Jackelyn L.

Gruneich

1833 Parkside Drive Shorewood, IL 60404 Cell (618) 334-0789 jgruneich@jths.org

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Teaching Vitae Dedicated and enthusiastic Spanish teacher who is committed to facilitating an engaging learning environment via effective second language acquisition pedagogy, while making language comprehensible for second language learners. Professional Experience High School Spanish Teacher Joliet Township High School- District #204 -West Campus 08/08-Present Located in Joliet, IL Taught Spanish I and Spanish II courses to second language learners and heritage speakers Developed communicative language teaching(CLT) instructional materials for both levels Collaborated with colleagues to develop district implemented curriculum content and assessment materials Implemented sound effective pedagogical methods such as: Comprehensible Input, CLT, Total Physical Response (TPR) and Teaching Proficiency through Storytelling (TPRS). Education and Training University of Southern Mississippi- 2014 Hattiesburg, MS, USA Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages, Spanish Anticipated Graduation- May 2014 Illinois State University 2007 College of Education, Normal, IL Bachelor of Arts, Major in Secondary Spanish Education La Universisdad Complutense- 2006 Madrid, Spain Study Abroad Activities/ Coaching Experience Member of American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) 2006- Present member Member of ICT (Integrated Curriculum Team) District #204- 2014 Girls Volleyball Head Sophomore Coach Joliet West High School 8/08 Present Boys Volleyball Head Sophomore Coach Joliet West High School 5/09 5/13 _______________________________ References Available Upon Request