Erin Slightom

105 N Allen St, Spaulding, IL 62561

217-652-4846
erinslightom@gmail.com
www.erinslightommatl.weebly.com
Summary

Education

Experienced Spanish teacher, completing 10 successful

years at high school level.
Master of Arts in Teaching Language.
Proficient in Spanish language including interpretation and
translation.
Hold dual certificate in type 09 Secondary Teaching of
Spanish and French.
Masters Degree in Teaching Foreign Language
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg,
MS
Course work focused on Linguistics, Cultural
linguistics, Societal Linguistics, Spanish Literature,
Latin American Culture, Hispanic Issues in the United
States

2013

B.A. Degree in Foreign Languages

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Language included
rigorous coursework in Latin American literature,
Spanish literature, Conversation, and Grammar
Minor French included studies in French language,
literature, and conversation
Minor in Latin American Studies included Geography,
Political Science, and Latin American Literature

2000

Universidad Anglohispanomexicana
Zacatln, Puebla, Mxico
One semester as an Exchange Student

1998

Attended Enforex Language Institute through

USM
Madrid, Spain

2013

Career History
High School Spanish Teacher, Riverton C.U.S.D.
Taught multiple levels of Spanish 1-4.
Developed and executed curriculum for multiple
levels of Spanish language. Developed multi-faceted
curriculum which included Communicative
Learning, Linguistic aspect of Foreign Language,
Conversation, Writing, Film study, and Literature
study
Collaborated with school PBIS (Positive Behavioral
Intervention System) team. While working as the
only Foreign Language teacher I have
demonstrated my commitment to the well being of
the school as a whole. My participation in
collaborative teams such as PBIS has been
Sponsored school Spanish Club in order to enhance
student knowledge and awareness of Hispanic
culture. Spanish club has allowed me to give
students more opportunities to learn and practice
through travel to Chicago to experience firsthand
the Hispanic culture here in Illinois.
Sponsored school chapter of National Honor
Society.

20082013

High School Spanish Teacher, Taylorville C.U.S.D.

Taught multiple levels of Spanish, primarily level 1
and level 3.
Served as department member in development of
first curriculum for Spanish Language classes.
Collaborated with Foreign Language department to
adopt new text book based on curriculum needs.

20032008

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and
Portuguese
Member, Illinois Council of Teaching Foreign Language
Member, Alpha Phi Omega, Service Fraternity
Professional References Principal Bill Lamkey
Riverton High School
841 N. 3rd St, Riverton, IL. 62561, (217)-629-6003
blamkey@rivertonschools.org
Business Director Michael Gum
Riverton C.U.S.D. #14
6425 Old Route 36, Riverton , IL 62561, (217)-629-6009
mgum@rivertonschools.org
Department Chair Maureen Blackwell
Taylorville High School
815 Springfield Rd, Taylorville, IL 62568, (217)-824-2268
mblackwell@taylorvilleschools.com