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Heidi R. Morrissey
3396 Surrey Lane
Mason, OH 45040
513.336.9987
morrissey_h@yahoo.com
Career objective
I am searching for a Spanish teaching position which would allow me to integrate my Spanish
language knowledge and ability, my formal pedagogical training and my experiences as a private
instructor into a complete and professional teaching role.
Summary of qualifications
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish from Xavier University (12/1993)
Advanced Oral Proficiency in Spanish on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (12/2008)
Successful completion of Praxis II Spanish Content Exam ( 1/2009)
Scored in the top 15% on the Praxis II Principles of Teaching and Learning Grades 7-12 Exam
(1/2010) receiving the ETS Recognition of Excellence designation
Currently enrolled in Master of Education program at Xavier University
Highly qualified to teach Spanish under Ohio’s Alternative Educator License, Grades 7-12
Four years experience as a private Spanish tutor with experience in remedial instruction for
typical students as well as those with identified specific learning disabilities and attention
deficit disorder
Three years teaching experience at the elementary level for Mason City School’s after-school
enrichment program which included both creation and implementation of the program at
three elementary schools for over 100 students
Degree-Seeking Education
Teaching-Related Experience
Teaching practicum, Spring 2009-Spring 2010 Mason High School, Mason, Ohio
Completed 60 plus hours of classroom observation, lesson planning and course instruction under the
guidance of lead Spanish teacher and University of Cincinnati foreign language methodology instructor
Professional Associations
Member, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (2009-present)
Member, Ohio Foreign Language Association (2010-present)
Community Involvement
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