Sample Spanish Teacher’s Resume
Tyler F. Walker
100 W. Madison Street, Chicago IL 60060 ~ 773~333~1111 ~ tywalk@jumpstart.com
Certification
Illinois Initial Secondary Certification in Spanish, expected April 2004.
Endorsements
High School: Social Sciences, Sociology, General Science.
Middle Grades: Spanish, Social Sciences, Science.
Education
M.Ed., Teaching & Learning, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, expected March 2005.
B.S., Political Science, Collins University, Ann Arbor, MI, 1999.
Study Abroad
University of Madrid, Spain. Fall 1998. Centro de Idiomas de Sureste in Merida, Yucatan.
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Providence-St. Mel High School, Chicago, IL, Spring 2004.
Developed unit objective and lesson plans for Spanish I, II, and III. Organized content of courses based on
Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Used a variety of strategies and technological tools for teaching,
integrating, communicating, and evaluating target language skills and knowledge (listening, speaking, reading,
writing, grammar, vocabulary, culture, and cross-cultural understanding). Conducted classes exclusively in
Spanish. Implemented activities for learning language in context to increase students' understanding of new
concepts. Incorporated realia from Costa Rica to introduce culture. Constructed lesson plans with student centered
activities to promote cooperative learning. Utilized a range of strategies to promote positive relationships,
cooperation, and purposeful learning in the classroom.
Substitute Teacher, Chicago Public Schools, IL, 2000-present.
Developed classroom management skills.
Tutor, Saucedo Magnet School, Chicago, IL, 2000.
Conducted individual lessons with members of ESL class. Utilized whole language approaches to increase reading
comprehension.
Private Spanish Tutor, 1999-2000.
Designed activities to increase students' understanding of language concepts.
Extracurricular Activities
Coordinator of Children's Programming, Fiesta del Sol, Pilsen Community, Chicago, IL, 2001.
Junior Varsity Soccer Coach, St. Ann High School, Ann Arbor, MI, 1999-2000.
Instructed student-athletes in soccer fundamentals. Initiated and maintained a study table for athletes to reinforce
the message that academics are essential to their success. Maintained team statistics and records.
Previous Work Experience
Flight Attendant, Southeast Airlines, Chicago, IL, 1997-1999.
Personal Shopper, Marshall Fields, Chicago, IL, 1996-1997.
Professional Activities
Member, Illinois Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 2000-present.
Attended meetings for Coalition of Essential Schools.