Jose L.
Private tutor in Atlanta, GA
Education
- M.Ed. in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. Nebrija University. Madrid, Spain (2003) - B.Sc. in Physical Geography. University of Havana. Cuba (1984)
Experience
I am a certified Spanish teacher and tutor with over 25 years experience. I use a communicative language teaching methodology. It is based on the idea that learning language successfully comes through having to communicate real meaning. I encourage students to actively participate in learning, emphasizing real-life situations. I also have experience in working with students from diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, language, and disability backgrounds. In my classes students not only learn the second language but they also learn strategies for understanding. When learners are involved in real communication, their natural strategies for language acquisition will be used, and this will allow them to learn to use the language. I encourage students to actively participate in learning, emphasizing real-life situations. Functional communication activities require students to use their language resources to overcome an information gap or solve a problem (get meanings across). Professional experience: • More than 25 years’ experience in teaching Spanish. • Extensive knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and curriculum design. • Ability to individualize foreign language instruction based on students interests and needs. Spanish Teacher / Private Tutor - Teach Spanish I, II, III, IV Honors, and Advance Placement (AP) courses. - Design instruction, materials, and create lesson plans aimed to teach Spanish language and culture. - Incorporate National and State Standards into the curriculum for grade levels. - Observe and assist other teachers in developing classes. - Work closely with special education teachers to respond to needs of children in class with learning disabilities. - Develop and conduct oral proficiency examinations according to the ACTFL guidelines. - Integrate TV news and songs in the classroom for enhancing student’s linguistic skills. - Prepare students for the National Spanish Examinations. - Developed and implemented curriculum maps, honor courses, and education / training methods for Spanish II, III, IV and AP (2003-2010). - Taught Spanish I and II to Middle School students (2003-2005) - Instituted the Hispanic Honor Society / Chapter: “Andrés Bello” (2006) Certifications and professional affiliation: • Georgia Teacher Certification – Permit (Spanish P-12) • First Aid/CPR Certification • The American Association of Teacher of Spanish and Portuguese (member) Awards and Recognitions: • 2011 Teacher of the Year: “The David G. Jones Award for Teaching Excellence”.
Availability
Weekdays after 4PM, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 25 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
Baseball, Gardening,
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