Samuel Raff

Calle del mesn de paredes 10, 1D

Madrid, Spain 28012
+34657581775
sraff1908@gmail.com
License: Spanish Education (1365) and English as a Second Language (1395)
Education
Universidad de Alcal de Henares Madrid Spain Graduation (expected): June 2017
Major: Master of Education in The Teaching and Learning of Spanish as a Foreign Language
Entire coursework in Spanish as well as thesis (design entire Spanish course)
Co-teach Spanish course to adult immigrants at local immigration center
Gave private English lessons to adults and children 8 hours per week

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville WI Graduation: May 2015

Major: Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education -- Spanish GPA: 3.5/4.0 Prof. Ed. GPA: 3.52/4.0
Minor: Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages -- GPA: 3.62/4.0
Spanish American Institute of International Education Seville Spain September 2014-December 2014
Study Abroad

Sheboygan South Senior High School Sheboygan WI Graduation: June 2010

Experience in Education
Colegio Los Angeles Madrid Spain September 2016-Present (1 year contract)
English/US History and Culture Teacher
Practical component of Masters
Teach/Co-teach 18 sections of English/US History per week for students ages 12-18
Design and implement English curriculum to prepare students for the Cambridge English Exams

Clintonville Middle/High School Clintonville WI August 2015-June 2016

Spanish Teacher
Taught 3 classes of Exploratory Spanish to 5th, 6th and 7th grade students
Taught 3 classes of Spanish 1 to 8th and 9th grade students
Prepared engaging lessons that require students to meet high expectations
Extensively used and mastered Smart Technologies
Made meaningful connections with students, parents and fellow employees
Volunteer assistant varsity baseball coach and 7th grade basketball coach

Sheboygan Falls Middle School/High School Sheboygan Falls WI January 2015-June 2015
Student Teacher
Split placement between middle school and high school for entire semester
Volunteer assistant varsity baseball coach
Made meaningful connections with students, parents and fellow employees

Milwaukee County Zoological Society Milwaukee WI June 2014-August 2014

Education Intern
Worked in Zoo Camp education programs for children ages 4-14
Implemented camp curriculum along with instructor
Led Zoo tours
Directed small group activities
Prepared class materials
Supervised and evaluated multiple high school volunteers
Stepped up to team teach one day of summer camp with instructor supervision

Platteville High School Platteville WI January 2014-May 2014

Practicum (Jeffry Henderson)
Observed 80 hours throughout the semester
Helped with group work
Prepared and taught 3 lessons on my own
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Platteville WI September 2013-May 2014
Tutor
Worked one-on-one with college students to help them become better writers
Focused on higher level writing issues instead of just correcting mechanical errors
Performed various secretarial duties including scheduling appointments, record keeping, etc.
Researched miscellaneous writing and educational topics for tip-sheet creation
Promoted University Writing Center through in-class presentations and workshops
Sheboygan Legion Post 83 Sheboygan WI May 2013-August 2013
Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach
Mentored high school students
Assisted with game preparation including lineup construction and game planning
Worked with the pitchers to teach proper mechanics and conditioning
Led practice in head coachs absence
Led team to second place-Regional tournament
Sheboygan Community Recreation Department Sheboygan WI

Summer Baseball Camp Counselor, Kiwanis Park June 2008-January 2015

Led different baseball drills and games
Collaborated with co-counselor to maintain order, organize, and plan each day
Communicated with parents
After-School Program Supervisor, Longfellow Elementary School
Supervised culturally and economically diverse students
Led educational activities
Spring Break Program Supervisor, Longfellow Elementary School
Supervised culturally and economically diverse students
Led educational activities
Professional Organizations, Development and Activities
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Member since 2015
Wisconsin Association of Foreign Language Teachers (WAFLT) Member since 2015
Kappa Delta Pi Honors Fraternity Member since 2013
UW-Platteville Baseball Team 2011-2013

Volunteer Activities
Clintonville Middle/High School Clintonville WI October 2015-June 2015
Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Sheboygan Falls High School Sheboygan Falls, WI January 2015-June 2015

Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach

Padres Blancos School Seville, Spain September 2015-December 2015

Assisted students with their English education
Led small group discussions initiating English conversation

Platteville Middle School Platteville WI January 2013-May 2013

Provided tutoring for an 11 year old student with special needs
Primarily assisted with math and reading along with other subjects
References
David Leal (English Department Chair Colegio Los Angeles) dleal@colegiolosangeles.net (Cell:
+34626945879)
Scott Werfal (Principal Clintonville Middle School) swerfal@clintonville.k12.wi.us (Off: 7158237215 Ext
2403 Cell: 9209154737)
Angela Bougher (Spanish Teacher Sheboygan Falls Middle School) arbougher@sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us
(Off: 9204677880 Ext 4111)
Stacie Simons (Spanish Teacher Sheboygan Falls High School) slsimons@sheboyganfalls.k12.wi.us (Off:
9204677890 Ext 3140)
 Patty Trinko (Assistant Director of Education Zoological Society of Milwaukee) pattyt@zoosociety.org (Off:
4142585058 Ext 419)