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Bernd Depuhl

German Language Teacher
Mérida

Summary

Competent college-level teacher bringing proven success as German Language Teacher over successful career. Effectively interest students in subject matter to drive home information and broaden horizons. Polished speaker and presenter with excellent recordkeeping and tutoring skills. Instructor with experience teaching German language courses to students at college level. Skilled in developing engaging curriculums and utilizing innovative teaching strategies to promote engagement and maintain interactive learning environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level German Language Teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

German Language Teacher

Keystone International Education Mérida
08.2024 - Current
  • Improved student engagement by incorporating varied teaching methods, such as group work, role-playing exercises, and multimedia presentations.
  • Provided individualized support for struggling students through targeted instruction, resulting in improved overall performance.
  • Enhanced students'' language proficiency by implementing immersive activities and real-world scenarios in lessons.
  • Addressed diverse learning styles by employing differentiated instruction techniques tailored to each student''s needs, leading to more successful outcomes.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in foreign language education.
  • Plan lessons, select appropriate teaching materials and design lessons according to educational objective and prior knowledge of students.
  • Prepare teaching material and required teaching materials, prepare and follow up teaching units.
  • Teaching subject content in didactically prepared manner, instructing and motivating students

German Language Teacher

Private Classes
09.2018 - Current
  • German lessons at all language levels from beginner to advanced, individual and group teaching
  • Plan lessons, select appropriate teaching materials and design lessons according to educational objective and prior knowledge of students.
  • Imparting general knowledge about German-speaking countries and their culture
  • Prepare teaching material and required teaching materials, prepare and follow up teaching units.
  • Teaching subject content in didactically prepared manner, instructing and motivating students
  • Develop group-specific educational concepts, create learning materials.
  • Design and implementation of individual assistance measures
  • Preparation training for German language certification at B1 to C2 level

German Language Teacher

Loyola Comunidad Educativa, Mérida
10.2019 - 07.2024
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instructional approaches as needed.
  • Promoted collaborative learning by designing group projects that required students to communicate effectively in German.
  • Identified children's individual and collective learning needs and delivered instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning.
  • Illustrated effective leadership and resolved student conflicts to uphold discipline in classroom.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication about student progress, challenges, and successes.

German Language Teacher

Prepa Ibero Mérida
09.2020 - 07.2023
  • Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instructional approaches as needed.
  • Designed and implemented classroom management techniques and disciplinary procedures to maintain safety and promote learning in classroom.
  • Provided constructive feedback on oral and written work, guiding students toward improvement in their language skills.
  • Promoted collaborative learning by designing group projects that required students to communicate effectively in German.
  • Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success
  • Increased student interest in German culture by incorporating cultural elements into lesson plans and organizing field trips to relevant events or exhibits
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience

German Language Teacher

TecMilenio University Mérida
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
  • Assessed students' strengths and weaknesses regularly to provide appropriate methods for addressing learning needs.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Set class objectives and monitored daily performance to offer equal access to education.
  • Facilitated extracurricular activities centered around German Language
  • Collect, analyze and track data on student progress.
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

Independent Consultant Process Management

Independently, Krefeld, Germany
01.2011 - 12.2017
  • Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
  • Created customized financial models for clients, aiding in budgeting and forecasting exercises.
  • Researched latest market trends to provide current knowledge to clients.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Finalized project plans and obtained final approval from clients.
  • Resolved any issues and problems arising during project execution.
  • Created detailed roadmaps of action items and project goals and provided reporting and analysis to inform budgeting and planning.
  • Developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
  • Identified inefficiencies and improvement opportunities to provide advice and support documentation for evaluation of initiative opportunities.

Operations Support Manager

Deutsche Post DHL Group, Bonn, Germany
07.2005 - 12.2010

Head of Operations Support Europe

Clientlogic Int.
09.1997 - 05.2005

Education

Diplom Wirtschaftsinformatik - Business Informatics

Fachhochschule Köln
Köln, Germany
09.1987 - 07.1991

Skills

Timeline

German Language Teacher

Keystone International Education Mérida
08.2024 - Current

German Language Teacher

Prepa Ibero Mérida
09.2020 - 07.2023

German Language Teacher

Loyola Comunidad Educativa, Mérida
10.2019 - 07.2024

German Language Teacher

Private Classes
09.2018 - Current

German Language Teacher

TecMilenio University Mérida
03.2018 - 12.2019

Independent Consultant Process Management

Independently, Krefeld, Germany
01.2011 - 12.2017

Operations Support Manager

Deutsche Post DHL Group, Bonn, Germany
07.2005 - 12.2010

Head of Operations Support Europe

Clientlogic Int.
09.1997 - 05.2005

Diplom Wirtschaftsinformatik - Business Informatics

Fachhochschule Köln
09.1987 - 07.1991
Bernd DepuhlGerman Language Teacher