High School Spanish Language

A classroom and non-traditional educator for over 30 years, I have

held a variety of assignments and duties and I always attempt to bring a professional attitude to whatever position I am assigned. Building strong relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and administration is a consistent and ongoing focus as well as inspiring students to achieve to be their best, and grow into contributing, successful adults who make a difference with their God-given gifts and talents.

EXPERIENCE / Work History

• August 2017 to Current: Spanish Instructor / Teacher Greensburg Central Catholic Jr. Sr. High School Sharyn Zalno - Interim Director 724-***-**** Ext. 4216 911 Armory Drive Greensburg, Pa. 15601 I currently enjoy teaching 7 classes per day at Greensburg Central Catholic Jr. / Sr. High School. I have taught the Spanish I, Spanish II, and the Introduction to Foreign Languages courses for 2 consecutive years as well as Health and Academic Skills. I work with all grade levels and am looking forward adding coaching and teaching Mock Trial and organizing overseas travel and or service opportunities for students.

• August 2012 to Current: Flooring Specialist Associate / Regional Merchandizing Team Home Depot USA Mrs. Tara McGill – Store Manager 412-***-**** 102 Aldi Drive North Versailles, PA 15137 Ext.500 Mr. Jarrett Harrison – Specialties Mgr. Ext. 501 I currently work part-time in the evenings at the North Versailles Home Depot as a Flooring Specialist and sales associate. As a bilingual employee, I have helped many customers in Spanish and have learned a lot while striving to be a productive member of the overall Home Depot District 170 team of extraordinary associates.

• August 2014 to December 2016: Instructor, Evaluator, Curriculum Management-Lincoln Learning Solutions Katherine Cerminara – Senior Administrator of Instructional Services 294 Massachusetts Ave, Rochester, PA 15074 *********.*********@************************.*** www.lincolnlearningsolutions.org

• November 2014 to April 2015 Long Term Substitute Penn Trafford High School Mr. Tony Aquilio – High School Principal ********@************.*** 3381 Route 130 Mrs. Christy Rizzardi – Dept. Head *********@************.*** Harrison City, PA 15636 724-***-****

• August 19 2013 to June 2014 Long Term Sub. & Contract – Spanish I, IV and AP Spanish V Baldwin High School Baldwin-Whitehall Schools Mr. Walter Graves – Principal *******@*********.*** 4900 Curry Road Mrs. Christine Gedid – Dept. Chair ******@*********.*** Pittsburgh, Pa. 15236 412-***-**** www.bwschools.net

• March 25, 2013 to April 26, 2013 Long Term Substitute – Spanish II, IV and AP McGuffey High School Mr. Tim Hamberger – Assistant Principal 86 McGuffey Road Mrs. Jenna Greco-Fuerte – Teacher on leave Claysville, Pa 15323 Mrs. Christine Shymchyk – Dept. Chair 724-***-****

• September 2011 to June 2012 Online Virtual Spanish Teacher - Calif. Virtual Academies HS 2360 Shasta Way, Unit A Mrs. Christine Whitmire- Dept. Chair 925-***-**** Simi Valley, CA 93065 Ms. Casey Johansen- HR- Admin. 805-***-**** Ext. 22

• August 2009-June 2011 Secondary Spanish Teacher Dos Palos High School / DPOLJUSD Mrs. Heather Ruiz - Principal www.dpol.net 209-***-**** 2041 Almond St *****@****.*** Dos Palos, CA 93620 I taught 7 classes of Spanish levels I through IV as well as Spanish I for Spanish Speakers at Dos Palos High School in Dos Palos, Ca. I also worked as the cosponsoring teacher of Mock Trial Team.

• February 2006 – June 2008 Secondary Spanish I, II, III / Peer Leadership Instructor Chino Valley Unified School District www.chino.k12.ca.us 5130 Riverside Drive Chino, CA 91710 My school day consisted of teaching 5 classes and instructing and facilitating the Peer Leadership class at CHHS as well serving on the S.T.A.R. (Supporting Teens At Risk) program team. James R. O’Connor

Professional Educator, Spanish, ESL, Peer

Leadership, Mock Trial, 85 Ashley Drive -

Greensburg, Pa 15601

724-***-**** **********@*****.***

• August 1991 – December 2005 Middle and High School Spanish Teacher Punxsutawney Area Schools Mr. David E. London – Former Principal-Now Retired www.punxsy.k12.pa.us Punxsutawney Area Senior High School 450 North Findley Street Punxsutawney, PA 15767 As a full-time professional teacher of Spanish in levels beginning to advanced, I also served on many district wide committees and teams and co-advised Spanish Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). I also coached the Mock Trial Team in district, state, national competitions. Being one who studied in Spain, I have enjoyed taking students to Spain on 3 occasions during the summers of 1993, 1995, and 2000 as well as working there in 1992 for the Barcelona Olympic Games.

• September 2000 – November 2005 Adult Education Instructor Jefferson Clarion Community Action Inc. Mr. Robert Cardamone - Director 105 Grace Way 814-***-**** Adult Education Department Punxsutawney PA 15767 As an Adult Education instructor for Community Action Inc. of Jefferson and Clarion Counties in western Pennsylvania, I taught evening GED and computer literacy classes to citizens of our area who sign up for the courses.

EDUCATION and TRAINING: Course Work / Accomplishments

• Spring 2010 California State Univ. Stanislaus 3 Credits (Graduate Course Credit), Turlock, CA Obtained Clear CA Credential

• November 2005 – March 2006 3 Graduate Credits University of Phoenix (Online)

• September 1993 - Fall 1996 24 Graduate Credits Gannon University Performance Learning Systems Erie, PA Obtained Pennsylvania State Permanent Certification Level II

• September 1987 - May 1990 Earned Bachelor of Science Secondary Education/ Spanish, Clarion, PA 16214

*Student Alumni Association – President 1988-89 (First President) **Publications Office – Typesetter, Layout, Photography Assistant ***Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Board 1988-89, Evangelistic Team Outreach

• January 1987 - July 1987 Credits Transferred to Clarion University Trinity Christian College- Semester In Spain Advanced Spanish and Home Stay in Sevilla, Spain. Obtained 16 Credit hours and Certificate of Completion

• June 11, 1982 – Punxsutawney Area High School Liberal Arts Obtained High School Diploma PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Catholic Teachers Association – 2017 to date Member

• ACTFL (American Counsel on Teaching Foreign Languages) Member

• October 1999 - 2005 Pennsylvania State Modern Languages Association Former Member

• September 1998 – Current Association of American Educators / KEYTA Member

• September 1990 - 1991 California Association of Bilingual Educators Former Member REFERENCES

Professional Co- Dept Chair 724-***-**** ********@*****.*** Personal Friend *********@******.***.**.**

Professional Department Chair 724-***-**** *********@*****.*** Professional Home Depot ASDS 412-***-**** **************@*********.***

• Mrs. Jeannette Andrews

• Mr. Kevin R. Hughes

• Mr. David Ferranti

• Mr. Joseph Zerbe

• Mrs. Kathy Cerminara Professional Supervisor 724-***-**** **********@************************.***

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