CHRISÂ ORMOND
German Language Specialist, Educational Leader
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About Me
My Story
Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally.
I am a German language and Literature teacher for the Nampa School District in Nampa, Idaho. I am an Adjunct Instructor for Boise State University in Boise, Idaho and I am an educational leader.
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I am a German American Partnership Program Coordinator and have raised over $10,000.00 in scholarship funds for students to go on educational exchanges in Germany.
I am an Eagle Scout and a Scouting volunteer with over 20 years of leadership experience in the Boy Scouts of America.
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I am a father of five, with my wife and I working together to teach our children to be good citizens and successful individuals.
My Experience
Background & Expertise
PLC Team Leader, Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â German Teacher, CE Instructor
August 2012Â - Present
Teach German 1, 2, 3, and 4 for grades 9-12.  Also teach German 101 and German 102 for Boise State University.  I teach about 200 students during an average semester.  I also coordinate international exchanges with our sister school in Germany.
English Teacher, ESL Certified
May 2013 - August 2013
Taught English for Credit Recovery Summer school program in the Nampa School District.
Head Lifeguard, YMCA
June 2010 - August 2012
Lead lifeguard at large metropolitan YMCA in Boise, Idaho. Â Taught lifesaving skills, and managed aquatic safety.
Education
What I’ve Learned
Master of Arts in
Educational Leadership-
Completed- Summa Cum Laude
August 2017 - February 2019
Participating in an administrative internship and graduate program in educational leadership has prepared me to be a great school leader. Â Have worked in schools with as many as 1,749 students.
Bachelor of Arts, German Language and Literature
September 2007Â - June 2012
Major in German Language and Literature with an emphasis in Secondary Education.
Minor in English and ESL.
My Skills
What I Do
Literacy Specialist
Expert in teaching literacy skills in both the English and German languages. Â Focusing on all four domains of languages, reading, writing , listening and speaking.
International Exchange Coordinator
Volunteer for the German American Partnership Program Reciprocal exchange between Germany and the United States.
Contact me directly to learn more specifics about my skill set.
Recognitions
The United States Department of State
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Danielson Framework for Excellence
What I’ve Done
Volunteer Work
Lending a Helping Hand
German Exchange
Coordinator
2012-Present
Volunteered hundreds of hours to the coordination and
chaperoning of international exchange trips.
Fundraiser
2012-Present
Raised over $10,000 through grant writing and community support
for travel scholarships to reduce the expense for financially
disadvantaged youth to travel to Germany and Austria.
Scout Master
May 2013-Present
Fully supportive of the Scouting program for boys and girls.
One of the best citizenship curriculums ever developed.
Lord Robert Baden Powell-Father of Scouting
"The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others."
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