Missy Spanjer
Smyrna
Summary
Innovative educator skilled in lesson design and community building. Committed to empowering teachers to enhance student learning experiences through creativity while nurturing a safe and positive environment that promotes empathy and social skills in our youngest students.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PMO Teacher
Smyrna First United Methodist Church
Smyrna, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress through yearly evaluations and tailored instruction accordingly.
- Communicated with parents and collaborated with staff to support student development and ensure consistency across classrooms
- Cultivated a classroom environment centered on empathy development and fostering friendships.
Stay at Home Mom
My Family Office
Smyrna, GA
09.2013 - Current
- Manage daily household operations and all the emotions that come with that
- Develop and test routines to enhance family fun and organization, and minimize the chaos
- Coordinate educational activities to promote learning, cultural awareness and pre-reading development in my children. (Alphabet weeks)
- Oversee budgeting and financial planning for household expenses, optimizing savings strategies.
- Currently wear many hats, and can multitask well
Spanish Teacher
The Museum School of Avondale Estates
Avondale Estates, GA
07.2010 - 05.2013
- Developed and implemented engaging Spanish curriculum that related to their classroom topics.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance language acquisition and cultural appreciation.
- Brought learning outside of the classroom and connected students with nature, their community, and the earth
Bilingual Preschool Teacher
Little Linguists International Preschool
East Point, GA
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Designed and implemented lesson plans fully in Spanish to enhance language acquisition and cognitive development in the three year old class.
- Cultivated a nurturing classroom environment that fostered social skills and emotional growth in young children.
- Coordinated parent-teacher communication to provide updates on student progress and address concerns effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GABachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- Adaptable in dynamic situations
- Community builder
- Empathetic, reliable, caring
- Organized, and a great proofreader
Certification
- TESOL Certified
Timeline
PMO Teacher
Smyrna First United Methodist Church
08.2023 - Current
Stay at Home Mom
My Family Office
09.2013 - Current
Spanish Teacher
The Museum School of Avondale Estates
07.2010 - 05.2013
Bilingual Preschool Teacher
Little Linguists International Preschool
01.2010 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish
University of Georgia