanish Education K-12
Mount Mary University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Cardinal Stritch University
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