JOSEPH ZETTER
Seattle
Summary
Dynamic K-12 educator with a proven track record in student agency, academic growth and curriculum design in public and private schools. Expertise in enhancing learning experiences, and fostering engagement and collaboration among diverse learners.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEAD TEACHER
JUMP ON LANGUAGES
Seattle
08.2024 - Current
- Created a safe and inspiring after-school environment for children in grades K-5 to develop their Spanish skills through a diverse range of academic experiences.
- Classroom Lead Teacher - planned curriculum, taking into account student voice, and the varying learning styles and needs of the class, to enable each student to grow their confidence and skills in Spanish.
- Developed and introduced one-on-one tutoring that engaged a diverse range of students within the class, while further developing their foreign language ability, and tracked their progress in a highly personalized setting.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
THE BUSH SCHOOL
Seattle
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured students had a consistent learning environment during teacher absences in a range of grades and subjects, delivering lessons that allowed for student voice and inquiry.
- Prepared for lessons so that students of all learning styles were able to succeed.
TEACHER | INTERVENTIONIST (1st and 2nd grade)
BRIARGROVE ELEMETARY, HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Interventionist (2/22-6/22).
- Elementary Teacher (7/22-7/24).
- 'New Teacher of the Year' 2023.
- Improved student reading levels (from 29/45 to 38/45), meeting grade level standards in the DIBELS test.
- Reduced the number of ELA students achieving below grade level from 47.1% to 22.5%.
- Developed curriculum and resources that expanded the skills, knowledge, and abilities of students across various learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and verbal) using a myriad of delivery methods.
- Fostered a safe, cohesive, collaborative, and trusting learning environment. Collaborated with a number of district learning specialists to create tailored learning goals and outcomes for all students (Including SEN/ELA and G+T).
TEACHER (1-12th Grade Spanish/French)| HEAD OF HOUSE
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOUSTON
Katy
01.2015 - 12.2022
- Educated and inspired students to expand their knowledge and skills in the French and Spanish languages through traditional instruction, webinars, events, activities, and field trips.
- Selected to lead, coach, mentor, and coordinate the activities of three house leaders to enhance their professional skills, empower each to grow the house system, and support ongoing growth.
- Developed, introduced, launched, and oversaw special knowledge competitions that attracted and engaged a diversified group of students, while reinforcing their knowledge of foreign languages.
- Planned a student trip to the Dominican Republic, allowing students to practice their Spanish language skills in the real world. Developed schedules, marketed the trip/program to families, coordinated logistics (flights, lodging, guides), and ensured student safety.
- Grew the number of school activities, recognition programs, and events (sports days/e-sports days, math events, Pi Day, and weekly house sports competitions), fostering the holistic development of each student while improving collaboration and synergy throughout the school.
TEACHER (3-12th Grade Spanish and French)| SUMMER CAMP COORDINATOR
SIBFORD SCHOOL
Banbury
12.2010 - 11.2014
- Identified the educational needs of each unique class/group to design individualized strategies that disseminate core concepts, and empower learners.
- Established and oversaw the Double Language Program (partnership with Arsenal Football Club, the Institut Français, and the Instituto Cervantes).
- Inaugurated a student exchange program by forging professional alliances with a school in Valencia, Spain, and coordinating logistics. Increased student participation in the program by 162.5%, spanning three years.
- Mentored and coached student teachers, empowering new educators to integrate into the organization and deliver quality training and instruction.
Education
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) - Educaton
THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
London06-2009
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) - FRENCH AND SPANISH
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
UNITED KINGDOMSkills
- Curriculum design and planning
- Learning and development
- Engaging presentation skills
- Student outcome improvement
- Data analysis and reporting
- Documentation management
Networking And Volunteer Affiliations
- Hyde Park Civic Association
- Houston Food Bank
- BF Day Elementary (Parent volunteer-Lunch time supervision)
Languages
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
Certification
ESOL, Texas Education Authority, 2022
Accomplishments
Beginning Teacher of the Year - Briargrove Elementary School, 2023
Timeline
LEAD TEACHER
JUMP ON LANGUAGES
08.2024 - Current
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
THE BUSH SCHOOL
08.2024 - Current
TEACHER | INTERVENTIONIST (1st and 2nd grade)
BRIARGROVE ELEMETARY, HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
02.2022 - 07.2024
TEACHER (1-12th Grade Spanish/French)| HEAD OF HOUSE
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HOUSTON
01.2015 - 12.2022
TEACHER (3-12th Grade Spanish and French)| SUMMER CAMP COORDINATOR
SIBFORD SCHOOL
12.2010 - 11.2014
POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (PGCE) - Educaton
THE UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) - FRENCH AND SPANISH
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER