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February 23, 2013

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Ms. Kelly M. Tissier

Denver, CO

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I am a natural communicator with an interactive, motivational, hands-on instructional style to meet students individual learning needs.PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Private Academic Organizer/general subject area tutor for multiple MS/HS students attending both public and private institutions in Denver.Experienced working in the public and independent school setting with Spanish and speech/language programs, pull out and in-class teaching, and co-tasking with general education teacher. Skilled in the development and implementation of therapy and training programs for speech and language (Spanish and English).Strong interest in utilizing technology for a multi-modality language learning experience (Google Docs, ZigZag board, Audacity, various sites and resources from the Web)Ability to combine positive reinforcement tools with refined classroom management skills to maintain classroom functionality.Founded Spanify! LLC in 2010, a private tutoring and travel company with specialization not only in multi-faceted language learning but also in unique program development for students with learning differences.EDUCATION:

Master of Arts (MA), Spanish Language & Literature, UCSB 2007

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications Sciences & Disorders

(audiology/speech pathology/language development) 2001

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish Language & Literature 2001

Colorado Professional Teaching Certificate 2007

Licensed CO SLPA,Communication Specialist 2006-2011

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:Private Spanish instructor/Academic Organizer, Spanify! 2010-present

Private 1-on-1 and customized small group instruction for all age levels, incorporating individualized instructional methods for each client.Development/implementation of a private 2 year AP Spanish Literature course for 4 motivated East H.S. students.Private Spanish enrichment for 8 lower school students at Graland.Facilitator of review practice for all grade levels via Spanish Bootcamp.Intensive review for new, incoming students during the summer and school year.Virtual instruction for both students and adults wanting to become fluent.General organizer and tutor across ALL subject areas-all age levels pk-12+Spanish Instructor, Middle School (5-8) Graland Country Day School 2009-present

Taught all grade levels for Middle School students, which spanned material from beginning present tense grammar and vocabulary to future/conditional, spiraling throughout the year towards a full immersion class. Thematic units created for each chapter and facilitated to broaden curriculum beyond grammar/vocabulary and incorporate multiple intelligences.Successful implementation of new technology in order for students to facilitate strong in-class skills and at-home practice.Growth of student participation in 5/6 service council from 15 to 90 students over past 2 years.Partnership with students to create supplementary vocabulary and grammar materials in order to support the differentiated learner.Spanish Instructor, Lower School (k-5) Vail Mountain School 2007 to 2009

Prepared and implemented curriculums for 10 sections of Grades K-5, approximately 150 students. Utilized daily lesson plans paired with the Viva el Espa ol curriculum while heavily supplementing with original games and materials to maximize student-lead learning/creativity.2007-2008 professional development goals: create a Kindergarten curriculum, supplemented by an originally written bilingual children s book series. The series has a main character, targeting ages 4-8, utilizing and infusing the text with the unit Spanish vocabulary. Currently, the stories are being told orally in each class to attain student feedback and research of vocabulary retention. 2008-2009: Use of Audacity program to create original audio-vocabulary files, providing differentiated instruction for multiple intelligences.Revamped the 4th- 5th grade curriculum to introduce present tense and other grammar material before middle school. (formerly 6-7th grade material)Infused cultural components to all grades K-5 through monthly country explorations and creation of an after-school Spanish Culture Club.Spanish Instructor, Upper School (9-11) Battle Mountain H.S. 2007 to 2009

Taught all sections of SPN 1 and co-taught SPN 3 to high school students which spanned material from beginning present tense grammar and vocabulary to imperfect subjunctive, scaffolding throughout the year towards a more immersion style class. Cultural units on various countries were created and taught to broaden curriculum beyond grammar/vocabulary. Supervised a student directed research project in Spanish 3 and conducted the selection and implementation of an advanced reader s literature series for Spanish 3.Successfully developed a new curriculum for SPN 1 that included all new text and materials based on the El Espa ol series.Incorporated TAP school-wide trimester goals of critical thinking into subject related strategies, including use of SQ3R, etc., to utilize weekly in the classroom with professional feedback days bi-monthly to share ideas.Bilingual Speech/Language Therapist, Lee County Public Schools, FL 2002 to 2003

Full-time Speech/language therapist at Sunshine Elementary. Created, scheduled and applied therapy programs for a total of 125 students in grades K-5. Prepared yearly evaluations for student progress and attended staffing and yearly IEP s. Three Oaks position was open-ended as it was a fill-in for a maternity leave.Implemented specialized therapy in a controlled setting for the population of supported behavior students at Sunshine Elementary.Assessment of LEP student for language disorder vs. language difference in L1. Support for LEP students through speech/language in L1.VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP ROLES:

Graland Country Day, Denver, CO 2009-presentMiddle School Service Council facilitator (2009-present)Tennis Coach (2009)Professional Development committee (2010-2011)

Vail Mountain School, Vail, CO 2007-2009Mentor teacher-2008-2009- Contribution to the creation of a mentoring program and welcome guide for new hires. Paired with new teacher to serve as a point person throughout the year.L.S. Hiring Committee for 08- 09 School yearSpanish Culture Club-2007-2009- Organizer and facilitator for k-5 after-school program.

Child Find of Eagle County, CO 2006 to 2008Part-time, on call interpreter.

Avon Recreation Center, Avon, CO 2003 to 2008Provide Spanish Translation of the quarterly activities brochure. Serve as a bilingual Activities and Special Events volunteer.

Colorado/Wyoming Bike MS 150 participant, Team ATX 2010-presentVolunteer to help raise awareness via pre-ride functionsAmbassador/recruiter for women’s involvementTop 100 fundraiser for CO (2 years in a row)

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Recipient of VMS/David Schindel Outstanding Faculty Initiative Award- 2008This award is provided to underwrite an outstanding faculty initiative that most clearly advances the pursuit of teaching excellence at Vail Mountain School . The award was utilized to attend a 72 hour professional development course at the Creative Bridges for Language Learning Institute in Buenos Aires, Argentina, focusing on incorporating cultural components and creativity into foreign language instruction while differentiating instruction for multiple intelligences.

David Blaine TPRS conference attendee, 2010

Numerous conferences through ACTFL and CCFLT, 2009-2012

Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial Scholar to Spain, 2002

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