For over a decade, I have taught Spanish as a foreign language and English as a second language in both high school and university settings. I hold a master’s degree in Modern Languages (with a focus in Spanish), but I’ve also completed a ton of classes in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I am a creative teacher, and I will do whatever is necessary to ensure that my students succeed.
David Higginbotham
Contact Information:
Address: 557 Ridgewood Drive
Remlap, AL 35133
Phone: +1 659.400.1000
Email: dhigginb.oh@gmail.com
Education:
2013-2015 The University of Mississippi
Degree: Master of Arts
Field of Study: Modern Languages
Concentration: Spanish
Additional Comment: I took classes from 2017 to 2023 while working a PhD that I do not plan on completing. In addition to Spanish, I took courses in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Literacy in L1.
1998-2001 The University of Montevallo
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Major/Minor: Spanish/History
Teaching Experience:
2023-2026 Ohatchee High School
Courses taught:
• Spanish I, Spanish II, and Spanish III
• Dual Enrollment Spanish 101, Dual Enrollment Spanish 102
• English as a Second Language
2003 Wallace State Community College
• I taught Adult ESL classes in the school’s Continuing Education program.
2017-2023 The University of Mississippi
Courses taught (as Instructor of Record):
• SPAN 111 – Intensive Introductory Spanish (Face-to-Face; Distance in Fall 2020)
• SPAN 211 – Intensive Intermediate Spanish (Face-to-Face; Distance in Spring 2020)
2015-2018 Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Courses taught (as Instructor of Record):
• MFL 1213 – Spanish I (Face-to-Face; Online)
• MFL 1223 – Spanish II (Face-to-Face; Online)
• MFL 2213 – Spanish III (Face-to-Face; Online)
• MFL 2223 – Spanish IV (Face-to-Face; Online)
• I also worked in the school’s writing center, helping students improve their writing skills in both English and Spanish.
2013-2015 The University of Mississippi
Course taught (as Instructor of Record):
• SPAN 101 – Introductory Spanish I (Face-to-Face)
2006-2008 Auburn University
Courses taught (as Teaching Assistant and Instructor of Record):
• FLSP 1010 – Elementary Spanish I (Face-to-Face)
• FLSP 1020 – Elementary Spanish II (Face-to-Face)
Other Professional Experience:
2010-2011 Sprint/Nextel Corporation – Birmingham, AL
Position: Retail Sales Associate
2002-2006; Cingular Wireless/AT&T Mobility – Birmingham, AL
2008-2009 Position: Retail Sales Consultant (Bilingual)
Languages and Fluency Levels:
1. English (native)
2. Spanish (advanced)
3. French (intermediate-low)
4. Italian (intermediate-low)
5. Portuguese (intermediate-low)
Additional information is available upon request.
