1. Inés Verbel-Hernández, M.Ed.
7601 E. Treasure Dr. #2317
North Bay Village, FL 33141
inesverbel@yahoo.com
Objective
To obtain a position in the field of education where I can put in practice 15 years of teaching and
administrative experience.
Education
National Louis University, Masters in Education (Curriculum & Instruction). Wheeling, Illinois, 2000
Elmhurst College. Bachelor of Arts in Education (Spanish & Social Studies). Elmhurst, Illinois, 1998
Certifications
Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate (Spanish K-12) (Social Science 5-9)
Illinois Professional Educator’s Certificate (Spanish 6-12) (Social Studies 6-8)
Professional Experience
Miami Country Day School – Upper and Middle School Spanish Teacher. Miami Shores, FL. 2010-
present
· Currently teaching Upper and Middle School Spanish 3, 3H, 4, 4H, 6th/9th grade Spanish for
Native/Heritage Speakers.
· Curriculum developer for the Upper and Middle School
· Experience in teaching children with accommodations
· Class of 2014 Sponsor ( 2010-present)
· Developer of specialty courses in the Upper School (Minimester)
· Experience in fundraising for a variety of clubs and school’s organizations
School District of Hillsborough County. Spanish Teacher. Tampa, FL. 2005-2010
 High School Spanish Teacher. Taught Spanish 1-4H
 Work with colleagues in the development of effective lesson plans.
 Work with department colleagues to find adequate instructional materials for the Spanish courses.
Broward County School District. Oakland Park High School. Curriculum facilitator/Spanish Teacher.
Oakland Park, FL. 2004-2005
 Collaborated with department teachers in the development of the new Spanish for native speakers
and Spanish AP literature curriculum.
 Work with colleagues in the development of effective lesson plans.
 Work with department colleagues to find adequate instructional materials relevant to the foreign
language program.
 Taught Spanish for Native Speakers levels I & II & Spanish I & II.
Township High School Dist. 113. Highland Park High School. Foreign language Department Chair and
Curriculum Coordinator. Highland Park, IL. 2002-2004
 Foreign Language Department Chair Person

2.  Taught Spanish AP Literature, Spanish for Native Speakers and Spanish I & V-advanced.
 Created the Spanish for Native Speakers Course Curriculum.
 Analyzed books and materials for the new Spanish for native speaker’s courses.
 Assisted the principal in the development of new programs for ESL students.
 Assessed the effectiveness of materials and methods used in the classroom.
 Collaborated in the selection of technology materials for foreign language courses.
 Collaborated with teachers and students in the Special Education program.
 Worked closely with the TPI department (transitional program of instruction) to help English as a
second language students develop their skills in the mainstream classroom.
 Incorporated technology in the curriculum to strengthen student’s language skills.
 Worked in collaboration with other teachers of Spanish for Native Speakers courses in the Chicago
suburbs as well as professors of languages at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Chicago Public Schools. Curriculum Supervisor for Foreign Language.
Chicago, Illinois. 2002-2004 (summer program).
 Developed the Foreign Language summer curriculum for the Chicago Public Schools.
 Supervised the foreign language program for the district’s middle and high schools.
 Assisted district teachers to effectively use their curriculums serving as a resource for
implementing and evaluating their programs.
 Worked closely with principals and provided them with the necessary tools for planning training
programs for new teachers.
 Presented seminars for effective teaching procedures, curriculum development and the use of
technology in the classroom.
 Assisted the middle schools teachers in the creation of a level-appropriate curriculum to prepare
students for high school foreign language courses.
Elmhurst School District 205. York High School-Curriculum Coordinator & Supervisor/Spanish Teacher.
Elmhurst, Illinois. 2000-2002
 Supervised the appropriate implementation of Spanish curriculum.
 Revised and re-designed the Spanish I and Spanish AP literature curriculum.
 Worked with the district’s reading committee in the development of new and more appropriate
instructional programs for middle and high schools.
 Assisted the special education department in the development of their curriculum for ESL students
with special needs.
 Represented York High School in the Annual AATSP (American Association of teachers of Spanish
and Portuguese) 2001 conference.
 Taught Spanish I, II, V, and AP Literature.
Elmhurst School District 205. Sandburg Middle School. Summer Curriculum Coordinator.
Elmhurst, Illinois. 1998-2002. (summer program)
 Coordinator of the Spanish summer programs.
 Designed the Spanish summer curriculum for the school.
 Worked with middle school teachers to create a level-appropriate curriculum to prepare students for
the transition to high school courses.
 Supervised the overall functioning of the middle schools Spanish summer programs.
 Taught middle school Spanish summer courses.

3. Naperville School District 203. Naperville North High School. Spanish Teacher.
Naperville, IL 1998-2000
 Taught Spanish levels I, III & IV.
 Served as a member of the school’s reading and curriculum committees.
 Served as a resource for the foreign language program.
 Collaborated with the activities department in school sponsored charities.
 Spanish Club sponsor.
Hillside Elementary School. Spanish Program Coordinator/Supervisor. Hillside,
Illinois 1995-1998
 Created and designed the first Spanish language Program for Hillside
Elementary School.
 Coordinated and supervised the overall functioning of the program.
 Supervised teachers for effective lesson planning.
 Taught third, fourth and fifth grade Spanish.
Skills
 Curriculum expert
 Native speaker of the Spanish language.
 Knowledge of Private School’s practices
 Well organized and dependable
 Works well under pressure
 Skilled in working with a diverse school population
 Experienced in fund raising
 Experienced in technology for language laboratories
 Microsoft word, works, power point and internet explorer.
Achievements
 National-Louis University, Summa cum Laude. Class of 2000
 Naperville North High School, Teacher of the year. 1998 - 1999.
 Elmhurst College, Taskala Award (given to one graduating student who showed
promise to be an excellent educator). Class of 1998.
 Elmhurst College, President of International Club. 1997, 1998.
Professional Organizations
 Illinois Counsel of Teachers of Spanish for Native Speakers. 2002-present
 AATSP, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. 1998 -
Present.
 ICTFL, Illinois Counsel of Teachers of Foreign Languages. 1998 - Present.
 Alpha Mu Gamma, Spanish National Honor Society. 1997 - Present.
 Kappa Delta Phi, Education National Honor Society. 1997 – Present