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George G. Jones
gj@uwmalumni.net
Current Address
Permanent Address
3500 Glenway Trail
154 College Ave.
Madison, WI
44550
Oshkosh, WI 89060
Objective
To obtain a position
teaching Spanish at the elementary or secondary level. Special
interests include coaching track and field, cross country and advising
after-school clubs/activities.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
May 2008, Bachelors of Science Degree
Major: Spanish Education
Universidad de Alcalá de
Henares
Alcalá de Henares (Madrid), Spain, 01/05-05/05
Study Abroad
Certification
Spanish, K-12, Code
365. University of Wisconsin-Madison teacher certification,
06/06.
Wisconsin 5-year license, 2008-2013.
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher, Monona
High School, Monona, WI 1/08-5/08
- Taught and assessed six spanish classes, spanning three abilty levels, in an urban setting.
- Designed and differentiated curriculum for
block schedule (90-minute classes).
- Created and taught
dynamic thematic units incorporating authentic conversation, grammatical
practice, and culture.
- Maintained strong,
consistent classroom management and discipline.
- Developed a
classroom community for students to comfortably experiment with
language.
Practicum Teacher, Sentry
Elementary School, Madison, WI 10/07-12/07
- Planned and taught spanish to three classes of second graders in
an immersion setting.
- Differentiated curriculum for native and
non-native speakers and students with special needs.
Student Teacher, Prairie Middle School,
Sun Prairie, WI 1/07-5/07
- Instructed six and seventh grade classes in a
suburban school setting.
- Developed and facilitated activities and games
to promote Spanish communication.
- Arranged e-mail exchange between my classes
and students in Seville,
Spain.
Practicum Student, Hoover
Middle School, Madison, WI 9/06-12/06
- Collaboratively planned and co-taught several
lessons to eighth grade Spanish class.
- Tutored native Spanish-speaking ELL students
in Language Arts and Social Studies.
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Volunteer Experience
Afterschool
Homework Club Tutor, Prairie Middle School, Madison, WI 1/07-5/07
- Provided academic tutoring to students in all
subject areas.
- Planned activities to promote Spanish language
conversation.
Soccer Coach, Madison Area Soccer Association, Madison, WI 9/06-6/07
- Coached fifth grade coed soccer team.
- Designed activities and drills that promoted a
strong team community.
Teacher,
Family Literacy Project, Madison,
WI 9/05-6/06
- Facilitated English language practice
activities for non-native English speaking families.
Work Experience
Waitress, Ginos Italian
Restaurant, Madison, WI 9/06-present
- Provided excellent customer service to
patrons.
- Assisted in the hiring and training of new
employees.
Camp Counselor, Camp Carleton,
Eagle River , WI 5/07-8/07
- Lead groups of middle school aged children on
two week wilderness canoe trips.
- Provided first aid and wilderness skills
activities.
Summer Playground Supervisor,Oshkosh , WI 5/06-8/05
- Planned and supervised activities for children
ages 6-13
- Communicated with parents on a daily basis.
Professional Activities
World Language Staff Development
Day (Madison Metropolitan School
District) 2/07,
2/08
Education Academic
Services Advisory Board 2005-2007
WI Association for
Language Teachers, Member and Conference Participant
Credentials are available from:
Education Portfolios
& Careers Services, University of Wisconsin-Madison
141
Ed. Sciences
Building
,
1025 W. Johnson St.
Madison, WI
53706
(608) 262-1755
Portfolio &
credentials are available online at:
http://careers.education.edu/login/employers/
File# 2222222 Password: spanish
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