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Vanessa E. Levesque

Johnston,RI

Summary

Passionate and highly experienced Spanish teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching the Spanish language and culture. Proven ability to develop a comprehensive curriculum and create an engaging, student-centered learning environment. Committed to helping students improve their Spanish language skills, and gain a deeper appreciation for the Spanish culture.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Part-Time Leasing Specialist

National Development Group Inc.
North Providence, RI
01.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate the negotiation of lease terms and agreements for residential and commercial leases
  • Conduct background and credit checks to qualify potential tenants
  • Show prospective tenants available units and highlighted property features
  • Manage the application process, including collecting required documentation and fees
  • Promote available properties through numerous channels such as Zillow, Apartments.com and Facebook
  • Negotiate lease renewals and communicated any changes in terms or pricing
  • Maintain positive relationships with tenants and addressed concerns

Spanish Teacher

King Philip Regional High School
Wrentham, MA
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Teach the Spanish language to include grammar, vocabulary, and culture to honor level students (grades 9-12) in the target language.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in teaching methods to address multiple learning styles and intelligences
  • Develop and implement engaging and creative lesson plans while targeting a range of specific challenging Education Plans for gifted students
  • Collaborate with administration regarding lesson plans, teaching strategies, and student performance
  • Maintain direct and written communication with administration and parents
  • Monitor student progress
  • Complete quarterly progress reports/grading, educational evaluations, reviews and assessments

Spanish Adjunct Professor

Johnson & Wales University
Providence, Rhode Island
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Teach the Spanish language to include grammar, vocabulary, and culture to students at the university level
  • Develop and Implement engaging curriculum in line with the mission of Johnson & Wales University
  • Demonstrate flexibility in teaching methods to address multiple learning styles and intelligences
  • Communicate weekly with department chair and department members
  • Monitor student progress
  • Complete progress reports/grading each semester
  • Conduct assessments

Spanish Teacher

Bishop Hendricken High School
Warwick, Rhode Island
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Teach the Spanish language to include grammar, vocabulary, and culture to students (grades 9-12).
  • Demonstrate flexibility in teaching methods to address multiple learning styles and intelligences
  • Develop and implement engaging and creative lesson plans while targeting a range of specific challenging Education Plans for gifted students
  • Collaborate with other teachers within the department regarding lesson plans, teaching strategies, and student performance
  • Maintain direct and written communication with administration and parents
  • Monitor student progress
  • Complete quarterly progress reports/grading, educational evaluations, reviews and assessments

Education

M.S. - Education

University of New England
Portland, Maine
12.2012

B.A. - Spanish

Rhode Island College
Providence, Rhode Island
05.2008

Intensive Language Course -

UNIVERSAL School of Languages
Cuernavaca, Mexico
12.2005

History Literature of Latin America, Survey of Latin American Literature, Advanced Spanish Grammar/Composition, Spanish Literature: 19th Century, Linguistics, Spanish Modern Culture

Universidad de Granada
Granada, Spain

Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, Google Classroom, Blackboard, Zoom, and Adobe
  • Highly organized
  • Strong time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Certification

Certified, Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, 5-12

Affiliations

Parishioner at Holy Apostles Catholic Church in Cranston, Rhode Island

Timeline

Part-Time Leasing Specialist

National Development Group Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Spanish Teacher

King Philip Regional High School
01.2015 - 01.2019

Spanish Adjunct Professor

Johnson & Wales University
01.2013 - 01.2016

Spanish Teacher

Bishop Hendricken High School
01.2010 - 01.2014

M.S. - Education

University of New England

B.A. - Spanish

Rhode Island College

Intensive Language Course -

UNIVERSAL School of Languages

History Literature of Latin America, Survey of Latin American Literature, Advanced Spanish Grammar/Composition, Spanish Literature: 19th Century, Linguistics, Spanish Modern Culture

Universidad de Granada