William Hottensen

• Developed students'' language proficiency by employing immersive teaching techniques in the classroom.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition.
• Conducted regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
• Promoted global citizenship by introducing students to various Hispanic cultures, customs, and traditions through engaging lesson content.
• 2022-23 Middlesex High School Teacher of the Year
• Wrote the curriculum for Spanish Heritage and have taught it for 20 years now and have taught all levels at our school.
• Utilized a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student performance objectively, providing valuable data for instructional decision-making processes.
• Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.

Full-Time High School Spanish Teacher - Spanish 1 and 2

• Enhanced cultural understanding among students through the incorporation of authentic materials and real-life scenarios.
• Increased student motivation by incorporating creative elements into traditional lessons, such as storytelling, games, and role-playing activities.
• Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that reinforced Spanish language skills across multiple subject areas.
• Provided personalized feedback to students, fostering improvement in their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

• Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, communicating effectively about student progress and addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement.
• Utilized a variety of assessment tools to evaluate student performance objectively, providing valuable data for instructional decision-making processes.
• Developed students'' language proficiency by employing immersive teaching techniques in the classroom.
• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research related to second-language acquisition.

• Established a positive learning environment by setting clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management strategies.

• Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
• Conducted foreign language exams to determine fluency and comprehension.

This was an internship and part of my BA. 11th grade Spanish Class.

• Organized extracurricular activities such as Spanish Club and field trips to reinforce language learning outside the classroom setting.
• Served on school committees focused on diversity initiatives, contributing insights from the perspective of a world language educator.
• Mentored new teachers in curriculum development and best practices for foreign language instruction.
• Explained concepts and assignments in both native and non-native languages.