(248) 760-6631

awfrias2@gamil.com
ANTHONY WILLIAM FRIAS
324 Parker Lake Dr., Oxford, MI 48371
(248) 760-6631 cell, awfrias2@gmail.com
Objective

To teach secondary-level Spanish and/or ESL where I can create an environment for
students use their language skills in order to further their education.

Education

Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education: Spanish Major, ESL Minor
Deans List, Oakland University

Teaching
Experience

May 2015
GPA 3.69
20112014

Oxford High School, Oxford township, MI

High School Diploma
Graduated with Departmental honors and cum laude

Jun. 2008

ESL Summer camp: Practicum

Student teaching for ESL class
Part of Oakland university course work for ESL minor
Gained skills in teaching and lesson development

Jul. 2013

Instituto Tecnologico Superior Progreso, Progreso, Mxico

Jul. 15- Aug. 4, 2014
ESL instructor at the college level
Created variety of lessons that included Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing
activities.
Practiced on teaching skills in a bilingual setting using Spanish and English.
Lamphere High School, Madison Heights, MI
Oct. 2014- Apr. 2015
Student teaching internship; Spanish II, III, & IV
Designed lessons that aligned with ACTFL and Michigan World Language Standards
Delivered 90% of instruction in the target language as recommended by ACTFL
Participated in parent-teacher conferences
Utilized SMART Board, PowerPoint, Prezi, and other classroom technology to
enhance instruction
Chaperoned Snowcoming dance and proctored ACT accommodated room
Employment Pet Supplies Plus, Oxford, MI
Oct. 2010 Jul. 2014
Started as stock and went to a manager position
Is able to communicate with customers and solve issues in a tranquil manner
Is able to lead and manage employees to focus on the job at hand
Has been a part of many meetings and has had to speak in front of groups
Has to take responsibility dealing with money, opening and closing store

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Volunteer
Experience
Oxford High School, Oxford Township, MI

Apr. 2010 Jun.

2010
Golf coach assistant
Worked with players and helped them manage themselves on the golf course
Hispanic Outreach Center (La casa amiga), Pontiac, MI
Oct.Nov. 2013
Various positions
Worked in the Garden for the October 2013 community service trip to La casa amiga
in Pontiac.
Co-translated documents from English into Spanish that were sent to Guatemala for
Deciwatt GravityLight mission trip as part of group community service project for
university translation course.
Oakland University Gear Up for Spanish Program, Rochester, MI
Oct.Nov. 2013
Instructor
Designed lesson plans for a five-week introductory Spanish course
Taught various aspects of Spanish grammar to local high school students
Worked alongside other student volunteers to create games for pupils
MLK Day of Service (Pontiac Creative Arts Center and Hawk Wood Nature Trail)
March 2014-2015
Volunteer
Worked with other Oakland University students and other organizations to help clean
up facilities
Memberships
Oakland University Spanish Club
Sept. 2013- Sept. 2014
Participated in many Spanish Club meetings where I have interacted with many native
and non-native speakers of Spanish.
Help represent Spanish Club in a couple events (Hispanic outreach and Salsa night).
Also spoke at the opening ceremony for Hispanic month celebration.
Michigan World Language Association, Member,
2014present
Recipient of the MiWLA Pre-Service and Student Teacher Grant, 2014
Attended various MiWLA workshops on Spanish pedagogy.
Skills Communication; iMovie; Leadership; Microsoft Office; Organization; Prezi; Public Speaking; Team
Building; PowerPoint; SMARTboard

Activities/Interests
2011 AHA Study abroad Program in Rosario, Argentina
Traveling to Spanish speaking countries
Helping ESL students within the Oakland University Community
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Attending to Hispanic culture movies, speakers, and activities

Attended SOGI initiative conference 2014
Attended MIWLA conference 2014

References Allysen Clancy

Mary Hartson
Cooperating Teacher
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Lamphere High School
Oakland University
(248) 589-3943
(248) 370-2001
Clancya@lamphere.k12.mi.us
hartson@oakland.edu
Marge Mandl
Fran Meuser
Mara Cecilia SaenzRoby
University Supervisor
Associate Professor of Spanish
Associate Professor of
Spanish
Oakland University
Stoney Creek High School
Oakland University
(586) 383-2687
(248) 370-2068
(248) 370-7032
mandl@oakland.edu
fran@oakland.edu
saenzrob@oakland.edu
*Additional references upon request