Twenty three years teaching Spanish to students at all grade levels. More than 30 years of professional Spanish interpreting and translating. Native of Colombia, South America. Fluent in English and Spanish.
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Marie Josée van Hissenhoven
Delray Beach
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Saint Juliana Catholic School
Certified Spanish teacher
08.2016 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Facilitated the start of a new Spanish Curriculum(Symtalk) that promotes language acquisition through real world application
- Conceived, planned and produced annual, school-wide 'Spanish Heritage' event, to include singing, dancing and dress
- Over 200 students from Pre-k 3 through 5th grade participated
Grandview Preparatory School
Spanish Teacher
08.2014 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Facilitated the start of a new Spanish Curriculum(Symtalk) that promotes language acquisition through real world application
- Conceived, planned and produced annual, school-wide 'Cinco de Mayo' event, to include singing, dancing and translating songs into and from Spanish by students of all ages and levels
- Worked cooperatively with the Music Department to facilitate the musical aspect as well as with classroom teachers to manage the event
Bishop Moore High School
Long Term Spanish substitute
12.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Serve as a Long Term Spanish substitute for grades 9 through 12
Annunciation Catholic Academy
Stand-in instructor
07.2013 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Served as stand-in instructor for grades 3 through 8 during the regular Spanish teacher's maternity leave
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Spanish Teacher
08.2010 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Teaching Spanish to 5th and 6th grade students
- Planned and coordinated a 'Cinco de Mayo' event to celebrate Hispanic heritage through traditional songs and dances
Cardinal Newman
Spanish Teacher
07.2009 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Teaching Spanish to students from grades 9-12
St. John Neumann School
Spanish Teacher
08.2005 - 06.2009
Job overview
- Established school's first-ever Spanish program
- Created curriculum for all grade levels (Pre-K 4 through 6th grade)
- Conceived, planned and produced annual, school-wide 'Cinco de Mayo' event
Saint Anthony Catholic School
Spanish Teacher
09.2002 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Established school's first-ever Spanish program
- Created curriculum for all grade levels (Pre-K4 through 8th grade)
Education
University of Arizona
Advanced Spanish Interpreting and Translating Course
07.1990
University Overview
University of Central Florida
BA from World Languages
01.1990
University Overview
Skills
- Native Spanish fluency
- Strong communication skills
- Classroom instruction
- Adaptability to change
- Cultural immersion and awareness
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Continuous professional development
- Activity planning
- Event development
- [Language] fluency
- Multitasking
Timeline
Certified Spanish teacher
Saint Juliana Catholic School
08.2016 - 05.2024
Spanish Teacher
Grandview Preparatory School
08.2014 - 06.2016
Long Term Spanish substitute
Bishop Moore High School
12.2013 - 06.2014
Stand-in instructor
Annunciation Catholic Academy
07.2013 - 09.2013
Spanish Teacher
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
08.2010 - 04.2012
Spanish Teacher
Cardinal Newman
07.2009 - 01.2010
Spanish Teacher
St. John Neumann School
08.2005 - 06.2009
Spanish Teacher
Saint Anthony Catholic School
09.2002 - 05.2005
University of Central Florida
BA from World Languages
University of Arizona
Advanced Spanish Interpreting and Translating Course
Educationcertifications
Educationcertifications
- BA, World Languages, University of Central Florida, 1990
- Certified Spanish teacher
- Advanced Spanish Interpreting and Translating Course, University of Arizona, 07/01/90
- Berlitz certification, 1998
- Praxis, 2005
- Completed South Carolina Dept. of Social Services Spanish Proficiency Exam, 05/01/10
- Spanish Knowledge Exam - Florida, 10/01/13
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