Ami Hauser
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative French teacher with proven skills. Student-centric instructor who creates engaging and relevant content to facilitate effective learning. Dedicated to meeting individual student needs and creating a welcoming and safe educational environment for students.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recipient – National Endowment of Humanities Grant
- Academic study on 20th century French theater in Avignon, France
Recipient – Summer Teach and Travel Program
- Developed curriculum and taught English in middle school in China
Time Warner Cable Star Teacher Award
01.2001
French Teacher
Myers Park High School
08.2019 - Current
- Instruct French levels II MYP, III MYP, and Advanced Placement
- Communicate with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Utilize various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Establish positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Implement effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
- Facilitate learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Create Engaging lessons using comprehensible input in alignment with NC State Standards and CMS curriculum
- Collaborate with staff by serving as lead on French AP PLC and French II PLC
- Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners through researched based strategies
- Incorporate diverse perspectives from the francophone world in content to grow global awareness among students
- Coordinate study abroad programs for interested students, facilitating immersion experiences that deepened their understanding of French culture and language proficiency.
- Mentor and train new teachers and student teachers from UNCC
- Yoga Club Advisor
- Trainer for Engaging Schools Initiative
- Sources of Strength Advisor
Program Leader
CIEE - High School Study Abroad
06.2018 - Current
- Evaluated students’ pre- and post-program language assessments
- Collaborated with instructors to plan language practice excursions.
- Created and led intercultural lessons with students.
- Led daily language practice excursions with students
- Assessed students’ personal and intercultural growth through their reflective journals.
- Served as liaison between host families, local site staff and students to ensure successful programs.
French Teacher
Jay M. Robinson High School
08.2001 - 08.2019
- Taught and assessed French levels I, II, III, IV and Advanced Placement
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Mentored and supported new teachers and student teachers.
- Collaborated with administration and staff by serving on Advisory Board, Professional Learning Committee team, School Improvement Team
- PLC leader for French teachers and member of the curriculum writing team for the county
- Member of French curriculum writing team for the district 2008 and 2017
- Organized and chaperoned several educational student trips to France and Europe
- Women’s Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach - 2002-2006
- French Club Advisor sponsoring community events 2001-present
- World Language Department Chair - 2006-present
- Organized annual French cultural events at the school, promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students, families and the community.
Adjunct Professor
Davidson College
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Supervised, observed, evaluated teaching performance of student teachers
- Instructed student teachers of foreign language in teaching methods
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
English Teacher- Fulbright Scholarship
Lycee George Sand
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Immersion into French culture by living and working in France
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning at the secondary level in France
- Taught and prepared one class of Terminale for their Baccalaureate Exam
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Organized and Chaperoned a home stay exchange for my French students in England
French Teacher
A. L. Brown High School
08.1996 - 08.2001
- Taught and assessed French levels I, II, III and IV
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
- Organized and chaperoned educational student trips to France
- French Club Advisor
- Women’s Varsity Volleyball Coach
Education
M.Ed. /French Education -
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA12.2008
M.Ed. /French Education -
Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis
07.2007
BA French / K-12 NC Teaching License -
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12.1996
DEUF (Diplômes d’Etudes Universitaires Françaises) -
L’Université Jean Moulin Lyon III
12.1995
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Canvas
- Motivating students
- Behavior Management
- Growth Mindset
- Student-Centered Learning
- Technology Integration
- Social-Emotional Learning Online Teaching
Certification
National Board Certified WLOE
valid through 2029
NC Teaching License K-12 French
valid through 2029
Advanced Placement French - current
Academically Gifted - current
Accomplishments
Recipient Fulbright Scholarship - Teacher Exchange Program -2003-04 Le Mée sur Seine, France
Recipient – National Endowment of Humanities Grant
Avignon France - Summer 2014
Academic study on 20th century French Theater
Recipient – Summer Teach and Travel Program Suzhou, China -Summer 2011
Developed curriculum and taught English in middle school.
Time Warner Cable Star Teacher Award
Timeline
French Teacher
Myers Park High School
08.2019 - Current
Program Leader
CIEE - High School Study Abroad
06.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Davidson College
08.2008 - 05.2012
English Teacher- Fulbright Scholarship
Lycee George Sand
09.2004 - 06.2005
French Teacher
Jay M. Robinson High School
08.2001 - 08.2019
Time Warner Cable Star Teacher Award
01.2001
French Teacher
A. L. Brown High School
08.1996 - 08.2001
Recipient – National Endowment of Humanities Grant
Recipient – Summer Teach and Travel Program
M.Ed. /French Education -
Eastern Washington University
M.Ed. /French Education -
Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis
BA French / K-12 NC Teaching License -
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
DEUF (Diplômes d’Etudes Universitaires Françaises) -
L’Université Jean Moulin Lyon III