High School Assistant

Erez Bar-Levy

**-** ***** ****** . *********, NY 11426

Cell: 718-***-**** . E-mail: ****.*******@*****.***

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Education

Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish, expected Spring 2016

Saint John's University

Masters in Spanish, received Fall 2011

Sigma Delta Pi National Hispanic Honor Society

Binghamton University, State University of New York

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, received May 2010

Phi Sigma Iota International Foreign Language Honor

Society

Teaching Experience

St. John's University, Languages and Literatures Department

Adjunct Instructor of Spanish, 2012- Present

. Select and compile tests, assignments and/or online discussion

exercises that permit measurement of performance relative to

standardized learning objectives

. To teach the assigned class in accordance with learning objectives and

session plan outlines from the Languages and Literatures Department;

ranging from Spanish I classes to Hispanic Literature classes

. Administer evaluations of student performance based on course

deliverables and course rubrics

AmLotus International Language School

Spanish Instructor, 2012- Present

. Demonstrate personal and professional motivation to best serve each

individual student as well as the total student body by assuming your

responsibility to be sure they learn

. Exhibit support of administration, policies, improvement of the school

and accomplishment of its mission/goals.

. Assess student performance frequently and objectively, communicate

performance results honestly and constructively, and respond to the

results

Private Spanish Tutor, 2010-Present

. Instruct and guide students in high school and college level

curriculums; classroom size varies from 1-4 students per session.

. Construct and implement lesson plans to guide students through their

semester courses using a variety of creative and innovative

activities

St. John's University, Languages and Literatures Department

Spanish Graduate Assistant, 2010-2011

. Complement formal studies through research, teaching, and

administrative work under the supervision and tutelage of faculty or

staff

. A clear understanding of my dual status, being aware especially of the

requirements, responsibilities, and privileges as a student and a

professional

Binghamton University, Romance Languages Department

Spanish Teaching Assistant, 2009- 2010

. Developed and implemented lessons plans under the direction of the

course professor

. Collaborated with the course professor to develop and prepare learning

environments, interest centers and needed materials

Teaching Strategies and Highlights

. Develop differentiated lessons and incorporate interactive learning,

multicultural learning, and peer teaching to effectively reach auditory,

visual, and kinesthetic learners

. Use manipulatives including creative and journal writing, movies, music,

and reading to provide students with hands-on activities as concrete

examples to help children experience objectives for themselves and to

create a higher order of thinking

. Engage students by offering hands-on opportunities to explore and self-

discover new concepts

. Review, revisit, and repeat material using visual and auditory methods to

ensure that students with diverse learning styles and abilities can grasp

and retain the skills

. Provide clear, consistent directions and follow-through and use positive

reinforcement to keep students on-task in a safe and supportive

environment where they feel comfortable in sharing and participating

. Practice cooperative learning to bring students with different learning

abilities together and to provide opportunities for students to bond

through teamwork

. Integrate technology into the classroom via Smart Boards, age-appropriate

educational software, media, and PowerPoint presentations

Achievements

Multilingual Poetic Anthology edited by St. John's University and Entre

Rascacielos edited by Marie-Lise Gazarian Gautier Fall 2011

. Wrote and published two poems, "La odisea" and "Como padre, como

hijo", integrated into the anthologies of St. John's University and

Professor's Marie-Lise Gazarian

Study Abroad in Argentina Summer 2011

. Successfully completed Argentina's historical and literature course

works at the graduate level in Universidad de Buenos Aires and

Universidad de la Cuenca del Plata

. Bridged and built relationships with South Americans to strengthen the

image of United States citizens and Hispanic Americans

Study Abroad in Spain Summer 2009

. Explored and enhanced personal growth through the immersion of the

Spanish language and culture of Spain

. Enrolled in Spanish literature and history courses

Skills

Fluent in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish / Fluent in speaking,

reading and writing in Portuguese/

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) / Microsoft Works

/ WordPerfect/ Adobe PhotoShop

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