James Eddy
Spanish Teacher
OBJECTIVE
To find a Spanish teaching position that utilizes my skills in applying technology in the classroom and builds upon my eight years of experience teaching foreign language.
EXPERIENCE
De Soto High School and Junior High School, De Soto, MO
August 2013 - Present
Spanish Teacher
· Taught four courses of high school Spanish 1
· Taught two courses of junior high World Languages and Cultures (covered Latin, Spanish, French, and Korean)
Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
August 2011 - July 2013
K-5 Computer & Spanish Teacher
· Taught coursework with emphasis on digital citizenship and media creation
· Taught 3 Spanish courses 2011-2012 school year
· Sponsored Photography and Movie Making Club
· Read morning announcements
Gunsan English Learning Center, Gunsan, South Korea
August 2009 - March 2011
English as a Second Language Teacher
· Taught Weekly Basic experience-based English courses for sixth graders
· Taught 14-week intensive writing course for eighth graders
· Presented “Bridging Eastern and Western Culture Gap” workshop at provincial foreign teacher symposium
· Planned and ran English language festival booths
· Taught summer and winter English camps
· Privately tutored Korean students in English conversation and grammar
St. Louis Charter School, St. Louis, MO
August 2007 - June 2009
Spanish Teacher
· Taught K-8 Spanish courses
· Translated documents and parent-teacher conferences
Central High School, Memphis, TN
August 2006 - May 2007
Spanish Teacher
· Taught Spanish 1 course for grades 9-11
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM
June - August 2002 - 2004 (Seasonal)
Ranger
· Led scouts and adult leaders on expeditions 3 to 21 days long
· Instructed participants in outdoor and interpersonal skills
· Facilitated leadership development of youth crew leaders
EDUCATION
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 2002-2006
Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Language and Literature (Spanish)
Webster University, Webster Groves, MO, 2014-Present
Master's of Educational Technology (MET), 16 credit hours complete
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
· Missouri 5-9 and 9-12 Mathematics Certification
· Missouri K-12 Spanish Certification
· Missouri 1-6 Elementary Education Certification
· Bilingual in English and Spanish
HONORS
· Thinking Outside the Box Award, St. Louis Charter School 2007-2008
· Rayado Ranger, Philmont Scout Ranch, 2003
· Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 2001
References are available upon request.
Spanish Teacher
OBJECTIVE
To find a Spanish teaching position that utilizes my skills in applying technology in the classroom and builds upon my eight years of experience teaching foreign language.
EXPERIENCE
De Soto High School and Junior High School, De Soto, MO
August 2013 - Present
Spanish Teacher
· Taught four courses of high school Spanish 1
· Taught two courses of junior high World Languages and Cultures (covered Latin, Spanish, French, and Korean)
Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
August 2011 - July 2013
K-5 Computer & Spanish Teacher
· Taught coursework with emphasis on digital citizenship and media creation
· Taught 3 Spanish courses 2011-2012 school year
· Sponsored Photography and Movie Making Club
· Read morning announcements
Gunsan English Learning Center, Gunsan, South Korea
August 2009 - March 2011
English as a Second Language Teacher
· Taught Weekly Basic experience-based English courses for sixth graders
· Taught 14-week intensive writing course for eighth graders
· Presented “Bridging Eastern and Western Culture Gap” workshop at provincial foreign teacher symposium
· Planned and ran English language festival booths
· Taught summer and winter English camps
· Privately tutored Korean students in English conversation and grammar
St. Louis Charter School, St. Louis, MO
August 2007 - June 2009
Spanish Teacher
· Taught K-8 Spanish courses
· Translated documents and parent-teacher conferences
Central High School, Memphis, TN
August 2006 - May 2007
Spanish Teacher
· Taught Spanish 1 course for grades 9-11
Philmont Scout Ranch, Cimarron, NM
June - August 2002 - 2004 (Seasonal)
Ranger
· Led scouts and adult leaders on expeditions 3 to 21 days long
· Instructed participants in outdoor and interpersonal skills
· Facilitated leadership development of youth crew leaders
EDUCATION
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 2002-2006
Bachelor of Arts, Foreign Language and Literature (Spanish)
Webster University, Webster Groves, MO, 2014-Present
Master's of Educational Technology (MET), 16 credit hours complete
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
· Missouri 5-9 and 9-12 Mathematics Certification
· Missouri K-12 Spanish Certification
· Missouri 1-6 Elementary Education Certification
· Bilingual in English and Spanish
HONORS
· Thinking Outside the Box Award, St. Louis Charter School 2007-2008
· Rayado Ranger, Philmont Scout Ranch, 2003
· Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 2001
References are available upon request.