Tessa Wilson

804 Wigeon Drive

Alexandria, KY 41001
(859) 547-6858
tessawilson804@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE
SPANISH TEACHER, PENDLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, FALMOUTH, KY
2008-present

Facilitated communicative language teaching for Spanish levels 1 & 2

Created a proficiency-based curriculum for Spanish 1 & 2
Integrated technology and authentic materials to increase student engagement
Cultivated a positive and motivating environment for learning
Planned and implemented after-school cultural activities for students as Spanish Club
advisor

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, HATTIESBURG, MS
Master of Arts in the Teaching of Languages, Spanish emphasis
2010-present 3.9 GPA
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, RICHMOND, KY
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Teaching K-12 with Psychology minor
2004-2008 Graduated Summa Cum Laude

CORE COMPETENCIES

Progressive application of current Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory and

Research within teaching methods

Spanish Language Proficiency: Advanced-Mid

Effective use of technology (Word, Power Point, Edmodo, Outlook, Smart board, basic
web design, various apps for students)

Knowledge of ACTFL Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21 st Century

Experience with mentoring student teachers

AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Pendleton County Education Foundation Model Classroom Award Recipient 2011

Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient May 2011

Active Member of Positive Behavior Instructional Supports (PBIS) Tier I Team,

attended Kentucky PBIS Conference, Summer 2011

Kentucky World Language Association (KWLA) 2008-present

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
La Plata, Argentina Mission Project
Summer 2007