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Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Caplan

Educator
Düsseldorf

Summary

Technically astute, organized, and professional instructor with over 30 years of expertise in teaching: 25+ years teaching French in middle and upper schools; 2 years teaching all subjects in primary grade 3 at an international school. Experienced in classroom management, language instruction and primary curriculum. Fluent in French and English. Currently learning German. Can work remotely.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Primary Homeroom Teacher

International School on the Rhine
08.2022 - 07.2024
  • 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.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Graded and evaluated student course work.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning 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.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance and progress, ensuring timely intervention when needed.

French Teacher

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
08.1994 - 07.2022
  • Taught multiple levels every year: elementary grades 3, 4, 5; middle school, grades 6-8; high school, levels I, II, III, IV, AP, V, and Independent Study.
  • Served as a mentor for new French teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
  • Coordinated study abroad programs for interested students, facilitating immersion experiences that deepened their understanding of French culture and language proficiency.
  • 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.

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.

French Teacher

Northwestern Middle School
8 1991 - 5 1994

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
06.1992 - 08.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
04.1989 - 05.1991

Skills

Classroom Instruction

Timeline

Primary Homeroom Teacher

International School on the Rhine
08.2022 - 07.2024

French Teacher

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge
08.1994 - 07.2022

Master of Arts - Education

Louisiana State University
06.1992 - 08.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of New Orleans
04.1989 - 05.1991

French Teacher

Northwestern Middle School
8 1991 - 5 1994
Mary Elizabeth (Beth) CaplanEducator