Professional Experience Teacher

William Blackwell

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Somerville, MA 02145

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Dedicated Educator with extensive training in teaching ancient languages by applying current Second Language Acquisition theory research.

Latin and Greek Instruction: Teach speaking, reading, and writing of ancient languages through active usage. Adapt teaching methodology according to student needs to increase understanding. Incorporate state-mandated curriculum frameworks into classroom objectives. Create varied lesson plans in order to reach students more fully.

Educational Leadership: Skilled mentor aiming to meet the diverse needs of students. Encourage and facilitate learners in discovering new concepts before explicit instruction.

Classroom Management: Create a safe classroom environment by lowering students’ affective filter to increase language acquisition. Engage students by employing +1 teaching strategies to facilitate a desire to learn through self-discovery of new information.

Key Strengths: Personable educator with ability to teach in various traditional and modern methods. Engage students through fun and safe activities designed to cultivate understanding while lowering anxiety. Establish rapport with students, administrators, and parents.

Education and Credentials

University of North Texas – Denton, TX

Bachelor of Arts

Major in Ancient History – Minor in Latin (2012)

University of Massachusetts at Boston

Master of Arts

Latin and Classical Humanities (2017)

Professional Certification & Teaching Endorsements:

Massachusetts Initial Teaching License, grades 5-12, Latin and Classical Humanities

Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) Teacher Endorsement Course

Ave Maria University

Intensive Conversational Ancient Greek course, Level I (2012)

Pontificia Università della Santa Croce

Intensive Conversational Ancient Greek course, levels II & III (2013, 2014)

Intensive Conversational Latin course, Level III (2015)

Teacher Training

Methodology Course for Language Teachers (2014, 2015)

-Focus on training ancient language teachers in creating immersive classrooms

Professional Experience

Arlington High School – Arlington, Massachusetts

Latin III/Latin Language and Culture, Student Teacher (Spring 2017)

Create and implement Latin curricula for two Latin III classes that were mixed Honors and non-Honors and one Latin Language and Culture class designed to go at a slower pace for students on Individual Education Programs (IEP). Designed current and traditional lesson plans to engage students and maximize understanding. Create varied lessons to inspire student participation and encourage student-centered learning.

St. Theresa Catholic School – Houston, TX

Intensive Ancient Greek I, Co-Teacher (June 2016)

Co-taught Introductory Spoken Ancient Greek to students ranging from adolescence to graduate age 6 hours per day for two weeks. Employed the Polis Method of a full-immersion classroom using Total Physical Response (TPR) and Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) as well as explicit grammar explanation in the target language. Taught with Dr. Dean Cassella of the Texas Institute of Classical Studies.

North Texas Classics Collegium – Denton, TX

Introductory Latin; Introductory Ancient Greek; Intermediate Latin, Teacher (2014-2015)

Due to the recently terminated Latin program at the University of North Texas, these classes were formed for those in need of learning Latin and Ancient Greek, as well as those who desired to learn these languages. Taught introductory Latin from the Lingua Latina series using active teaching methodologies; taught introductory Ancient Greek in a more traditional manner using a grammar-translation textbook. Taught intermediate Latin using a reader from the Lingua Latina series employing active methods and translation and grammar review. While these classes were not for college credit they were a part of a university-recognized club, under the supervision of a faculty member of History department.

Teaching Assistant

University of Massachusetts at Boston – Boston, MA (Fall 2015-Spring 2017)

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