MaryJo L.
Dunn
Spanish Language Educator
English as a Second Language Educator
C: 248-830-5313
E: [email protected]
W: www.maryjodunn.weebly.com
MaryJo L Dunn
248-830-5313 3516 Park Meadow Dr. Lake Orion MI 48362 [email protected]
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
It takes a lifetime to learn a language. I strive for my students to learn in and out of the
classroom, as well as beyond the time frames of the course. One of the goals I have as an
educator is for students to experience how learning another language changes their thinking. I
want my students to experience all the positive affects another language has on your brain and
overall learning.
EDUCATION
Oakland University, Rochester, MI May 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Languages and Literature with K12 Education GPA 3.75
Departmental Honors
Teaching English as a Second Language Minor
Magna Cum Laude
CERTIFICATION
Michigan K-12 Teacher Certification May 2020
Spanish
Michigan K-12 Teacher Certification May 2020
Teaching English as a Second Language
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED August 2019-2021
American Red Cross
MEMBERSHIPS
Michigan World Language Association (MiWLA) Spetember 2019 - Present
Aspiring Educators of MEA September 2019 - Present
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Michigan World Language Association Conference October 2019
Lansing, Michigan
Oakland Schools Cultural Competence PD February 2020
Oxford High School
SAT Proctoring Training March 2020
Oxford High School
TECHNOLOGICAL PROFICIENCY
MS Office Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MoviewMaker, etc.)
Google Suite (Classroom, Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, etc.)
Education Systems (Moodle, Haiku, Blackboard, EdPuzzle)
Collaborative Servers (FlipGrid, NearPod, SeeSaw)
Illuminate
SMART Tech
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Oxford High School, Oxford, MI
Year-Long Student Teaching Intern
Spanish 2 & 3
Created, modified, and executed numerous differentiated lessons and assessments in
alignment with student accommodations and state world language standards
Adapted flexibility in unit lesson timelines based upon student needs and understanding
for higher student success and proficiency
Actively sought to establish strong connections with students by participating in
homecoming festivities, charity week, attending extra-curricular functions and actively
participating as a member in school clubs to support student interests
Communicated daily with department/building staff developing a supportive network of
professional learning
Positive and constructive interactions with parents during curriculum night and fall/spring
conferences
Established strong relationships with coworkers both in cooperating department, other
content area departments, special education department, and other building staff
members.
Oxford High School Willsub, MI
Long Term Substitute Teacher
November 2019 – December 2019
Spanish 2 & 3
Diligently followed sub plans and adapted plans as needed to maintain student interest
and understanding
Maintained communication with teacher to keep up to date on happenings within the
classroom through emails, phone calls, and face to face interactions
Created and adapted lessons to abide by state standards and student accommodations
Worked collaboratively with coworkers teaching the same courses to ensure consistent
lessons across all classes
Graham Elementary School, Auburn Hills, MI
English as a Second Language Practicum
June 2018 – August 2018
Designed curriculum, developed lesson materials, and executed lead teaching English as
a second language curriculum to a class of middle school students of all different
proficiency levels and first languages during the summer semester
Diagnosed proficiency levels for each student through carefully designed placement tests
Maintained a portfolio of student work, progress, testing, and proficiency for each student
within the classroom
Worked closely with the district ESL teacher to provide students with adequate support to
expand proficiency in the English language
Established positive and respectful relationships with students to tap into interests in
order to expand and enhance learning.
INVOLVEMENT
Bullet Journal Club
Oxford High School
Attended weekly meetings and actively participated in group discussions and club
activities
Built and maintained relationships with students participating in the club as well as the
faculty supervisor of the club
Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honors Society
Oakland University
Maintained above a 3.5 average GPA in all Spanish classes to qualify as a member of the
honors society
Actively attended meetings and remained up to date on happenings within the
organization
Served on the Executive Board as vice president to plan meetings and aid in decision
making for the future of the honors society
Planned and executed new member induction ceremonies including receptions after the
honorable inductions
Promoted and marketed honor society to grow members of the society and involvement
in events.
References
Joseph Sayers
Mentor, Supervisor
University Supervisor
Oakland University
c: 586-216-9742
e:
[email protected]Amie Stevens
Mentor
Cooperating Teacher
Oxford High School
c: 248-568-4144
e:
[email protected]Diana McConnell
Mentor
Cooperating Teacher
Oxford High School
c: 810-441-6568
e:
[email protected]Rene DeRycere
Mentor
Placement and University Liaison
Oxford High School
e:
[email protected]Dr. Marsha Chapman
Mentor
Placement and University Liaison
Oxford High School
e:
[email protected]Dr. Raquel Prieta
Mentor, Professor
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Foreign Language Education Program Coordinator
Oakland University
c: 248-370-2153
e:
[email protected]Dr. Aldona Pobutsky
Mentor, Professor
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Oakland University
c: 248-370-2069
e:
[email protected]Dr. Rebecca Gaydos
Mentor, Professor
Teaching English as a Second Language Professor
c: 248-370-2176
e:
[email protected]
