Experience

Homewood-Flossmoor High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Spanish Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  - Played a key role in curriculum design and vertical alignment for levels 1-3 - Independently sourced and developed a curriculum for level 4 - Differentiated instruction through small group work and student centered activities - Provided feedback through formative and summative assessment using the three modes of communication, as well as self-reflection - Advocated for the Seal of Biliteracy and helped introduce it to the department - Fostered authentic interpersonal communication experiences and cultural exchanges in the target language (e.g. coordinated digital pen pal projects, cooking demonstrations) - Served as a mentor for new teachers coming in to the department Show less



Kenyon Woods Middle School

• United States

• Spanish Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

  Implemented 8th grade curriculum to students using textbook resources and independently sourced authentic materials. Founded a Spanish club to further expose the students to Spanish language and culture. Implemented 8th grade curriculum to students using textbook resources and independently sourced authentic materials. Founded a Spanish club to further expose the students to Spanish language and culture.



Colegio Alkor

• Spain
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Sep 2010 - Jul 2013

  Supplement curriculum with authentic cultural materials Coordinate cultural events at the school Test preparation for Cambridge/Trinity exam from Young Learners to FCE level Supplement curriculum with authentic cultural materials Coordinate cultural events at the school Test preparation for Cambridge/Trinity exam from Young Learners to FCE level



South Elgin High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Spanish Teacher

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

  Supplemented and designed curriculum for levels 2,3 and 4 of foreign language Spanish Sponsored Spanish Club-coordinated community outreach and enrichment activities for high school Spanish students Supplemented and designed curriculum for levels 2,3 and 4 of foreign language Spanish Sponsored Spanish Club-coordinated community outreach and enrichment activities for high school Spanish students