JORDAN CLARKE

Savannah, GA 31406
516-851-3461
jordankclarke311@gmail.com · https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordankclarke/

Objective:
To secure a position with a stable and cohesive institution where my strengths of leadership, classroom
management, and foreign language instruction will assist individuals in the instruction and understanding
of the Spanish language, Latinx and Hispanic culture.

EDUCATION

SPRING 2021
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING IN SPANISH, GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
SPRING 2020
MASTER OF ARTS IN SPANISH, GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
4.0 GPA

FALL 2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPANISH, GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Topical Emphasis in Security, Diplomacy, and Conflict
Regional Emphasis in Latin America and the Caribbean
Magna Cum Laude

HONORS, CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS

 HOPE Scholarship Recipient
 FYE 1220 Peer Leader – Fall 2016
 Georgia Southern Student Employee of
2016 Nominee
 Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
 Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society
 Georgia Southern’s Dean’s List
 Georgia Southern’s President’s List
 Eagles Abroad Stipend – Summer 2019
 GACE (October 2019):
o Spanish Test I – 251
o Spanish Test II – 269

PRESENTATIONS
SPRING 2020 (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19)
SOUTHEAST COASTAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES – SAVANNAH, GA
EL PENSAMIENTO BARROCO FEMINISTA EN DESENGAÑO CUARTO: TARDE LLEGA EL
DESENGAÑO POR SOR MARÍA ZAYAS Y SOTOMAYOR
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2020 – PRESENT
ST. ANDREW’S SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
7TH/8TH GRADE SPANISH TEACHER
 Developing curriculum materials and contributing to ongoing curriculum mapping.
 Participate with the department in the development of course pacing, instructional materials, and
daily scheduling
 Executing all aspects associated with teaching the Spanish language.
 Participate in the grade level, divisional, curricular, and school-wide professional development
meetings expected, illustrating a strong desire to work in a collaborative learning community.
 Deliver instruction with a recognition of, and responsiveness to, a variety of learning styles
 Foster a classroom environment that promotes critical thinking and communication, with a value
placed on growth-mindset to achieve each student’s highest academic potential.
 Ensure student behavior is reflective of the St. Andrew’s school mission and student handbook.
 Exhibit a commitment to the school community beyond the daily teaching assignment through
other duties as assigned or personally identified.

JANUARY 2020 – JUNE 2020

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT - SPANISH
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, LEVEL 2
 Serve as the instructor of record for collegiate level Elementary Spanish I courses using learner-
centered instruction
 Develop appropriate lesson plans for two (2) sections of Elementary Spanish I courses
 Conduct at least 90% of class using the target language by implementing Krashen’s Affective
Filter Hypothesis
 Grade student assignments according to comprehensive and exhaustive rubrics
 Provide tutoring sessions to accommodate students in need of extra support
 Serve as an additional resource to facilitate the acclimation of new university students
 Assist in marketing efforts of the graduate programs offered by the Department of Foreign
Languages of Georgia Southern

JANUARY 2020 – MAY 2020

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT - SPANISH
PRACTICUM IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
 Assist in Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and Bulloch County Schools by aiding the
instructor of record in the instructional process by serving as discussion leader in breakout
sessions, grading assignments and classroom management
 Assist in the preparation of materials, lesson planning, and unit planning
 Serve as an additional resource to facilitate the acclimation of new middle school and high school
students

JANUARY 2019 – JANUARY 2020

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT - SPANISH

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GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, LEVEL 1
 Serve as the assistant to the instructors of record of collegiate level Elementary Spanish I and II to
instill target language proficiency according to the ACTFL guidelines
 Develop appropriate lesson plans for two (2) sections of Elementary Spanish I courses
 Assist in the instructional and language retainment process by serving as a discussion leader and
assistant in Mesa de Conversación
 Lead Contact Time for online students through Google Hangouts
 Provide tutoring sessions to accommodate students in need of extra support
 Serve as an additional resource to facilitate the acclimation of new university students

SEPTEMBER 2017 – DECEMBER 2018

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE
SPANISH TUTOR
 Aid students in creating study regimens
 Help students strengthen Spanish-speaking skills
 Recommend useful supplementary activities and resources to the students

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAY 2018
THE GIRALDA CENTER – SEVILLE, SPAIN
 Enhanced Spanish-speaking abilities and engaged in cultural immersion and appreciation
JULY 2019
UNIVERSIDAD DEL NORTE – BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA
 Served as a liaison between students and the Georgia Southern Program Director
 Enhanced Spanish-speaking abilities and engaged in cultural immersion and appreciation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MAY 2016 – DECEMBER 2018
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
OFFICE OF FRATERNITY & SORORITY LIFE
STUDENT ASSISTANT
 Report primarily to the Senior Administrative Assistant along with other members of office
administration
 Prepare, process, and maintain Socials paperwork
 Perform basic clerical duties
 Update and maintain student membership rosters
 Answer and direct phone calls and inquiries while taking detailed messages
 Schedule meetings and appointments
 Serve as a point of contact for students and other visitors to the office