Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2023 - Present

Seasonal Program

• Jun 2012 - Present

Seasonal Program (2022-Present), Head Counselor (2021-2021), Group Leader (2014), Bunk Counselor (2012, 2013) Supervised staff between the ages of 18-24 and provided ongoing training throughout the summer on necessary skills such as solution focused problem solving and behavior management Trained and evaluated counselors on their performance in residential life Led weekly meetings to evaluate bunk dynamics and camper progress Yearly training with True to Life Training in order to develop skills and awareness related to managing camper/counselor behaviors, conflict resolution, decision-making, flexibility, group management and peer communication Worked with parents, camp directors, and health center staff in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone in my age groups Attended American Camp Association’s 2017, 2018, and 2023 Tri-State Camp Conference in Atlantic City, NJ attending sessions focusing on creating resiliency, growth mindset, reflection, and supervision Show less

Residence Hall Director

• Sep 2021 - Sep 2023

Spanish Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

Taught Spanish I-III at varied levels Transformed school mandated textbook curriculum to include student centered, project based learning Participated in weekly professional learning communities to evaluate and improve curriculum Achieved the ACTFL standard of 90% input and output for all courses Pivoted to online teaching during the Covid-19 pandemic in spring 2020 Taught concurrently to students in person and via zoom using a variety of technique in order to maximize student use of the target language Attended the 2019 World Language Teacher Summit and Online Conference in order to improve virtual teaching practices Assumed various roles including 10th grade advisor, substitute coordinator, and developed and instructed a course in Leadership, Ethics, and Development (LEAD) for 11th grade students Show less

Spanish Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2018

Taught Spanish II-IV at varied levels Created original units and performance assessments using Understanding by Design Transformed the curriculum to student centered, project based learning Participated in weekly professional learning communities to evaluate and improve curriculum Attended ACTFL 2016 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo in Boston, MA, attending sessions focused on performance assessments, target language usage, and the implementation of AP elements Presented at January 2018 faculty meeting researching and comparing CBE in Ohio and NH and how to implement in the Spanish classroom Achieved the ACTFL standard of 90% input and output for Spanish II Advanced students and beyond Maintained relationships with students outside of the classroom (hallways, sports events, dances, etc.) Show less

Teaching Intern

• Sep 2014 - May 2015