Melissa Hribar
Columbia
Summary
Highly qualified Spanish teacher with solid background in K-12 Spanish education with the last 6 years having been taught at the high school level. Demonstrated ability to create engaging lesson plans and foster positive learning environment. Proven record of employing innovative teaching methodologies and improving language proficiency. Skilled in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/Blythewood High School
Columbia, SC
07.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of Spanish language and culture for levels 1, 2 and 3 CP
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate technology into curriculum, improving student interaction and learning outcomes.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, adapting instruction based on individual needs.
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/E.L. Wright Middle School
Columbia, SC
07.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that enhanced student understanding of language and culture for Exploratory Spanish, Spanish 1 (high-school credit)as part of IB track, and a World Languages & Cultures Class
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences in the classroom
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/E.L. Wright Middle School
Columbia, SC
07.2009 - 06.2012
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged active participation and collaboration among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects that integrated language learning across subjects.
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/Polo Road Elementary
Columbia, SC
07.2008 - 06.2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of Spanish language and culture according to the FLES Program
- Implemented interactive activities that fostered student participation and enthusiasm for learning Spanish.
- Assessed students' progress through informal observations, e.g. thumbs up/down and fist-to-five, adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects integrating Spanish language skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages With An Emphasis in Spanish
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina05-1991
Skills
- Proficiency in Spanish (speaking, listening, reading, writing)
- Teaching grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and syntax
- Differentiated instruction & scaffolding language for varied proficiency levels
- Integrating the modes of communication (interpretive, interpersonal, presentational)
- Teaching cultural perspectives, practices, and products
- Well-versed in many Google Programs, PowerSchool, LightSpeed, Educator's Handbook, Teachersio
- Familiar with Schoology, Canva, and Microsoft Programs
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/Blythewood High School
07.2019 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/E.L. Wright Middle School
07.2016 - 06.2019
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/E.L. Wright Middle School
07.2009 - 06.2012
Spanish Teacher
Richland School District Two/Polo Road Elementary
07.2008 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages With An Emphasis in Spanish
Winthrop University