1. Ermenita Zotaj
13521 Golden Eagle Cir • Plainfield, IL 60544-5354 • (630) 335-7402 • zotaj_e@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Skilled Spanish Teacher with two years’ dedicated experience in imparting lessons. Creative and resourceful in
coordinating and implementing Spanish lesson plans. Knowledge of curriculum development and current teaching
methods. Proficient in classroom management, as well as use of modern teaching techniques.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
 Certified K-12 Secondary Certificate Type 09- Initial
 Endorsed Middle School (6-9) Social Science
 Passed ILTS Target Language Proficiency –Spanish (056)
 Certified as Mental Health First Aid
 Studied Abroad: University Pablo de Olavide Spain
 Bilingual in English, Spanish, Albanian and French
 Member of Keppa Delta Phi & Teach First
EDUCATION
2014 North Central College,Naperville, IL Bachelor of Arts, Spanish and Minor in Secondary Education
Professional Educator License: Illinois Special (K-12) Spanish
CAREER EXPERIENCE
Plano High School, Plano, IL. PCUSD # 88 August 2014- present
Spanish Teacher
 Implemented daily lesson plans for Spanish IV, Spanish III & Spanish for Spanish Speakers I.
 Designed and implemented highly effective units for curriculum, textbook, and classroom technology new to
the district
 Implemented student directed classroom management procedures that increased percentage or turned in
assignments
 Used Total Proficiency Reading and Storytelling (TPRS) with Spanish students finding multiple props to use
for stories to help understanding
 Collaborated with the World Language department to design and enhance curriculum and instruction
practices.
East Aurora High School, Aurora, IL. C.C.S.D. #131
Students Teaching January- March 2013
 Worked individually with students to support them and further their understanding in Spanish language.
 Prepared Smart Board presentations for Language Arts
 Learned best practices in language arts, guided reading groups, and arranged center activities
Fischer Middle School, Aurora, IL. CUSD #204
Field Experience September-November 2012
 Taught reading to children of all ages and multicultural backgrounds
 Differentiated instruction based on first time language learners and heritage speakers.
East Aurora High School, Aurora, IL. C.C.S.D. #131
Volunteer Aide November- December 2012
 Observed and assisted accelerated bilingual Spanish class.