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Amy Hansberger

Chantilly,United States

Summary

Dynamic educator with a rich background in French and English instruction, notably at Saint Paul VI Catholic High School. Expert in curriculum development and technology integration, enhancing student engagement and comprehension. Excels in fostering professional relationships and implementing innovative teaching strategies. Demonstrates exceptional curriculum design and group instruction skills, achieving significant advancements in language learning.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

French Teacher

Saint Paul VI Catholic High School
08.2020 - Current
  • Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
  • Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
  • Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

Language Teacher / English Coach

Global LT, Inc.
09.2014 - Current
  • Facilitated learning of English language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
  • Applied knowledgeability in English culture and language to develop and implement curriculum, which met Global LT's educational requirements.
  • Promoted student's comprehension of English speeches by assigning and assessing student presentations.
  • Coached students in using proper pronunciation and pitch when speaking English by using modeling exercises. Specializing in speech coaching.
  • Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of English language and culture in students working in USA on contract.

Licensed Evaluator Study Abroad

American Councils For International Education
09.2014 - Current
  • Participated in training and recertification each year for evaluation protocol.
  • Review résumés and essay applications written by students from around the world.
  • Facilitated evaluation of student applications from online secure government portal.
  • Met deadlines and quotas for various sub organizations within the study abroad program.
  • Participated in zoom modules and in person promotional events to support American Councils for International Education.

English Teacher / Coach

English Now!
07.2015 - 05.2024
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways, including implementing teaching on zoom and other online platforms.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.

Language Instructor

International School of Languages
08.2015 - 01.2023
  • Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
  • Immersed students in a variety cultures by devising hands-on activities.
  • Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Developed creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.

Education

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Graphic Design & Visual Arts / French

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.1985

Skills

  • Progress Reporting
  • French Instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • English Coaching for Foreign Nationals
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Tutoring
  • Faculty Collaboration
  • Curriculum Design
  • Classroom management expertise
  • Project-based learning & lesson planning
  • Technology Integration
  • Study Abroad Programming

Accomplishments

    Experienced business professional proprietor of multiple small businesses. Continuous training & education in the language, coaching and teaching arena. Facilitator of multiple study abroad programs, in additon to a partnership business for students studying in the USA from abroad. Multi-lingual with cultural competence. Has served as program director for linguistic institutions, including incorporation of Lingua Basics LLC, a sole proprietorship. Creative professional with strong design skills integraded as graphic designer exhibiting artist, teaching professional in the arts world.

Affiliations

  • AATF American Association Teachers of French
  • ACTFL American Council on Teaching Foreign Languages
  • Archdiocese of Arlington Virginia, approved teacher
  • GWATFL Greater Washington Area Teachers of Foreign Language
  • DACOR An Organization of Foreign Affairs Professionals- Public Outreach Committee, Washington DC
  • American Councils for International Education, Washington, DC
  • French American Chamber of Commerce, Washington DC
  • Torpedo Factory Arts Center, VA Art League, Alexandria, VA
  • Ocean City Center for the Arts, Ocean City, MD

Certification

  • Pearson Participant Core Traing Modules
  • US Dept. Of State Licensed Evaluator, American Councils for International Education
  • CAL Center for Applied Linguistics
  • First aid licensure for CPR

Timeline

French Teacher

Saint Paul VI Catholic High School
08.2020 - Current

Language Instructor

International School of Languages
08.2015 - 01.2023

English Teacher / Coach

English Now!
07.2015 - 05.2024

Language Teacher / English Coach

Global LT, Inc.
09.2014 - Current

Licensed Evaluator Study Abroad

American Councils For International Education
09.2014 - Current

Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Graphic Design & Visual Arts / French

Illinois State University