Tracy Chapelle
Lincoln
Summary
Experienced Spanish teacher specializing in innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development. Known for fostering student engagement and cultural awareness, while mentoring new educators to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Chair of International Languages
Pius X High School
Lincoln, NE
08.1994 - Current
- Led curriculum development initiatives to enhance educational standards and student engagement.
- Mentored new educators by providing guidance on teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Coordinated department training to foster professional growth and instructional effectiveness.
- Facilitated collaborative planning sessions among department to align teaching goals with school-wide objectives.
- Oversaw hiring processes, selecting top-tier candidates to join the department''s talented team of educators.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
- Built smooth and productive working relations positively impacting department operations.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, allocating resources effectively to meet departmental needs and goals.
- Enhanced department reputation by implementing innovative teaching methods and curriculum improvements.
Spanish Teacher
Pius X High School
Lincoln
08.1994 - Current
- Developed engaging curriculum to enhance student comprehension of Spanish language and culture.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies to improve language acquisition and retention among diverse learners.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities that encouraged student participation and fostered a love for the Spanish language.
- Enhanced cultural awareness in students by incorporating Spanish customs, traditions, and history into lessons.
- Contributed to curriculum development, ensuring incorporation of best practices in foreign language instruction. With my co-teacher, we have created the curriculum that is currently used in Spanish three and Spanish four.
- Encouraged the change from teaching students in English to teaching in the target language for the majority of class.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NESkills
- Department vision
- Collaborative decision-making
- Relationship and team building
- Leadership and people development
- Teamwork
Timeline
Department Chair of International Languages
Pius X High School
08.1994 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Pius X High School
08.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Extracurricular activities
New Mentor Program- Designed and ran a new teacher mentor program at Pius X. Welcomed new teachers. Shared the schools vision and rules. Set up mentors for each new teacher.
Spanish Club- Host Spanish club to give students an opportunity to practice their Spanish in a relaxed setting. Students use Spanish to play games and do projects.
Social Committee- Started a social committee to build community to Pius X. The committee plans activities for faculty and staff to give all the opportunity to get to know one another in an informal setting.