Teresa McCann
Cedar Lake,USA
Summary
Dynamic professional with 25+ years of success in education and business leadership. Experienced in curriculum design, faculty development, and student engagement, with two master's degrees in Spanish and Teaching Languages and graduate coursework in International Management. Founder of a travel advisory business with expertise in strategic planning, marketing, and client relations. Recognized for leading academic programs, driving student success, and building entrepreneurial ventures that blend cultural expertise with organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Triple H Travels
Cedar Lake, USA
07.2023 - Current
- Founded and manage travel advisory business; oversee operations, finances, and compliance.
- Develop marketing strategies and deliver personalized client travel experiences.
- Developed customized travel itineraries based on client preferences and budgets.
- Analyzed industry trends to adapt services according to market demands.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
Professor/Coordinator of Spanish
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, USA
06.2008 - Current
- Teach Spanish levels 1-4 and culture/civilization across traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
- Lead faculty development initiatives, manage budgets, and oversee adjunct faculty.
- Serve as a Study Abroad Representative and drive student success through innovative initiatives..
- Developed curriculum for diverse student populations at Prairie State College.
- Participated in departmental committees that address curriculum development, assessment strategies or technology initiatives.
Adjunct Professor of Spanish
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, USA
01.2006 - 05.2010
- Taught elementary Spanish (face-to-face, online, and broadcast).
- Applied communicative and technology-based teaching methods.
Assistant Manager
Family Video
Cedar Falls, Iowa
06.2002 - 01.2004
- Monitored daily operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in service quality.
- Managed inventory systems to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching of Languages (Spanish)
Univ. of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS01-2014
Master Online Teaching Certificate -
Univ. of Illinois (ION)
Champaign, IL05-2013
Master of Arts - Spanish
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA07-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Management
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2002
Int'l Business Certificate -
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2002
Graduate Coursework - Int'l Management
CSU - Global Campus
Fort Collins, COSkills
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Leadership
- Student Engagement
- Business Operations
- Marketing & Client Relations
- International Education
Accomplishments
- Represented PSC in ICISP and international study abroad programs.
- Presented at international conferences in Vietnam and New Zealand.
- Recognized with UNI's Newcomer of the Year Award & National Residence Hall Honorary.
- 20+ years of Spanish language study; extensive international travel and cultural immersion.
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Triple H Travels
07.2023 - Current
Professor/Coordinator of Spanish
Prairie State College
06.2008 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Spanish
College of DuPage
01.2006 - 05.2010
Assistant Manager
Family Video
06.2002 - 01.2004
Master of Arts - Teaching of Languages (Spanish)
Univ. of Southern Mississippi
Master Online Teaching Certificate -
Univ. of Illinois (ION)
Master of Arts - Spanish
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish & Management
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Int'l Business Certificate -
Univ. of Northern Iowa
Graduate Coursework - Int'l Management
CSU - Global Campus
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