Adriana Szczesny

Spanish Teacher

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Resourceful and certified teacher with rich experience conducting Spanish classes to a wide range of students at college and high school levels. Poised to excel as a Spanish teacher at High School.

Qualifications Summary

· Detail-oriented, passionate, and seasoned mentor; concrete history of preparing course materials and designing lessons to incorporate end-to-end written / verbal aspects of the Spanish language.

· Proven excellence in conducting daily virtual and in-person classes.

· Proficient in applying Missouri's Framework and standards to Spanish lessons and assessments.

· Track record of providing functional / technical Spanish language training to professionals and business clients.

· Robust academic background with Master in Education Spanish. Certified K-12 Spanish teacher with course in Linguistics of the Spanish Language and MO Substitute Certificate of License to Teach.

· Deep understanding of individual student’s needs with a strong history of evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback to enhance aptitude in grammar, fluency, and cultural skills.

· Adept at communicating with students, while developing comfort / trust necessary to encourage speaking Spanish.

Career Experience

Villa Duchesne High School 2022-Present

Spanish Teacher

Provide language instructions, conduct student evaluations, outline individual language needs, and provide need-based language training to enable language fluency. Organized classes on daily-basis, teaching Spanish courses, including Spanish I, II, IV, and 7th grade.

Succeeded to manage classrooms with 70 students. Conducted Spanish IV ACC students SLU college level Spanish class as ACC. Certified SLU Adjunct Instructor. Lutheran High School North, St. Louis, MO 2019 – 2022 Spanish Teacher

Prioritize student learning while preparing engaging and entertaining language lesson plans. Provide language instructions while incorporating Spanish literature and cultural aspects for student motivation and increased learning. Conducted student evaluations, outline individual language needs, and provide need-based language training to enable language fluency.

· Organized virtual / in-person classes on daily-basis, teaching Spanish courses, including Spanish I, II, III, and IV.

· Succeeded to manage classrooms with 130 students through exceptional management and teaching skills.

· Conducted Spanish III and IV ACC students SLU college level Spanish class as ACC. Certified SLU Adjunct Instructor.

· Achieved 99% grades improvement in students as Tutor of after school program. North Kirkwood Middle School, St. Louis, MO 2018 – 2019 Spanish Teacher

Prepared and conducted lesson plans to teach Spanish language courses to middle school students. Offering language instructions in a fun and engaging way to encourage students to increase class engagement and interaction. Implemented innovative teaching methods to cater students’ language needs based on performance evaluations.

· Increased students’ grades through student motivation and by increasing fluency in reading, listening, and speaking.

· Taught Spanish courses to 6th, 7th, and 8th. Grades.

· Partnered with an international team of foreign language teachers and special education teachers to conduct specialized language lessons. Travel to Spain, France, and Germany for two weeks with students learning immersed in the culture and the language. Kirkwood High School, St. Louis, MO 2018

Student Teacher

Led Spanish language lessons for high school Spanish III honors. Adhered to the process of educating high schoolers to ensure student learning and complete course objectives. Fostered relationships with teachers and students’ parents to discuss key improvement areas of challenging students.

· Achieved 100% of objectives while teaching Spanish III and IV honor students. Oak Hill School, St. Louis, MO 2017 – 2018

Substitute Teacher

Managed classrooms and conducted class lessons for Elementary and Middle school students according to varying needs of each grade. Engage with students at a personal level to develop a sense of comfort and trust. Collaborated with teachers and school administrative personnel to streamline school activities and maintain discipline.

· Successfully taught Elementary school Core Curriculum, Art, and Spanish to Middle School students.

· Applied creative teaching methods, resulting in optimizing learning and increasing students’ grades.

Private Spanish Teacher, St. Louis, MO 2012 – Present Led private Spanish lessons to a variety of students according to students’ Spanish fluency level. Offering comprehensive language training, while incorporating Spanish literature and culture, as well as organizing extensive listening tasks to increase listening and speaking fluency. Evaluated students’ language needs and tailored lesson plans for need-based / functional learning.

· Taught students at Elementary, Middle, High, College, and Professional level.

· Successfully catered learners’ needs and taught specific technical vocabulary in Spanish. Language Trainers Missouri & Illinois 2009 - 2011

Spanish Language Trainer

Increased Spanish skills for Professional personnel by offering comprehensive language training. Conducted student evaluations to examine students’ Spanish fluency level. Compiled and analyzed student reports to plan and prepare tailored lesson plans. Communicated with business clients to understand needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

· Successfully taught specific business Spanish vocabulary as Spanish Language Trainer. Additional Experience:

Spanish Teacher / Substitute Spanish Teacher, ST. Peter Catholic School, St. Louis, MO Spanish Tutor, Webster University, St. Louis, MO Spanish Tutor, School of Education Earl & Myrtle Walker Fund Maple Richmond Heights High School - Richmond Heights, MO Spanish Tutor, ST. Louis Community College Meramec Stlcc, St. Louis, MO Education

Master in Education (Spanish K-12), Webster University St. Louis, MO Art in Education, St. Louis Community College, MO

Law, National University of Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina Bachelor in Graphic Design, Mar del Plata Community College, Buenos Aires, Argentina Advertising, National University of Lomas de Zamora. Buenos Aires. Argentina Licenses & Certifications

Certified SLU 1818 Adjunct Instructor, Advanced College Credit Program, St. Louis University Madrid, Spain

Linguistics of the Spanish Language class, SLU University Embracing our diversity through Languages. Washington University St. Louis Trauma-Informed Care, Lutheran High School North

Spanish III / IV ACC. Certified SLU Adjunct Instructor 1818 Advanced College Credit Program, SLU University Summer Symposium Certified SLU Adjunct Instructor, 1818 Advanced College Credit Program Certificate of Completion Adult and Child CPR/AED, American Red Cross Teacher Certification (K-12), Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. State of Missouri

MO Substitute Certificate of License to Teach - Content Teacher Substitute MEGA World Languages: Spanish

MO Association of Elementary & Secondary Principals, Lindenwood University Virtue-Based Restorative Discipline, Archdiocese of St. Louis. MO Professional Development

Strategic Assessment of St. Louis: Growth and Equity Webinar, Washington University BER Conference, Bureau of Education & Research - Strategies for Teaching World Languages FLAM Conference, Foreign Language Association of Missouri Beginning Teaching Conference, Beginning Teachers Assistance Program Pearson Webinar: “Autentico: Heritage Speakers”

VBRD Conference - Workshop

NEA Webinar "Maximizing Your Summer Break: Preparing for Your First Classroom" Simplify and Improve Parents Engagement Webinar

Jonathan Wolff Founder and Director of Learning for Life and Montessori Leadership Affiliations

Foreign Language Association of Missouri (FLAM), Southwest Representative American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Modern Language Association (MLA)

Foreign Language Association of Missouri (FLAM) Member NEA member. National Education Association

St. Peter Catholic School - Community activities

PHI THETA KAPPA Honor Society

Equine-Assisted Therapy – Walker Assistant

Vice-president of Student Missouri National Education Association (SMNEA) Meramec Representative of SMNEA Student Governance Council STLCC Meramec Member of NEA National Education Association

Faith in Action Program Soup Kitchen - St. Peter School Languages

Spanish – Native English – Fluent

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