18 years of achievement as a foreign language TeacherSoccer Coach and Student AdvisorBA in International Relations and Spanish; Minor in FrenchExperienced in Specialized areas of:curriculum development/program development/residential life programs/individualized instruction/student-parent-staff relations/team concept.Strong International background:Fluent in five languages/extensive international travel/knowledge of various cultures/ interpreter &translator.Recognized by management for excellence, citing:" amazingly charismatic member of our school community...talented teacher, extraordinary coach and admired Advisor...positive attitude...great team builder...well known and highly respected in new England soccer circles...naturally gifted with adolescents...great sense of humor and empathy...effective communication skills and cross-cultural fluency...his passion for soccer is contagious...parents love him, students-athletes revere him...wonderful mentor...high on my list of excellence teachers"Strong interpersonal and communication skills; builds immediate rapportEffective organizational, research & analytical/problem-solving abilitiesA goal oriented, enthusiastic, positive and compassionate professionalStudents dedicated yearbook at New Hampton School in 2009