Jamie Fisher

66 Plaza Way Ÿ Chico, CA 95926 Ÿ (530) 925-0120 Ÿ [email protected]

EDUCATION
California State University, Chico, Postbaccalaureate
Single Subject Credential in Spanish May 2017
Master of Arts, Teaching International Languages, with distinction Aug. 2015
Emphasis: Foreign Language, Spanish
Graduate TESOL Certificate May 2014
California State University, Chico, Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish, with honors May 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Latin American Studies May 2010
Awards: Outstanding Student in Spanish; Dean’s Honor List
Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla, Mexico Fall 2006
Advanced Spanish and Latin American Studies Courses

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Spanish Teacher, Chico High School, Chico Unified School District – Aug. 2016 – Present
Courses Taught: Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Spanish for Spanish-speakers 1, Spanish for Spanish-speakers 2
• Develop and implement innovative lessons for various levels of Spanish through dedicated, exemplary instruction in
accordance with established course outlines.
• Encourage the development of language acquisition by teaching in the target language and integrating culture with form as
often as possible.
• Create communicative, task-based activities to encourage student participation and practice of the target language.
• Work with a diverse population of students with varying proficiency levels, and develop strategies for responding
effectively to a wide range of abilities.
• Develop a program for Spanish-speaking students (heritage speakers and dual-immersion students) that enables students to
take 3 to 4 years of a foreign language.
• Design and implement course sequence for Spanish for Spanish-speakers 1 and Spanish-speakers 2.
• Prepare formative assessments of student learning outcomes to evaluate academic progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues on a weekly basis to design and implement curriculum and assessments.
• Attend trainings and professional development seminars relevant to World Language
Summer High School Spanish Teacher, Upward Bound Program, CSU, Chico – June 10th – July 16th
Courses Taught: Beginning Spanish, Advanced Spanish
• Design and facilitate curriculum that reflects current high school content as specified in CA Department of Education
• Prepare students for next academic year of study in high school
• Evaluate each student weekly, as well as at the conclusion of the program
• Provide documentation on each student that details personal and academic growth
• Develop class outline detailing the goals, objectives, course evaluation procedures and methods for achieving goals
• Participate in weekly staff meeting
Bilingual Instructional Aide, Chico Unified School District – Jan. 2015 – June 2016
Courses Taught: English Language Development Intervention
• CELDT Site Coordinator for Little Chico Creek Elementary from Jan. 2015 – June 2016
• Administer CELDT and maintain records on English Language Learners (ELLs).
• Develop and implement effective lessons for reading, writing, listening and speaking for ELLs according to student needs.
• Administer informal and formal assessments to evaluate student progress.
• Conduct routine progress evaluations with teachers, staff, and parents.
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Adjunct Professor of Spanish, Butte-Glenn Community College District – Aug. 2014 – May 2015
Courses Taught: First Semester Spanish
• Develop and implement innovative and engaging lessons for First-Semester Spanish in accordance with course outlines.
• Encourage the development of intercultural competence by teaching in the target language and integrating culture with form
as often as possible.
• Create communicative, task-based activities to encourage student participation and practice of the target language.
 • Work with a diverse population of students with varying proficiency levels, and develop strategies for responding
effectively to a wide range of abilities.
• Promote student success by conducting conferences with students at regular intervals throughout the semester to address
individual goals and progress.
• Prepare formative assessments of student learning outcomes to evaluate academic progress.
• Participate in department and college-wide meetings and professional development activities.
Substitute Teacher, Chico Unified School District – Aug. 2013 – June 2014
• Supported various schools during short-term periods of teacher absence, primarily Rosedale Elementary School.
• Ensured classroom management by following lesson plans, setting rules and limits, and engaging the students in learning.
• Consistently requested by teachers at Rosedale and praised for dedication, reliability, and organization.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, CSU, Chico – Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2014
Courses Taught: Spanish for Spanish-Speakers
• Collaborated in the development and revision of curriculum for Spanish for Spanish Speakers.
• Prepared and graded assignments and examinations and informed students of academic progress.
• Developed lesson plans to lead discussion sections that covered orthography, grammar, language, and culture.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, CSU, Chico – Feb. 2014 – May 2014
Courses Taught: Second Semester Spanish
• Collaborated with professor in a cooperative and collegial manner as she transitioned out of the classroom.
• Designed and implemented innovative lesson plans and communicative activities to engage students in the target language.
• Evaluated student writing with an emphasis on skills that are transferable to other classes and contexts.
Academic Assistant in After-School Program, Rosedale Elementary, Chico Unified School District, Sep. 2013 – June 2014
Courses Taught: Academic Hour
• Facilitated homework help for students in 2nd-3rd grade.
• Administer reading comprehension quizzes as needed.
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Head Teaching Assistant, Spanish Conversation Hour, CSU, Chico – Aug. 2009 – May 2010
• Worked closely with a Spanish professor to develop effective communication tasks and activities on a weekly basis.
• Supervised a team of teaching assistants weekly and met regularly to provide feedback.
• With my team, organized weekly group activities for beginning- and advanced-level conversation groups, keeping in mind
the target skills for each group.
• Aligned conversation topics to student learning outcomes by coordinating with Spanish department faculty and staff.
• Engaged in sessions with students and led discussion in Spanish about language and culture.

AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

• Academic Student Scholarship, The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern California – Dec. 2012
• Dean’s Honor List, California State University, Chico – Dec. 2005 – May 2010
• Outstanding Student in Spanish, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, CSU, Chico – May 2010
• Educational Opportunity Program Scholarship, California State University, Chico – Aug. 2005 – May 2006
• Teacher Recruitment Program Scholarship, California State University, Chico – Aug. 2005 – May 2006

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Co-Facilitator, World Language Session, District-Wide Staff Development Meeting, CUSD – Oct. 16th, 2018
Integrating comprehensible input and guided practice activities utilizing technology and authentic texts in the target language.
Panelist, Future Spanish Pre-Credentail Information Night, CSU, Chico – Feb. 9th, 2018
Symposium Presenter, Simposio de literatura y cultura hispana, CSU, Chico – Nov. 18, 2014
“Literatura que ilumina – El aspecto crítico de la Revolución Mexicana desde la perspectiva de los más afectados.”
Print Publications, ME: Multicultural Echoes, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, CSU, Chico.
“Tomar antes de: --/--/----.” – Spring 2010
“Madre.” – Spring 2009
“Un ángel.” – Spring 2009
Digital Publications, ChicoSol, Bilingual Online Magazine.
“Asi se habla: Lenguaje que ofende.” – Spring 2010
“Peleando por una educacción realmente pública.”/“Fighting to Save Public Education” – Fall 2009
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AP Summer Institute: Spanish Literature, Gabrielino High School, San Gabriel, CA – July 15th – 18th, 2019
• Participate in four-day training on AP Spanish Literature course and test
Cumbre de gramática española avanzada de Chico, CUSD – Oct. 4th, 2018
• One-Day workshop facilitated by Angela Saldarriaga
• Learned how to explain various verb tenses and their uses in a student-friendly way
• Created “Grammar Wall” posters for teaching Spanish grammar
FLASH Fall Workshop, FLASH World Language Conference – Sep. 28th, 2018
• One-Day workshop “Transitioning from Traditional with Comprehensible Input Stories” by Kara Jacobs
• Provided with several forms of teaching comprehensible input stories, instructions on how to use stories, and assessments
Summer Seminar for Language Teachers, California Language Teachers Association (CLTA) – July 14th – 19th, 2017
• Six day intensive training at UC Santa Barbara
• Participated in Strand F: Strengthening Core Practices in the Spanish World Language and Heritage Learners Classroom
Annual World Language Teacher Conference, CLTA – Feb. 16th – 19th, 2017
• Attended two days of the weekend-long conference.
• Participated in workshops related to the theme, “The Linguistic Growth Mindset: Cultivating a Future of Global
Innovators.”
Collaborative Professional Development Institute, CSU, Chico – June 2017 – June 2018
• Participate in four-day intensive training and 4 follow-up half days per year for two years.
• Develop strategies to make science accessible to Emergent Bilinguals by integrating Common Core, ELD, and Next
Generation Science Standards in to daily lesson plans.
• Collaborate with Lesson Study Team to develop and implement an inquiry-based lesson in a K-12 classroom.
World Language Professional Development Day, Shasta Union High School District – Oct. 12th, 2016
• One-day workshop “Assessment for Language Acquisition: Proficiency Based Assessment in the World Language
Classroom” by Martina Bex
• Learned about assessing proficiency, writing strategies, staying in the target language, and new strategies for teaching
novels.
Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA) Workshops, Oroville and Chico – Oct. 2, 2015 and May 9, 16, and 23, 2016
• Developed discipline strategies based on a relationship-focused methodology to positively interact with difficult children.
• Practiced implementing the core methodology of the NHA with peers using role-play and interactive videos.
• Explored link between NHA and Common Core Standards and the implementation of NHA to prepare students for success.
High Intensity English Language Summer Academy, Chico – July 20, 2015 – Aug. 5, 2015
• Immersed in an intensive 5-day grammar workshop in which effective strategies for teaching English Language
Development were demonstrated and practiced.
• Developed and implemented English Language Development lessons based on The Language Star methodology.
• Under the supervision of trainers, guided instruction in a 3rd grade Early Back class at Chapman Elementary School using
the methods and strategies learned at the Summer Academy (July 27 - Aug. 5, 2015).

SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS

Advisor, VOCES Latinxs, Chico High School – Aug. 2017 – Present
• Founded club in 2017 with a group of students
• Assist students in planning for recruitment, cultural events, and fundraisers
• Take students on annual trip to San Francisco Mission District
Mentor Teacher, Chico High School – Jan. 2016 – Present
• Provide support to students in Spanish 425: Spanish Teaching Methodologies at CSU, Chico
• 2-4 students observe 45 hours of class time during the Fall semester
• Assist students in creating lesson plans and participate in interviews about the teaching field
Spanish Story Time, Orland Free Library, Orland, CA – April 23 – May 28, 2015
• Coordinated with librarian to offer community outreach opportunity for Butte College Students.
• Coached and practiced reading with student groups to target proficient literacy skills.
• In collaboration with students, led song, dance, and themed activities for attendees and their families.
Organizing Committee, Simposio de literatura y cultura hispana, CSU, Chico – Fall 2014
• Created Call for Papers and submitted proposals to committee for selection process.
• Organized speakers based on theme and designed program.
• Collaborated with faculty and staff to invite guest of honor, Nancy Morejón
La Asociación de Teatro y Poesía, CSU, Chico – Aug. 2009 – May 2015
• Active member beginning Jan. 2009, club president from Aug. 2009 – May 2010.
• Organized community events such as theater and poetry nights, and participated in productions.
• Enriched events by inviting guest speakers including Francisco X. Alarcón, Juan Armando Rojas Joo, Mariana Castro de
Ali, and other local artists and poets.
• Coordinated with CSU, Fresno and Gavilan College to perform at other campuses (May 2010).
Phi Sigma Iota, CSU, Chico – Aug. 2009 – May 2010.
• Vice President of International Foreign Language Honor Society.
• Maintained a GPA above 3.5 and ranked in the top 35% of class.
• Organized and participated in club meetings and events, such as poetry recitals and book readings.
Columnist, ChicoSol – Aug. 2009 – May 2010
• Published articles in English and Spanish on issues that were pertinent to the audience of the online bilingual magazine.
• Researched budget cuts and tuition increases regarding a California Faculty Association rally in Oct. 2009.
• Investigated regional variations of Spanish language and vocabulary use for article about offensive language
Volunteer, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Northern California – Aug. 2009 – May 2010
• Attended and assisted with HCCNC functions and promoted fundraisers.
• Collaborated community outreach efforts in conjunction with La Asociación de Teatro y Poesía.
Volunteer Spanish Tutor, Chico – July 2009 – Aug. 2009
• Fulfilled community service and self-sufficiency requirement by volunteering as Spanish Tutor and Teaching Assistant.
• Met regularly with students before and after class to review material and prepare for exams.
• Assisted the teacher with grading, classroom management, and preparation of materials for lessons.

REFERENCES
Jennifer Salas, Spanish Teacher Erica Sheridan, Vice Principal
Chico High School Chico High School
(530) 891-3026 x210, [email protected] (530) 891-3026 x115, [email protected]

Dr. Denise Minor, Professor of Spanish Dr. Rony Garrido, Professor of Spanish
California State University, Chico California State University, Chico
(530) 898-4355, [email protected] (530) 898-4501, [email protected]

Justin Wentzell, Professor of Spanish & French Norma Rueda, Mini-Corps College Coordinator
Department Chair for Foreign Languages Program Coordinator at California State University, Chico
Butte-Glenn Community College District Butte County Office of Education
(530) 895-2281, [email protected] (530) 591-5401, [email protected]