DACIA CANNON
***** ******** *** ****. **. Apt. 3105, St. Petersburg,
Fl 33716
Cell: 269-***-**** ***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Hardworking educator with 8 years experience fostering a cohesive student
learning atmosphere.
HIGHLIGHTS
Proficient Spanish and Professional and mature
English speaker
Proof reading Strong problem solver
Business writing Dedicated team player
Strong interpersonal skills Microsoft Office
proficiency
EXPERIENCE
PALM HARBOR UNIVERSITY
Palm Harbor, FL
Spanish Teacher
08/2013 to Current
Planned, facilitated, and taught Spanish I, II and III.
Accurately gathered and reported data to drive instruction and set
goals.
Regularly communicated effectively with all stakeholders.
Developed lesson plans using various formats.
Maintained online gradebook and class website.
Planned and co-taught cross-curricular lessons.
Differentiated class instruction for a wide range of learners
including English Languages Learners and students with learning
disabilities.
Organized and sponsored the Spanish Honor Society.
Utilized communicative teaching approach by exposing students to
written, verbal, cultural, reading and listening activities in the
content area.
Effectively assessed student's abilities and selected appropriate
teaching strategies for individual developmental levels.
Provided one-on-one, as well as large and small group instruction.
Utilized kinesthetic materials and Total Physical Response.
THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
St. Petersburg, Fl
Spanish Teacher
06/2011
to
06/2013
Planned and taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students Spanish.
Co-taught classes.
Organized cross-curricular instruction with French and Chinese
language teachers.
Mentored young girls in Girlfriends, Inc., an organization seeking to
teach decorum, etiquette, and self-sufficiency to adolescent girls.
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL
St. Petersburg, Fl
Spanish Teacher
07/2006
to
06/2011
Planned, facilitated, and taught Spanish I, II and III.
Accurately gathered and reported data to drive instruction and set
goals.
Regularly communicated effectively with all stakeholders.
Organized fundraisers.
Developed lesson plans using various formats.
Maintained online gradebook and class website.
Planned and co-taught cross-curricular lessons.
Differentiated class instruction for a wide range of learners
including English Languages Learners and
students with learning disabilities.
Organized and sponsored the Spanish Honor Society.
Utilized communicative teaching approach by exposing students to
written, verbal, cultural, reading and listening activities in the
content area.
Effectively assessed student's abilities and selected appropriate
teaching strategies for individual developmental levels.
Provided one-on-one, as well as large and small group instruction.
Utilized kinesthetic materials and Total Physical Response.
PORTAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Portage, MI
Student Teacher: Eighth grade enrichment; English Honors
01/2006 to 05/2006
Coordinated class projects and activities.
Evaluated, adapted and created assessments.
Collaborated within the 7th grade team to discuss students' progress.
Collaborated with the specialists and principal to plan and implement
meaningful instruction.
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kalamazoo, MI
Student Teacher
03/2005 to 06/2005
Tutored Vietnamese student in English.
Coordinated visitations with a Vietnamese translator
KALAMAZOO HIGH SCHOOL
Kalamazoo, MI
Student Teacher
07/2004 to 09/2004
Differentiated class work, homework, and instruction for a diverse
range of learners.
Planned active lessons including guided notes on lessons bridging
awareness of past relating to current events.
EDUCATION
BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE: SECONDARY EDUCATION: ENGLISH 6-12; SPANISH K-12
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Western Michigan University, College of Education, Kalamazoo, MI