1. Jennifer Figiel
404 South Meier Rd.  Mount Prospect, IL 60056  (847) 952-0354
jfigiel628@gmail.com
Career Objective:
To obtain a position teaching Spanish with the opportunity to lead extra-curricular activities in a
high school setting.
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of Spanish, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL.
G.P.A. 3.61/4.00, May 2010
Endorsement: Psychology
Study Abroad, CEGRI: Universidad de Alcala, Spain, Granada, Spain, Spring 2009
Certification, Professional Educator License
Professional Experience:
Spanish Teacher, York Community High School, Elmhurst, IL., August 2012 – December 2015
• Taught Spanish 2, 3, 4, 2 Honors, and 3 Honors
• Lead the Spanish 3 and 3H teams on curriculum creation and implementation, long-term
planning, and assessments aligned to the three modes of communication
• Volunteered and established behavioral policies on York’s operational advisory committee
• Served as a mentor during the 2015-2016 school year.
• Co-sponsored International and Spanish club for three years
Spanish Teacher, Sandburg Middle School, Elmhurst, IL., August 2011 – May 2012
• Taught 6th
& 8th
grade Spanish
• Collected and analyzed data in a professional learning community
• Participated in the district’s PBIS and CHAMPS initiatives
Spanish Teacher, Wauconda High School, Wauconda, IL., August 2010 – May 2011
• Instructed Spanish 1 classes
• Created and taught new curriculum for a Spanish Speakers course
• Initiated and supervised a club for Latino students
Education Related Experience:
Student Teacher, Unity High School, Tolono, IL., Spring 2010
• Taught Spanish 2 and Spanish 4 classes
• Provided differentiated lessons to students of various skill levels and learning styles
• Supported students in their extracurricular endeavors
Teacher Aid, Unity High School, Tolono, IL., Fall 2010
• Graded students’ quizzes and exams
• Proofread students’ “en mi casa” project rough drafts
• Prepared a lesson on “el día de los muertos” and “los mandatos de tú”
After-School Spanish Teacher, Westview Elementary School, Champaign, IL., Fall 2009
• Co-taught split level 3rd
, 4th
, and 5th
graders Spanish in a culturally diverse classroom
• Collaborated with other after-school program teachers in order to share successful methods
• Developed the curriculum based on everyday topics such as colors and the weather

2. Teacher Aid, Leal Elementary School, Urbana, IL., Spring 2008
• Evaluated a bilingual classroom setting
• Monitored effective behavior management strategies for handling elementary aged students
Professional Memberships:
• The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
Honor Societies and Awards:
• Dean’s List, University of Illinois, Fall 2007
• Sigma Alpha Lambda, University Honor Society
• Phi Eta Sigma, University Honor Society
• President’s Award Program, 2006
• Campus Merit Award, 2006
• Spanish Award for the Senior Class, Rolling Meadows High School, May 2006
• Spanish Student of the Quarter, Rolling Meadows High School, October 2005
• Spanish Honor Society, Rolling Meadows High School, May 2003 - June 2006
Organizational Involvement:
• Alpha Phi Sorority, Beta Alpha Chapter -- Nutrition Committee, King of Hearts Philanthropy
Publicity Committee
• Epsilon Delta Teaching Organization -- Fundraising Committee
Special Interests and Abilities:
• Extensive travel throughout the United States, Europe, and Latin America
• Knowledgeable about technology - Microsoft Office, Google applications, and Chromebooks
• Experienced with PowerSchool
• Familiar with collecting student data through the program Mastery Manager
• Special interest in sponsoring Spanish club or other clubs
References:
• Jessica Nall, ELL and World Language Department Chair, York Community High School,
Elmhurst, IL., (630) 617-2461, jnall@elmhurst205.org
• Connie Chester, K-12 World Language/ Unified Arts Curriculum Coordinator, Community
Unit School District 205, Elmhurst, IL., cchester@elmhurst205.org
• Diana Smith, Principal, York Community High School, Elmhurst, IL., (630) 617-2401,
dsmith@elmhurst205.org
Available for Employment: December 2015