Spanish Teacher
Summary of qualifications
Teaching Philosophy: I seek to create a supportive and motivating environment that celebrates diversity and engages all students in the process of learning through participation in classroom discussion and activities. My objective is to facilitate learning with enthusiasm for the subject matter and a commitment to the academic standards outlined in the course outline
Skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to deliver effective classroom instruction, exceptional organizational and time management skills, proficient Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Windows 7 and 8, Web Developer, Smart Board, LCD projector, conflict resolution skills, verbal crisis prevention intervention, lesson planning expertise
Professional Experience
Sept 09 – Dec 2011 Niagara County Community College Buffalo, NY
Spanish Teacher
Sept 10 – Jun 11 Canisius High School Buffalo, NY
Spanish Teacher
Education
Jan 14 – Dec 14 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY
Cisco Networking Academy
Jun 9 – Aug 10 Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY
Master of Science in Education “Career and Technical Education”
GPA 3.86/4.00 Summa Cum Laude
Sept 07 – May 09 Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science “Career and Technical Education” GPA 3.85/4.00 Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts “Spanish Language Literature” GPA 3.77/4.00 Magna Cum Laude
Sep 90 – Jan 93 I.U.T. “Antonio Jose de Sucre” Caracas – Venezuela
Computer Information System
Summary of qualifications
- Strong background and experience teaching and tutoring Spanish class
- Effective in developing, implementing, and managing quality instructional programs
- Completed alcohol and drug classes for the New York State of Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships with faculty, staff, students and employers
Teaching Philosophy: I seek to create a supportive and motivating environment that celebrates diversity and engages all students in the process of learning through participation in classroom discussion and activities. My objective is to facilitate learning with enthusiasm for the subject matter and a commitment to the academic standards outlined in the course outline
Skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to deliver effective classroom instruction, exceptional organizational and time management skills, proficient Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Windows 7 and 8, Web Developer, Smart Board, LCD projector, conflict resolution skills, verbal crisis prevention intervention, lesson planning expertise
Professional Experience
Sept 09 – Dec 2011 Niagara County Community College Buffalo, NY
Spanish Teacher
- Designed for students with no previous experience in the language
- Created a syllabus for classes SPA 101 and SPA 102
- Created syllabus and manuals for class SPA 110 Spanish for medical field
- Focuses on communicative skills of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing
- Includes high frequency vocabulary, basic constructions, common phrases, and cultural aspects
- Also stresses student participation in skills development
- SPA 101 is strongly recommended for improving comprehension and oral fluency especially for students transferring to a four-year institution
Sept 10 – Jun 11 Canisius High School Buffalo, NY
Spanish Teacher
- Serve as a part time teacher for grades 9 and 10 with a one-year contract
- Preparing assignments, reviewing, and correcting all homework with an emphasis on providing feedback to each student
- Devise lesson plans that the children having follow up
- Provide a monthly written report to the school board
- Utilize technology programs to enhance comprehension of technology, basic academic skills, and problem solving
- Worked with other modern language teachers to map the curriculum
- Led parent teacher conferences
- Utilized collaborative learning strategies, Close and Critical Reading strategies, and emphasized reading and writing in conjunction with the Common Core Standards
Education
Jan 14 – Dec 14 Erie Community College Buffalo, NY
Cisco Networking Academy
- Routing Protocols – Concepts
- FA Accessing the WAN
- Networking Fundamentals
- LAN Switching & Wireless
Jun 9 – Aug 10 Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY
Master of Science in Education “Career and Technical Education”
GPA 3.86/4.00 Summa Cum Laude
- Who’s who among Students in American Universities & Colleges Apr 2010
- Certification of Completion Apr 2010
- Fellowship Award Jan 2010
Sept 07 – May 09 Buffalo State College Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science “Career and Technical Education” GPA 3.85/4.00 Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts “Spanish Language Literature” GPA 3.77/4.00 Magna Cum Laude
- Educator of the Year Award” from Senator Antoine Thompson NYS Senate Oct 09
- Sigma Delta Pi”, National Spanish Honor Society May 09
- Undergraduate Academic Honors Award May 09
- Recognition of Academic Excellence Apr 09
Sep 90 – Jan 93 I.U.T. “Antonio Jose de Sucre” Caracas – Venezuela
Computer Information System