I am an experienced educator with degrees in Spanish and English with work towards Master’s degree in teaching languages. Noted for resourcefulness, clear and engaging communications, and success at teaching subject mastery including speaking. Additionally, I currently possess graduate coursework to teach ESL.
Spring 2006 University of Memphis, Intermediate Spanish Composition Fall 2004 Mid-South Community College, Computer Fundamentals Sum 2012University of Southern Mississippi, Currently enrolled in Masters of Arts in Teaching Languages, with projected 2016 completion date.
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Bachelor of Science in English and Spanish from the College of Education. California State University, San Diego, summer program in Guadalajara, Mexico
Areas of Expertise
Spanish
English
TPR Spanish
Interactive Video Teaching
Writing Skills
Verbal Communication Skills
Experience 2014 Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, Spanish 1, 2 2013 Palestine-Wheatley High School, Spanish 1, 2, and 3 2007-2010 Osceola High School, Osceola, Arkansas; teaching Spanish 1 and 2 2006-2007 Hughes High School, Hughes, Arkansas; teaching English 11, English 12, 2002-2004 Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN; teaching Spanish 1, 2 2001-2002 West Memphis High School, West Memphis, AR; teaching Spanish
Designed and implemented lesson plans for six periods.
Restructured classroom policy to reflect a supportive classroom management style.
Instituted cooperative learning
Motivated students to increase their Spanish enjoyment.
Reinforced lessons and concepts through the Total Physical Response commands and storytelling
1999-2001 Coldwater and Independence High Schools, Tate County, Mississippi, teaching Spanish I & 2. Mississippi Educational TV IVN - Interactive Video Network taught Spanish from Coldwater via satellite Responsibilities of distance learning include:
Faxing assignments
Operation of equipment on site
Teaching four schools simultaneously
Mississippi Foreign Language Fair in Oxford, Mississippi Activities entered:
Dancing, Singing, Recitation, Academics
Excellent rating received in all categories. 1999 Millington and Collierville High Schools, Shelby County Schools; teaching Spanish I & 2.
Military United States Marine Corps Communications Intelligence Operations Center to the title of Supervisor and rank of Sergeant. I obtained a Good Conduct Medal, Top Secret Clearance, and an Honorable discharge.