Sylvia Cifelli
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
At Marian Catholic High School, I leveraged my native Spanish fluency and strong communication skills to enhance students' cultural awareness and academic growth, contributing significantly to curriculum development aligned with state standards. My innovative use of technology and focus on immersive learning techniques resulted in a notable improvement in student engagement and outcomes. As a professional skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader I focused on student success and excelled at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish-teacher
Marian Catholic High School
08.2009 - 08.2024
- 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.
- 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.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.1984
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL06.1981
Skills
- Native Spanish fluency
- Strong Communication Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Excellent Classroom Management
- Excellent Instructional Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Language Immersion Techniques
- Continuous Professional Development
- Group Work Facilitation
- Curriculum Development
- Tutor/Mentor
Affiliations
- Executive Member of Leadership Committee
- Moderator of Latinx Hispanic Student Coalition
- Executive Member of Antiracism Committee
Timeline
Spanish-teacher
Marian Catholic High School
08.2009 - 08.2024
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts - Latin American Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Similar Profiles
Mia DabrowskiMia Dabrowski
Teacher's Aide at Marian Catholic High School Art DepartmentTeacher's Aide at Marian Catholic High School Art Department
Devon SwartDevon Swart
Scale A Teacher at Marian Catholic SchoolScale A Teacher at Marian Catholic School
Kate DyerKate Dyer
Science Teacher at Marian Catholic CollegeScience Teacher at Marian Catholic College