Brian Gilliland Resume
Brian Gilliland Resume
Brian Gilliland Resume
Trilingual professional educator, Teacher Trainer and Wrestling Coach with over 14 years experience
implementing 25 lesson plans per week for youth and adult instruction in China and the Continental US.
Studied in and traveled throughout China, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Mexico, and Brazil to enhance my cultural awareness.
Credentialed for Spanish for California and Virginia. Tech savvy.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Online Spanish Teacher, California Connections Academy (Online) March 2019 - Present
● Create online curriculum for Spanish I and Spanish II
● Lead one-on-one or small group lessons with students
● Implement game based academic programs
● Participate in monthly department and professional development meetings
Substitute Teacher, Intellectual Virtues Academy, Long Beach, CA May 2018 - March 2019
● Implemented effective classroom management skills to maintain orderly instruction.
● Oversee approximately 180 middle school students of various skill levels.
● Daily reports given to teachers in order to maintain continuous flow of curriculum.
Spanish Teacher / Substitute, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, VA 2004 - 2010
● Planned, prepared, and executed 25 lessons with tests per week to high school and
middle school students of various skill levels and ethnicities.
● Mentored with approximately 150 students to answer questions regarding coursework.
● Resolved parental concerns regarding specific disabilities of students and their
academic progress throughout the school year.
● Motivated approximately 150 students to progress to the next level of Spanish, including
the University level.
Teacher Trainer, Teachers University Suzhou, China Summer 2007 and 2009
● Created curriculum for 70 professional Chinese Teachers to enhance teaching skills of
the English language.
● Advised Teachers of specific needs of Chinese students learning English.
● Presentations on the differences between Eastern and Western teaching techniques.
EDUCATION
Master of Education Degree, ESL and Bilingual Education GPA 4.0
Teacher Certification, Moreland University GPA 4.0
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Spanish, Minor in Portuguese,
California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA GPA 3.2
National Language Service Corps Volunteer 2017 to present
*Professionally experienced using Microsoft Office, Blackboard, School Loop, Connexus,
PCX, and Google Classroom