Curriculum

Vitae
Heidi R. Morrissey
3396 Surrey Lane
Mason, OH 45040
513.336.9987

morrissey_h@yahoo.com

Career objective
I am searching for a Spanish teaching position which would allow me to integrate my Spanish
language knowledge and ability, my formal pedagogical training and my experiences as a private
instructor into a complete and professional teaching role.

Summary of qualifications
 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Spanish from Xavier University (12/1993)
 Advanced Oral Proficiency in Spanish on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (12/2008)
 Successful completion of Praxis II Spanish Content Exam ( 1/2009)
 Scored in the top 15% on the Praxis II Principles of Teaching and Learning Grades 7-12 Exam
(1/2010) receiving the ETS Recognition of Excellence designation
 Currently enrolled in Master of Education program at Xavier University
 Highly qualified to teach Spanish under Ohio’s Alternative Educator License, Grades 7-12
 Four years experience as a private Spanish tutor with experience in remedial instruction for
typical students as well as those with identified specific learning disabilities and attention
deficit disorder
 Three years teaching experience at the elementary level for Mason City School’s after-school
enrichment program which included both creation and implementation of the program at
three elementary schools for over 100 students

Licenses & Certifications

Ohio Alternative Educator License Ohio Professional Educator License

Spanish, Grades 7-12 Spanish, Grades 7-12
Eligible for license as of 8/2009 All requirements satisfied with the exception
of the 2 year mentored teaching experience
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Degree-Seeking Education

Xavier University – Cincinnati, Ohio Anticipated completion: Summer 2010

Master of Education, Secondary Education GPA: 4.0/4.0

Xavier University – Cincinnati, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude Graduation: 12/1993
Spanish major, history minor GPA: 4.0/4.0
Recipient of 4 year XU Service Fellowship

Non Degree-Seeking Education

University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, Ohio Attended: 3/2009 –6/2009

6 graduate credits in foreign language teaching
methodology

Cemanahuac Educational Community, Cuernavaca, México Attended: 6/1991

6 undergraduate credits
Advanced Spanish language and History of Mexico

Teaching-Related Experience

Teaching practicum, Spring 2009-Spring 2010 Mason High School, Mason, Ohio
Completed 60 plus hours of classroom observation, lesson planning and course instruction under the
guidance of lead Spanish teacher and University of Cincinnati foreign language methodology instructor

Private Spanish tutor, 2006-present

 Provide remedial and enrichment instruction to caseload of 12 weekly private secondary
students referred by local public and parochial schools
 Enhance study skill development, test preparation, grammar instruction and oral proficiency
assessment preparation
 Collaborate closely with the faculty of local secondary institutions to ensure coordination with
classroom objectives and content

After-school Spanish instructor, 9/2006-5/2009 Mason City School District

 Designed a 26-week exploratory Spanish course for the Mason School district’s after-school
enrichment program.
 Implemented the program in October 2006 to first, second and third grade classes.
 Developed thematic units and provided weekly interactive lesson plans to approximately 100
elementary students (30-45 students per year)
 Integrated beginning language instruction with the needs of more experienced students to
encourage a cooperative learning environment
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Honors & Awards

Matías Vegas Spanish Award
Xavier University 1994
Awarded by the Modern Languages Department at Xavier University for academic achievement in
Spanish language

Professional Associations
Member, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (2009-present)
Member, Ohio Foreign Language Association (2010-present)

Community Involvement

St. Susanna Hispanic Ministry, Lead Catechist (2009-present)

St. Susanna Contemporary Music Group violinist (2003-present)
St. Susanna Early Childhood and home school Catechist (2003, 2007)
Cincinnati Community Orchestra member (1995-2004)
St. Susanna Capital Campaign Volunteer (2006)
St. Susanna Mother’s Group (2000-2003)
Mason Heights PTO member (ongoing)
Mason Early Childhood Center PTO member (ongoing)

Professional References

Dr. Francoise Bachelder Ms. Christina Kreger, Pastoral

Assistant Professor Associate
University of Cincinnati St. Susanna Catholic Church
Teachers College Suite 615 305 Fourth Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221 Mason, Ohio 45040
513-556-7095 398-3821 x3106
bachelfd@ucmail.uc.edu kregerc@stsusanna.org

Ms. Debbie Perry Ms. Michelle Whitmore

Spanish Teacher Mason Intermediate School
6100 S. Mason-Montgomery Road 6307 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason, OH 45040 Mason, OH 45040
513-398-5025 Phone: 513-459-2850
perryd@mason.k12.oh.us whitma4600@aol.com