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Meredith Montgomery 215 Maxwell Avenue Royal Oak, Mi. 48067
Teaching Experience: Waterford Kettering High School
Waterford, Michigan.Spanish and Language Arts teacher, 2003-presentI have taught Spanish levels 1 through Advanced Placement level 5 while at Kettering High School. My current assignment is teaching Spanish levels 2, 4 and 5 AP. I have also taught Language Arts levels 1, 3 and 4 at the secondary level. My responsibilities include but are not limited to planning and executing lessons, communicating with students, parents, colleagues, and administration, and participating in ongoing professional development. I have also taken charge of implementing and fostering the advanced placement Spanish program in Waterford.
Glenbard West High School Glen Ellyn, Illinois Spanish Teacher, August 2001-2003Taught Spanish levels 1, 2 and 3 honors at the secondary level.
Education: Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MichiganMaster of Arts in Spanish December 2007 GPA: 4.0
Michigan State University East Lansing, MichiganMaster of Arts in Teaching and Curriculum July 2005 GPA: 4.0
Secondary Spanish and English CertificationMay 2001
Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, Michigan Bachelor of Arts, June 1998Dual Majors in Spanish and English
Foreign Travel: Eastern Michigan University
Querétaro Mexico, July-August 2007Graduate Spanish courses as well as cultural and historical studies
Dublin, Ireland September-December, 1998
Worked full-time in the restaurant industry in Dublin
Universidad de San FranciscoQuito, Ecuador, September-December 1996Courses: History, Art, Literature, and political science, all conducted entirely in Spanish
Extracurricular Activiites: Spain and France Trip
Co-Trip Organizer and Co-Group LeaderMarch 26th-April 4th 2016Helped to organize and lead a large student trip to cities such as Paris, Barcelona and Madrid (10 day trip).
RAISE Training, Waterford SchoolsWaterford, MI August 2014Volunteered to participate in “Reading Apprenticeship Improving Secondary Education” training. Learned new skills and strategies to help all types of learners become better readers. Have implemented many of these new ideas into my Spanish classes and have seen extremely positive results.
Curriculum Writer Oakland SchoolsPontiac, Michigan, 2012-2013Authored a unit for part of an upper-level blended instruction Spanish course. My unit focused on stereotypes. Unit is now available to all districts in Oakland County.
SpainTrip Organizer and Group Leader June 23-July 4 2008Organized and lead a student trip to Spain. Traveled with 28students for 10 days. Toured cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia.
Class of 2009 Faculty Sponsor Kettering High School 2005-2009Responsible for class fundraising, all homecoming activities including float building, and organizing the Senior Prom.
Spanish Club Advisor, Kettering High School 2005-2006Organized and implemented a Spanish club for students. Activities include cultural studies and discussions as well as field trips and arts and crafts.
Preschool C lasses , Little Oaks Child Center Pontiac, Ml March 2006-March 2007Designed and taught a weekly Spanish enrichment program for preschoolers aged 3-5. Topics included greetings, numbers, colors, the alphabet, feelings, and animals.
References: Available upon request/See OHRC online application.
TeacherEvaluations: 2015-2016: Highly Effective
2014-2015: Highly Effective2013-2014: Effective 2012-2013: Highly Effective
“I have enjoyed working with Mrs. Montgomery and admire her level of dedication to her students and their well-being both inside and outside of the classroom.”
Evaluating Administrator, 2013-2014
