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BENOIT LERIDON

BENOIT LERIDON

Teacher History/French
Charlottesville,VA

Summary

Devoted History, Geography, and French Teacher with 24 years in classroom instruction. Equips students with strong knowledge of fundamentals of History, Geography, and French while introducing peripheral concepts religion and culture to flesh out understanding. Committed to cultivating excellence in every learner.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Language

Work History

Teacher of History

Conseil Scolaire Francophone De La Colombie-britannique
Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
08.2018 - 06.2019

Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster instruction.

  • Developed and implemented full curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.

Associate Faculty of History

Mount San Jacinto College
, California
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Taught:
  • Hist 101: Western Civilization to 1500
  • Hist 103: World History to 1500
  • Hist 104: World History since 1500

Adjunct Professor of History and Social Sciences

California State University
San Bernardino, CA
09.2015 - 06.2018
  • Courses Taught:
  • HIST 142 and 144: World History from Antiquity to.1500; from 1500 to the Present
  • HIST 306: European History from the Renaissance to 1815
  • HIST 307: European History from 1815 to the Present
  • Also taught two courses in U.S. Ethnic Studies: SSCI 316 and 350
  • Wrote and Graded Final Exams, quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Student Evaluations in the highest 10 percentile of the university

Assistant Teacher

University of California
Riverside, CA
09.2012 - 06.2015
  • Collaborated with department head to identify program shortcomings and common student difficulties, recommending program improvements as appropriate.
  • Provided learning tasks and activities aligned with instructional outcomes and designed to challenge student thinking, resulting in active intellectual engagement.
  • Created safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
  • Met departmental and program deadlines according to institutional reporting requirements.
  • Taught the Following Courses: HIST 004: World Civilizations from 1500 to the Present ETST 001: Introduction to the Study of Race & Ethnicity ETST 003: Introduction to African American Studies in Comparative Perspective SOC 002R: Racial & Ethnic Issues in American Society PHIL 001: Introduction to Philosophy CPLT 017A: Masterpieces of World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Renaissance

Teacher of History and Geography

Mainadevi Bajaj International School
Mumbai, India
08.2010 - 05.2011
  • Collaborated with department head to identify program shortcomings and common student difficulties, recommending program improvements as appropriate.
  • Provided learning tasks and activities aligned with instructional outcomes and designed to challenge student thinking, resulting in active intellectual engagement.
  • Created safe and inclusive classroom environment of respect and rapport to promote positive learning experience for youth with diverse backgrounds.
  • Met departmental and program deadlines according to institutional reporting requirements.
  • Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.

Teacher of International Baccalaureate History

The British School Of Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2003 - 05.2010
  • Introduced the International Baccalaureate Program in the School
  • For Six Consecutive Years, All My Students Passed their IB Exams in History with the Highest Grades
  • Courses taught for the International Baccalaureate:
  • The French Revolution and Napoleon I, 1774 to 1815
  • The Italian Risorgimento, 1815 to 1871
  • The Russian Revolution and the Soviet Union, 1894 to 1941
  • The People's Republic of China, 1949 to 2000
  • Supervised the I.B. Extended Essay
  • Organized Oxford Union Debating Club
  • Organized History Cinema Club

Teacher of History and Geography

Lycées Immaculée Conception And D'Avesnieres
Laval, Mayenne, Pays Du Val De Loire, France
09.2002 - 06.2003
  • Taught History and Geography for the French Baccalaureate Program
  • Taught History and Geography in English as a Foreign Language (European section)
  • Maintained regular verbal and written communication with school counselors and parents to update with student progress, class schedules and important test dates.
  • Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
  • Taught History and Geography to 120 students in classroom setting.
  • Proctored classroom exams and finals in secure environment to prevent plagiarism and cheating.
  • Accompanied Students on International Trip to Torquay, Devon, England

Teacher of French and Latin

James F. Byrnes Academy
Florence, South Carolina
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Taught High School French
  • Taught Middle School Latin
  • Organized Latin Drama Club
  • Organized Students for French Poetry Competition at Francis Marion University
  • Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
  • Worked with 77 students to generate comprehensive understanding of Latin..
  • Held theme days focused on various Chinese speaking countries to promote cultural literacy in students.
  • Facilitated learning of French and Latin language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.

Teacher of French

Fujairah Private Academy
Fujairah
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.

Teacher of French

Salesian College
Farnborough, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
09.1995 - 06.1998
  • 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.
  • Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Made Student take their Oral Exams for the GCSEs
  • Accompanied Students on International Trip to D-Day Normandy

Education

Ph.D - History

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
09.2019 - 06.2023

C.Phil - History

University of California
09.2011 - 12.2016

M.A - History

Open University
04.1999 - 12.2001

M.Phil - European Politics and Society

Keble College, Oxford University
Oxford, England
10.1991 - 07.1993

B.A. - Classical Languages and Literature

Boston University
09.1986 - 01.1990

Certificate for the Teaching of Advanced Placement World History (2015) -

University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA

Certificate for the Teaching of International Baccalaureate World History -

International Baccalaureate Organization
Geneva, Switzerland, And Cardiff, Wales
07.2003 - 07.2003

Certificate for the Teaching of International Baccalaureate French (2000 -

International Baccalaureate Organization
Geneva, Switzerland, And Cardiff, Wales
07.2000 - 07.2000

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Modern Languages (French And German)

Canterbury Christ Church College
Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
10.1994 - 07.1995

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

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Accomplishments

Skydiving, Experienced the Culture of 12 Countries on Four Continents

Interests

Cultures and Politics of Regions and Countries of the World

World Cinema, 1914-1970

Christian Cinema, 1914-Present

Timeline

Ph.D - History

University of Birmingham
09.2019 - 06.2023

Teacher of History

Conseil Scolaire Francophone De La Colombie-britannique
08.2018 - 06.2019

Adjunct Professor of History and Social Sciences

California State University
09.2015 - 06.2018

Associate Faculty of History

Mount San Jacinto College
01.2015 - 01.2018

Assistant Teacher

University of California
09.2012 - 06.2015

C.Phil - History

University of California
09.2011 - 12.2016

Teacher of History and Geography

Mainadevi Bajaj International School
08.2010 - 05.2011

Teacher of International Baccalaureate History

The British School Of Colombo
08.2003 - 05.2010

Certificate for the Teaching of International Baccalaureate World History -

International Baccalaureate Organization
07.2003 - 07.2003

Teacher of History and Geography

Lycées Immaculée Conception And D'Avesnieres
09.2002 - 06.2003

Teacher of French and Latin

James F. Byrnes Academy
08.2000 - 05.2002

Certificate for the Teaching of International Baccalaureate French (2000 -

International Baccalaureate Organization
07.2000 - 07.2000

M.A - History

Open University
04.1999 - 12.2001

Teacher of French

Fujairah Private Academy
01.1998 - 01.2000

Teacher of French

Salesian College
09.1995 - 06.1998

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Modern Languages (French And German)

Canterbury Christ Church College
10.1994 - 07.1995

M.Phil - European Politics and Society

Keble College, Oxford University
10.1991 - 07.1993

B.A. - Classical Languages and Literature

Boston University
09.1986 - 01.1990

Certificate for the Teaching of Advanced Placement World History (2015) -

University of California, Riverside
BENOIT LERIDONTeacher History/French