Michael Sorrells Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

Helping students navigate the waters of language refinement, creativity, culture, professionalism, new horizons and to work cohesively.Currently teaching or have taught:Spanish for Heritage Speakers Levels 1-3AP Spanish Literature & Culture

Saint Clair Shores, Mi

▪ Provided leadership to Spanish language program; developed curriculum for Spanish I & II▪ Pursued skill development opportunities to enhance African American male academic success▪ Demonstrated flexibility through a teacher-sharing agreement between school districts▪ Served as Varsity Women’s Tennis Coach, 2016

Bronx, New York

▪ Piloted the K-4 Spanish language program and developed its curriculum▪ Toured other schools and observed other language teachers to enhance craft▪ Served as a standby translator for school events and bilingual parent/teacher conferences

New York, New York

▪ Developed curriculum for and taught grades 4-6 as well as lead a weekly advisory class▪ Supported peers in their development of community and classroom management▪ Administered New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test to the 3rd grade

Irving, Tx

▪ Developed IB Spanish curriculum for grades 6-8▪ Gifted & Talented Certified by Carrollton-Farmers Branch SBEC (August 2011)▪ Fostered curiosity and fostered dialogue about Latino culture by serving as Spanish Club Advisor

Denton, Tx

▪ Designed and implemented lesson plans that aligned with IB goals and utilized TEKS objectives.▪ Differentiated instruction to incorporate students with unique strengths▪ Observed and incorporated various teaching methodologies utilized by mentors▪ Instructed grades 7-8, Spanish 1A – 1B

Denton, Tx

▪ Adapted and adjusted tutorial sessions to meet the diverse needs of each student athlete▪ Developed individualized studying programs to reinforce coursework and tutorials▪ Scaffolded students in honing critical studying skills for independent work when on the road

Lancaster, Tx

▪ Planned, organized, advertised, and hosted events▪ Developed media used to advertise events▪ Created campus handbook for future interns of Student Programs and Resources

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Spanish Language Teacher Education, 3.9

Activities and Societies: President of Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, Member of Golden Key International.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Member of Student Leadership Institute, Student Representative at the National Community College Legislative.