Stephen Horton
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic World Language Teacher with Broward County Public Schools, skilled in fostering student engagement and collaboration. Achieved enhanced language proficiency through innovative assessment tools and project-based learning. Committed to promoting global awareness and cultural appreciation, while providing tailored support to diverse learners. Proficient in multimedia integration and effective oral communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
World Language Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect for diversity and encouraged open communication among students.
- Enhanced classroom experience with the use of multimedia tools to support diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary units, reinforcing connections between world languages and other subjects.
- Introduced innovative assessment tools such as digital portfolios and self-assessments, enabling better tracking of student growth over time.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in world language education and incorporate new techniques into teaching strategies.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners by developing customized tutoring sessions tailored to their unique needs.
- Promoted global awareness by organizing cultural events and inviting guest speakers from different countries to share their experiences with students.
- Developed students'' language proficiency through targeted speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises.
- Increased student interest in world languages by incorporating cultural activities and real-life scenarios into lesson plans.
- Implemented project-based learning assignments that allowed students to explore real-world applications of language skills while fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments to ensure appropriate instructional strategies were applied.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NYMaster of Science - Teaching English As A Second Lang
Long Island University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-1998
Skills
- Student engagement
- Oral communication
- Collaborative learning
- Organization
Certification
Spanish Language K-12
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
World Language Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
08.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education
St. Bonaventure University
Master of Science - Teaching English As A Second Lang
Long Island University