erica b.
Private tutor in Richmond, VA
Education
2014 University of Phoenix | M.A.Ed. Master’s of Curriculum & Instruction with a Concentration in Teaching English as a Second Language 2009 K - 12 Virginia Teaching License | 2008 Virginia Common Wealth University | B.A. Spanish 2008 Virginia Common Wealth University | Certificate of Translation and Interpretation Spanish Language 2006 University of Salamanca | Certificado Cursos para Extranjeros
Experience
Experience (August 2014 – Present) | Elementary Spanish Teacher Richmond Public Schools| Richmond, VA • Implement FLES program curriculum • Prepare differentiated lessons while adhering to objectives • Maintain attendance, assessment records and portfolios for students • Prepare resources for classroom • (August 2014 – Present) | ESOL Adult Education Teacher Chesterfield County | Chesterfield, VA • Prepare differentiated lessons while adhering to National ESOL objectives • Maintain attendance and assessment records • Prepare resources for classroom (August 2013 – June 2014) | Spanish Teacher Chesterfield County Public Schools| Chesterfield, VA • Provide additional tutoring to students requiring extra help • Prepare differentiated lessons while adhering to objectives • Maintain attendance, assessment records and portfolios for students • Prepare resources for classroom (August 2011 - 2013) | MYP Spanish Teacher ACS Doha International School | Doha, Qatar • Design and implement curriculum in line with DP, MYP and ACTFL standards • Instruct 22 hours per week • Participate in weekly cross-curricular planning sessions with colleagues • Prove additional tutoring to students requiring extra help • Instruct course in European language and culture • Prepare differentiated lessons and units of inquiry • Maintain attendance, assessment records and portfolios for students • Prepare resources for classroom (August 2011 - 2013) | Subject Area Curriculum Coordinator for the Department of World Language ACS Doha International School | Doha, Qatar • Contribute directly to the running of the department and to the educational program. • Meet with other SACCs, Principals and Admin periodically throughout the year. • Preside at scheduled department meetings and to facilitate discussions. • Contribute articles to Forum, a periodic newsletter update that is posted to parents, on subject area initiative, student programs and projects, • Ensure and monitor the use of the PYP and MYP planner and Rubicon Atlas for all course unit planning. • Ensure and monitor the integration of writing as a cross-curricular skill • Ensure and monitor technology integration into subject area courses and unit in all grade levels. • Organize IT training and workshops for department with the IT Coordinator • Compile and monitor a department budget, inventory of professional books, textbooks and equipment. • Contribute to formative evaluation of their departmental colleagues and take an active role in ensuring that all subject area teachers deliver the developed and documented curriculum. • Provide input on course scheduling for their department. • To examine the files of applicants for teaching vacancies within the department and to advise on suitability. (2010 - 2011 & 2008 - 2009) | MYP & DP Spanish Teacher Thomas Jefferson High School | Richmond, VA • Design and implement curriculum in line with DP, MYP and ACTFL standards • Instruct 22 hours per week • Prepare differentiated lessons and units of inquiry • Maintain attendance, assessment records and portfolios for students (2010) | Long Term Spanish Substitute Barber Middle School | Acworth, GA • Design and implement curriculum in line with MYP and ACTFL standards • Instruct 18 hours per week (2009 - 2010) | Personal contractor Department of World Languages Atlanta Public Schools | Atlanta, GA • Observe teachers and gather data • Present data to educators at teacher professional development sessions • Design curriculum to meet the needs of the district whilst adhering to ACTFL and Georgia state standards for foreign language education • Analyze statistics and create spreadsheets for department head (2008 - 2009) | Intern for Supreme Court’s Foreign Language Services The Supreme Court of the United States | Richmond, VA • Interpret and translate documents, transcripts and live feed • Perform office duties such as answering phones, filing, record keeping, appointment booking • Attending conferences and administering paperwork (2007 - 2008) | PYP Spanish Teacher Mary Munford Elementary School | Richmond, VA • Design and implement curriculum in line with PYP and ACTFL standards • Instruct 18 hours per week (2006 - 2010) | Spanish Tutor Self-employed| Richmond, VA • Assess individual student need and design a differentiated program of study
Subject Expertise
TOEFLLanguagesVocabularySAT Subject Test in Spanish with ListeningSpanish 4Spanish 3Spanish 2Spanish 1SpanishESL/ELLACCUPLACER ESLWritingSAT Subject Test in SpanishIB Language B SLIB Language B HLIB Language ab initio SLCLEP SpanishAP Spanish Literature and CultureAP Spanish Language
Availability
Weekdays after 4PM, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 15 minutes away for no additional charge
Hobbies
¡Hola! My name is Erica Beard, a native to the Richmond area and an enthusiastic, certified K-12 teacher. I have eight years of teaching experience across the k - 12 spectrum with a BA in Spanish language with a concentration in translation and interpretation from Virginia Commonwealth University, a certificate of Hispanic studies from the University of Salamanca, and a MAED in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in teaching English as a second language from the University of Phoenix. I have taught both the standard curriculum as well as in the International Baccalaureate program in the United States, Spain and Qatar. I believe what makes me successful as an educator is my ability to create a nurturing environment that challenges my students to inquire and develop a love for language learning. Growing up dyslexic, I never thought I would be a grammar teacher, however overcoming this obstacle has armed me with a knowledge in working with students who may not otherwise find language learning fun. I specialize in teaching students to harness the strengths of their individual learning style and approach each student with the understanding that no two children are alike. I focus on preparing students with 21st century skills, literacy and evidence-based learning while managing a creative, dynamic working environment. I look forward to the opportunity to work with your student and share my love for the Spanish language.
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