Andrea Edwards
Bridgeport,PA
Summary
Skilled educator with strong background in language instruction, curriculum development, and assessment.
Proven ability to design engaging, comprehensive lesson plans that cater to various learning styles.
Adept at fostering collaborative environments and achieving educational goals. Flexibility to adapt to evolving educational requirements. -
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher
Cheltenham Township School District
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted students in overcoming knowledge gaps caused by the pandemic. Supported students in grasping previously taught concepts and building a strong foundation for the current course.
- Tailored instructional strategies for diverse student levels while ensuring adherence to IEP accommodations.
- Leveraged educational technology and online learning platforms to enhance accessibility of materials and foster engaging lessons.
Spanish Teacher
Council Rock School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented dynamic instructional strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated immersive language experiences through cultural activities and real-world applications.
- Evaluated student progress and provided constructive feedback to foster continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate interdisciplinary approaches within the Spanish curriculum.
World Language Department Chair
Upper Darby High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Led curriculum development to enhance language program effectiveness and student engagement.
- Mentored language teachers in instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Collaborated with administration to align departmental goals with school-wide objectives.
- Analyzed student performance data to refine teaching approaches and improve outcomes.
- Fostered partnerships with parents and community organizations to support language initiatives.
Spanish Teacher
Upper Darby High School
08.2013 - 06.2020
- Teach Beginning Spanish, Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III (both Accelerated and Academic levels) to students in grades 9th - 12th.
- Design and implement engaging lessons for each block and level of class. These must be in accordance with the departmental curriculum, as well as district policy.
- Other important responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate and up to date progress monitoring and grades for students.
- Frequent communication with parents and guardians.
- Assessing student learning on a daily basis in order to determine how individuals are progressing.
- Employing a variety of methods and techniques to facilitate and encourage student growth.
Spanish Teacher
Cardinal Foley Regional Catholic School
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Spanish teacher for Kindergarten through 8th grades
- In charge of curriculum development, lesson design/implementation, and progress monitoring with differentiation for all 9 grades taught.
- Curriculum development is aligned with ACTFL standards for teaching foreign languages.
Education
Certificate - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2022
Master of Arts - Spanish Language and Culture
West Chester University
West Chester, PA05.2020
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification - Spanish
West Chester University
West Chester, PA01.2012
B.A. - Communications, minor in Spanish
West Chester University
West Chester, PA01.2007
Skills
- Curriculum design and development aligned to instructional goals, student engagement, and differentiated learning needs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including editing, instructional writing, and presentation development
- Cross-cultural communication and global competency developed through world language instruction and cultural education
- Project management and organizational skills, including lesson planning, assessment design, and long-term instructional coordination
- Relationship-building and collaborative problem-solving with students, families, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams
- Research, content curation, and data-informed instructional planning to support student growth and program effectiveness
- Adaptability and creative thinking in developing engaging educational materials and responding to diverse learner needs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Spanish Teacher
Cheltenham Township School District
08.2022 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Council Rock School District
08.2020 - 06.2022
World Language Department Chair
Upper Darby High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
Spanish Teacher
Upper Darby High School
08.2013 - 06.2020
Spanish Teacher
Cardinal Foley Regional Catholic School
09.2012 - 08.2013
Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification - Spanish
West Chester University
B.A. - Communications, minor in Spanish
West Chester University
Certificate - English-as-a-Second-Language Education
California University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Spanish Language and Culture
West Chester University