Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Caplan

• Teaching grades 1 through 4 in an immersive environment.
• Building fluency in young learners using music, poems, stories, recitations and games.
• Developing and implementing full French curriculum to meet Rudolf Steiner pedagogical goals.
• Establishing positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
• Implementing effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.

• Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet school standards.
• Implemented behavior management strategies that fostered a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
• Utilized differentiated instruction strategies and adapted curricular materials to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities in the classroom while maintaining alignment with state standards and district objectives.
• Communicated with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Led after-school tutoring sessions to provide additional support for struggling students, resulting in improved academic outcomes.

• Taught multiple levels every year including elementary grades 3, 4, 5; middle school, grades 6-8; high school, levels I, II, III, IV, AP, V, and Independent Study.
• Organized and led student trips to Quebec and Montreal.
• Coordinated study abroad programs in France for interested students, facilitating immersion experiences that deepened their understanding of French culture and language proficiency.
• Served as a mentor for new French teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
• Created assignments and assessments to address diverse learning styles and in compliance with school requirements.
• Contributed to curriculum development efforts by identifying areas of improvement based on student performance data and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Created and managed course resources in LMS.
• Created content and taught remote and hybrid classes during COVID.
• Collaborated with department members to ensure proper vertical alignment.
• Communicated with parents, students, and administration.
• Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
• Organized French Club activities.

Professional Growth

• Awarded the Newton Distinguished Faculty award 2019
• Awarded Episcopal's Stretch Award recognizing exceptional faculty 2001-2002
• Presented at the Louisiana Foreign Language Teachers conference in 2007
• Attended AATF, LFLTA and iFLT conferences throughout my career

Extracurricular Coaching experience

• Coached a large cheerleading squad of thirteen-year old girls: organized training camp, led after school training, organized participation in school athletic events and service activities.
• Organized and led running groups for eight-year old girls: led after school training, organized participation in community races and service activities.

• Taught beginning French to students in grades 6, 7, and 8.
• Organized and supervised French Club activities.
• Created and delivered lessons.
• Graded assignments, submitted grades, administered standardized tests.