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Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk For More Information Call: 877-234-6086
Vitalia Bryn-Pundyk is a passionate educator, an entertaining professional speaker and a captivating trainer. Using Accelerated Learning strategies, Vitalia’s presentations are participant-focused and filled with interactive involvement. Vitalia educates, inspires, and motivates audiences to “Maximize Their Potential!” As an active member of National Speakers Association and Toastmasters International, Vitalia is recognized as a ATMS (Advanced Toastmaster Silver) and a CL (Competent Leader), and has won numerous awards in humorous speech competitions. She also received the most “Outstanding Performance” and “Human Relations” awards from the Dale Carnegie Institute in both the “Dale Carnegie” and “Leadership Training for Managers” courses. In addition, her honors include winning both the 1989 “Miss Coon Rapids” title as well as “Miss Congeniality” and she was a Top 10 semi-finalist in the 1990 Miss Minnesota Scholarship Pageant. Vitalia is multi-lingual (Ukrainian, English and Spanish) and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a M.Ed. in Second Languages and Cultures and a minor in Theatre. She has worked in the education field (since 1988) both as a professor of Spanish and as a district-wide administrator, and continues to enjoy working as a professional speaker, workshop presenter, and staff development trainer. Vitalia also has experience in the small business industry as the founder and director of “La Fiesta School of Spanish,” and as the president and CEO of her own speaking, leadership training, and mentoring business “Vitalia Success Seminars, LLC.” She entertains audiences with her motivational and delightful personal stories where the recurring message throughout her workshops is to: “Dream Big! Think Positive! Be Determined! Take Risks! And Persevere!” Areas of Expertise: Teacher motivation Fees: Keynote fee up to 45 minutes: $700.00 Additional same-day “Break-out” sessions up to 50 minutes: $700.00/each Half-day fee up to 4 hours: $2800.00 Full day fee up to 6 hours: $4200.00 Vitalia's Most Requested Programs: “Maximize Your Potential – Get M.E.A.N.!” (Make Excellence A Necessity) Teachers are some of the hardest working people in our communities and this program is certain to make them feel valued for their contributions. This highly motivational key-note is Vitalia’s most popular program. If you’re looking to kick-off the school year with humor and energy, need the quick “pick-me-up” in the middle of the school year, or want to end the year on a high note, this superb presentation will motivate your faculty to maintain a positive attitude and commit to excellence. Let’s thank our teachers for being our heroes and continuing to make a difference. “Best Practice and Research: Current Trends and Issues in Education” (Consulting, curriculum writing, program implementation, and staff development training.) Vitalia’s diverse educational training, language/cultural background and work experience, provide expertise in strategic K-12 and higher ed program implementation, curriculum and instruction, and various teaching methodologies. NOTE: Please call to inquire about topics available or to have a workshop tailored for your specific district needs. “Introduction to the Characteristics of a Variety of Elementary World Language Programs” The need to cultivate international understanding through effective communication has become more urgent. Technology, the shrinking of time and space, and growth in human interaction have made educators acutely aware of the need for global education. Come explore elementary world language issues from multiple perspectives. Ø FLES Programs (Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools) Ø FLEX Programs (Foreign Language Exploratory/Experience) Ø Immersion Programs Ø Auxiliary Programs Ø Characteristics of Successful Programs Ø Developing a Rationale Ø Guidelines for starting an elementary foreign language program Ø Elementary curriculum development Ø Middle schools and foreign languages Ø Planning for success and avoiding common pit-falls “Understanding Student Learning”World languages provide a significant experience in international education. Such study enables students to gain insight into the thinking of people in a foreign country as they learn not only their culture, but also their language, which is the ultimate key to understanding. This kind of learning is a sensitizing experience in addition to providing students with a means of communication. Ø Brain research connections Ø Early second language acquisition Ø Benefits of early foreign language study Ø What students should know and be able to do Ø Monitoring and assessing students’ progress Ø What teachers should know and be able to do Ø National Board of Certification “Working with Diverse Learners”World language learning involves not only acquiring proficiency in the language, but also teaches how to interact within the language and the culture of the people who speak it. World language study plays a unique role in international education and in preparing the student for responsible and effective participation in a global age. Ø Assessing learning styles Ø Howard Gardner’s “Multiple Intelligences” Ø Heritage speakers in the classroom Ø Learners with special needs Ø “GIVE and TAKE” (gifted intelligence valued equally and teaching all kids effectively) Diverse Teaching Methodologies” Recently, much national attention has been given to the study of world languages. Educators, politicians and business people have called for increased language study in the elementary, secondary, and post-secondary programs. No longer is language study being viewed as a pursuit for the academically gifted, but as a necessity for all Americans. Ø James Asher’s TPR (Total Physical Response) approach Ø TPRS (Total Physical Response Story Telling) Ø The Natural Approach Ø Madeline Hunter’s Model of Instruction Ø The Silent Way Ø Symtalk Method Ø The Magnetic Way Ø Lozanov’s “Suggestopedia” and Concert Readings Ø Traditional Learning vs. Accelerated Learning Ø Tony Stockwell’s “Accelerated Learning Language Games” Ø Rassias Method Ø Quantum Learning “Developing a Variety of Instructional Strategies”The President’s Commission on World Language and International Studies has called America’s linguistic incompetence “scandalous”. The National Commission on Excellence in Education has said that our nation is at risk educationally and has encouraged the introduction of world language study in elementary schools. The College Board has insisted that world language study be a basic academic requirement. Through inquiry, analysis, group discussion and reflection students will gain skills in a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for both elementary and secondary teaching levels. Ø Traditional/Grammar-based vs. Proficiency-based strategies Ø Teaching the 5 modalities (listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture) Ø Evaluating student performance Ø Including the 5 “C’s” (communications, connections, cultures, comparisons, communities
Ø Tactile learning Ø Using the target language Ø Teacher-centered instruction vs. Student-centered instruction Ø Guiding interactive language tasks Ø Pairs work (communicative) Ø Small group work (cooperative) Ø Whole group (lecture format, “listen and repeat” activities, etc..) Ø Games, Songs, Rhymes, Role-play dialogues, Language chunking, Gouin series
“Creating Positive Learning Environments” The future of our children and our students rests on the ability to solve worldwide problems. Cultural sensitivity and linguistic competence open the doors to communication and to problem solving. We should be proud that we as teachers have made a commitment to the study of world language and we should encourage all students to partake of this opportunity. Ø Enriching the environment Ø Classroom management plan Ø Classroom comforts and décor Ø Increasing student motivation and developing a positive attitude toward learning Ø Creating positive connections with students Ø Student praise and recognition Ø Coaching the student and private tutoring Ø Developing rapport with parents and students Ø Teacher self-evaluation Ø Student evaluation of the program Ø Building self-confidence and teaching with respect Ø Promoting your program and World Language Advocacy “Foreign Language Games - Games - Games!” Come learn while having fun and enjoy playing games. Vitalia shares her favorite songs, chants, rhymes and games to be incorporated in any world language classroom. A variety of small group work, pairs activities, large group exercises, and classroom games will be introduced to practice the four modalities of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, as well as vocab/verb drills and culture. “Mainstream Success Strategies for ELL!”This workshop focuses on strategies for classroom instruction and effective communication that enhance maximizing the learning opportunities for both, the mainstream classroom instructor and the ELL student. Content includes: different levels of student language proficiency and impact on learning outcomes, appropriate intervention to help minimize teacher frustration while supporting student success, and how the ELL’s unique culture/heritage influences student preparation for learning in the classroom. Understanding the ELL’s priorities, experiences, and values can help improve our communication styles as well as our teaching effectiveness. This often results in greater student achievement and a more rewarding teaching/learning experience. Testimonials: “Vitalia absolutely fits her name—full of vitality, enthusiasm, as well as being a total professional in her speech, preparedness and relevancy of topics….” Paulette Ford (Teacher at Mankato Central High School, MN.) |
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