Landon W.
Private tutor in St. Louis, MO
Education
Not Available to tutor until June 1st 2012 University of Northern Iowa 3.8 GPA Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE World Language Instructor Ritenour School District 08/2012 - present Designed and Implemented foreign langugae lesson plans Piloted a Spanish One for high school credit with 8th graders collaborated with colleagues to present a bilingual christmas concert to the entire school Communicated with parents and students via technology Maintained accurate records Participated in Professional Development Opportunities. FIELD EXPERIENCES Kankakee Valley School Corporation, Wheatfield, IN Spring 2012 Secondary Spanish (9-12) and Elementary ESL (K-8), Field Experience IV (Student Teaching) • Studied current strategies and other methods related to second language acquisition education in the respective content areas by means of long-term observations • Formulated lesson plans and daily activities under the supervision of a mentor teacher that integrated technology and allowed students to achieve realistic learning goals • Assumed full instructional responsibilities during student teaching experience • Formulated, designed, and implemented lesson plans incorporating the following: the four basic language skills, meaningful learning opportunities and community/philanthropic learning opportunities • Assisted English Language Learners at the elementary and middle school level by adapting and supplementing lesson plans and curriculum in one-on-one and group settings Dike-New Hartford Senior High, Dike, IA Spring 2011 Secondary Spanish- Field Experience III • Surveyed foreign language classroom instructional methodologies and student response to instructional approaches • Corrected and recorded student work • Designed and presented a unit/simulation on the airport. • Created rubrics and other assessments in order to measure student achievement • Supported individuals in need of extra assistance Northern High University, Cedar Falls, IA Spring 2010 Secondary Spanish- Field Experience II • Observed classrooms to analyze second language instruction methodology and student reactions • Corrected and recorded student work • Facilitated daily oral drills • Presented a cultural unit on the subject of life in Northern Spain • Worked individually with students in need of extra assistance Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High, Waverly, IA Fall 2009 Secondary Spanish- Field Experience I • Surveyed classroom management styles and instructional techniques • Corrected and recorded student work • Created and taught a lesson based on Spanish Soap Operas • Formulated and taught a hands-on lesson regarding life in Northern Spain • Initiated daily verbal output exercises OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES Private Spanish Tutor, Cedar Falls, IA August 2011-Dec 2011 • Designed and implemented lesson plans entirely in the target language. • Fostered language development skills by presenting lesson plans that are meaningful to the learners. • Coordinated Community Learning Trips (i.e.: Public Library, Mexican Restaurant, etc.) OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCES (CONTINUED) University of Northern Iowa Athletics Operations, Cedar Falls, IA August 2011- Dec 2011 Student Tutor/Academic Coach • Provided supplemental support in various content areas to student athletes • Assembled additional materials to help foster student learning • Summarized tutoring sessions and sends comments and concerns to supervisor CIEP (Cultural and Intensive English Program) Tutor, Cedar Falls, IA Spring 2010 • Prepared and presented lessons for a CIEP student in need of additional academic support • Introduced reading retention and speed reading strategies to CIEP student • Conversed with CIEP student about cultural differences English as a Second Language (ESL) Tutor, Cedar Falls, IA Fall 2010 • Accommodated and developed lesson plans to suit the needs of student’s content classes • Elevated student’s reading comprehension and speed reading via reading exercises • Facilitated and moderated discussions regarding topics of the student’s choice Spanish Teaching Assistant, Cedar Falls, IA Fall 2008-Spring 2010 • Corrected and recorded student work • Created Spanish themed bulletin boards for the classroom and hallway display case • Visualized, designed, and facilitated a lesson plan about Spanish culture, the Spanish cuisine, and the Spanish lifestyle
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Any day after 3PM
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Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge
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