Chris Lemon

Spanish Teacher

World Languages Department Head (2018-2021)

clemon@northmontschools.net

Qualifications:

Spanish Literature (Master's Degree), New Mexico State University

Spanish (Undergraduate Degree), University of Dayton

Foreign Language Education, University of Dayton

Buildings: Faculty - Northmont High School

Professional goals:

  -To significantly improve the Spanish proficiency level of all students, regardless of their starting position

  -Create opportunities for students to take ownership of their learning

  -Collaborate with colleagues and students to explore new ideas and perspectives

  -Become certified as an official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview tester (2017-2018 training)

Notable professional experiences and achievements:

  -Department Chair (2018-2021)

  -Equity Fellow (2018-present)

  -Advanced High oral proficiency rating, Spanish (2017, ACTFL OPI)

  -Finalist for Clark County teacher of the year (2015-6)

  -Fulbright Uruguay Host (2016)

  -Masters Degree in Spanish Literature (New Mexico State University, 2016)

  -Fulbright Scholar (English Teaching Assistant, México, 2011-2012)

  -Academic All-American (2009, 2010, Cross Country)

  -Travel: México, Costa Rica, Perú, Ecuador, Uruguay, España, France, Canada, Brasil, Chile