COLBI CUSTIS

Pittsville, MD 21850 | (443) 235-3744 | cc50043@[Link]

Summary of Qualifications

Experienced Spanish Educator looking to expand and grow professionally beyond the classroom. I
add value to schools through my unique skills as a bilingual Spanish teacher with a specialization in
technology. I assist teammates and co-workers using my abilities in technology on a variety of
platforms, such as the District learning management system Schoology and school-wide access of
Google Drive. My ability to implement technology into the classroom in a variety of modes
encourages my students to flourish and emboldens other teachers to expand their use of
technology in the classroom. As a union representative and negotiator, a member of several
school committees, and a professional development trainer, I am a key decision maker in all
aspects of the education workforce.

Work Experience

High School Spanish Educator 09/2021 - Present

Indian River High School – Dagsboro, DE
• Instruct 1100+ high school students per school year through online and in-person lessons,
discussions, and group activities.
• Pilot and implement Carnegie Learning course curriculum.
• Integrate numerous forms of technology into classroom as instructional tools, such as
Smartboard, Schoology (Learning Management System), Google Apps/Drive, and Carnegie
Learning intertactive workbooks and readers.
• Create online Quizlets, GimKits, Kahoots, and DuoLingo tasks to integrate language learning
beyond the textbook.
• Communicate and collaborate with specialists and stakeholders to meet the needs of
students with Individualized Education Plans, 504s, and English Language Learner students
requiring extra support.
• Diversify teaching techniques to assist students with differing ability levels and varied learning
modalities.
• Write grants up to $225,000 (RPL Grant for Carnegie Learning Professional Development and
Instructional Conferencing) and fundraise up to $5,000 for upgraded classroom technology
and new materials and e-readers.
• Instruct students online through the Indian River School District Homebound Program.
Middle School Spanish Educator 09/2018 to 07/2021
Selbyville Middle School – Selbyville, DE
• Instruct 700+ middle school students per school year through online and in-person lessons,
discussions, and group activities.
• Develop and implement course curriculum in an online platform as well as for in person
students.
• Provide simultaneous instruction to 15+ students in person as well as 20+ on ZOOM in 6 class
settings.
• Integrate numerous forms of technology into classroom as instructional tools, such as
Smartboard, Schoology (Learning Management System), Google Apps/Drive, and Microsoft
Office Products
• Create online Quizlets, GimKits, Kahoots, and DuoLingo tasks to learn language in a fresh way.
• Communicate and collaborate with specialists and stakeholders to meet the needs of
students with Individualized Education Plans, 504s, and English Language Learner students
requiring extra support.
• Diversify teaching techniques to assist students with differing ability levels and varied learning
modalities.
• Write grants up to $10,000 (National Education Association Grant for upgraded technology in
the classroom) and fundraise up to $2,000 for upgraded classroom technology and new
materials and books.

High School Spanish Educator 09/2014 to 07/2018

Stephen Decatur High School – Berlin, MD
• Create engaging lesson plans for 1400+ students, foster a culture of discovery and provide
efficient classroom structure to help students succeed in Spanish class.
• Administer and proctor state standardized tests in accordance with Educational Testing
Services (ETS), including SATs.
• Organize and facilitate field trips to New York City and Washington D.C. to help students gain
appreciation of culture and the arts.
• Teach students to cook and embrace different cultural foods.

High School Spanish Educator 09/2009 to 07/2014

James M. Bennett High School – Salisbury, MD
• Assist 1500+ students in developing important learning skills, language skills in order to be
college and career ready.
• Organize and coordinate travel abroad experience with 15 students abroad to Italy to
broaden students' horizons and enhance cultural tolerance.
• Serve on National Honor Society Teacher Judiciary Committee.
Compliance Officer/Instructional Technology Specialist 06/2006 to 08/2009
The Farmers Bank of Willards – Willards, MD
• Monitor and submit Currency Transaction Reports ($3,000.01 cash transactions +), Suspicious
Activity Reports ($10,000.01 cash transaction +), and other large currency transactions
(ranging from $100,000 - $500,000 cash transaction threshold) reported to the Internal Revenue
Service.
• Monitor garnishments and levies on accounts, as well as communicate with and work with
clients in need of assistance regarding their assets and accounts.
• Configure hardware, devices and software to set up workstations for employees; upload new
software and roll out updates for Phoenix and ARTA banking software programs.
• Assist the bank teller line, customer service representatives, and loan officers as needed during
first year of employment.

Education

Masters of Education in Instructional Design and Technology Present

American College of Education - Indianapolis, IN

Masters in Teaching: Education 05/2011

Salisbury University - Salisbury, MD

Bachelor of Arts: Communication, Spanish 12/2008

Salisbury University - Salisbury, MD

Continuing Ed - Technology in Education 03/2016

University Of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ

Skills

• Organizational ability • Strong Work Ethic

• Technology Proficient • Creative problem-Solver
• Effective & Clear Communicator • Bilingual
• Efficient Time Management • Collaborative Leader

Leadership

• Team Leader on the IREA Union Negotiations Committee Panel.

• IREA Union Representative to support fellow educators and uphold the teacher contract.
• Coordinator of Sunshine Committee to improve staff morale in the building.
• Member of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Committee to provide students with
positive reinforcement strategies as well as incentives to learn and grow.
• Coach Varsity Women's Soccer.
 • Professional Development course developer for the Maryland State Department of Education.
• Professional Development trainer in website design and classroom management strategies.
• Part-time Adjunct Professor in conjunction with local Community College (Wor Wic), teaching
SPAN 101 & 102.

Community/Volunteer Work

Active Volunteer for the Town of Pittsville in Wicomico County, Maryland (MD)
• Communication Committee Representative for the Town of Pittsville, MD.
• Co-coordinator of free community events for the Town of Pittsville, MD.
• Elections Board Poll Worker for local town elections in Wicomico County, MD.
• Develop and create website pages for the Town of Pittsville ([Link]).