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65 Tate Terrace, Oakland, CA 94605 • Cell: 510-508-5311 • jill_vernon@sbcglobal.net

Professional Summary
High School Spanish Teacher, levels 1-4 – Introductory through advanced level
World Language Department Chair

Skills
Team leadership Spanish bilingual
Strong verbal communication Responsible and reliable
Well organized Detail oriented
Self-motivated Project management

Work History
Spanish Teacher, 09/2003 to Current
Mission San Jose High School – Fremont, CA

Experience with special needs students


Effective and tactful communication with parents
Demonstrated leadership experience
Excellent classroom management
Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants
Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
Successfully improved student participation in the classroom using creative role-playing exercises
Consistently received "outstanding" teacher evaluations from administrators (currently on 5 year
evaluation process)

Department Chair, World Languages , 08/2014 to Current


Mission San Jose High School – Fremont, California

Collaborated with FUSD World Language teachers to create a high school entrance exam for students in
the newly formed Spanish immersion program at the local junior high school
Encouraged department members to enhance their professional development by attending educational
conferences and teacher training workshops
Supervised department of 8-10 Spanish, French, Mandarin and Chinese teachers
Chaired department meetings covering new implementations, problem-solving and other operational
areas
Completed WASC and SPPA documentation for school, state and federal requirements
Mentored new teachers in classroom management, instructional strategies and behavioral improvements
Coordinated yearly department budget, tracked expenses and documented actions
Oversaw administrative functions such as master schedule planning and purchasing for department
Administered ELAC and Healthy Kids standardized tests
Participated in monthly ILT meetings
Led meetings to convey policy changes and gather information
Performed teacher evaluations for BTSA in alignment to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
Conducted interviews for new department members and participated in administrator hiring panel

Department Co-Chair, World Languages, 08/2010 to 07/2014


Mission San Jose High School – Fremont, California
Worked directly with co-chair to manage World Language department
Assisted monthly ILT meetings
Led discussion and recorded minutes for monthly department meetings
Responsible for managing department budget and ordering for department

Education
Administrative Services Credential Tier 1, to be completed: June 2018
Cal State East Bay - Hayward, CA

CA Teaching Credential - SB 2042: Single Subject, Spanish, 2004


Cal State East Bay Hayward - Hayward, CA

Master of Arts: Latin American Studies, 2002


University of California - Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts: Spanish, 1998


University of California, Davis - Davis, CA

Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, 1998


University of California, Davis - Davis, CA

Certifications and Contributions


Adviser for American Cancer Society, Mission San Jose High School (08/2010 - present)
ACS WASC visiting committee member - City Arts and Tech High School (03/2018); River City High
School (03/2017)
Administered ELAC (3/2018) and Healthy Kids standardized tests (1/2018)
AP World Language Test Coordinator, (12/2017-present)
BTSA/Induction Support Provider for new teachers, Mission San Jose High School (08/2008-5/2017)
Berkeley World Language Project - Foundations 1 and 2 Program (08/2013-05/2016)
Master teacher for San Jose State Intern, Mission San Jose High School (08/2013-6/2014)
Fremont Unified School District Teachers' Association representative, (08/2009-06/2013)
GLAD certified, FUSD (01/2012)
Adviser for National Honor Society, Mission San Jose High School (08/2009-06/2011)
Adviser for National Merit Scholars, Mission San Jose High School (08/2009-06/2011)

Affiliations and Community Involvement


Auction Volunteer Coordinator, Joaquin Miller Elementary (2017-Present)
Member, ADK, International Honorary Organization for Women Educators (2016 - Present)
Newsletter Chairman, ADK (2016- Present)
CLTA (California Language Teacher's Association), (2013-Present)
NEA (National Educator's Association), (2003- Present)

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