Beverly Joseph-Pickett
Douglasville,GA
Summary
Experienced education professional with solid foundation in French language instruction, curriculum development, and classroom management. Known for fostering collaborative learning environment and maintaining high standards. Adept at adapting to changing classroom needs and ensuring student engagement. Strong communication, cultural competency, and organizational skills. Recognized for delivering measurable educational outcomes and contributing to school success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School French Teacher
Douglas County Schools
07.2022 - 02.2026
- Enhanced cultural understanding with engaging lessons on French history, literature, and current events.
- Utilized technology resources, such as online language platforms and interactive whiteboards, to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected French language instruction to other subject areas.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom environment.
- Promoted student engagement by incorporating authentic materials from various Francophone countries into lessons.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in language education and pedagogy.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s academic progress and needs.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
Bank Teller
Bank of America
04.2001 - 09.2004
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience.
- Educated customers on banking products, enabling them to make informed decisions about their finances.
Elementary French Teacher
Douglas County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to support student success outside of the classroom setting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French-Concentration in International Bus.
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2001
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Language Instruction
- French Translation
- Student Engagement Strategies
- Technology-Enhanced Learning
- Lesson Planning
- Cultural Immersion Programs
- Educational Assessment
- Group activities
- Teaching strategies
- Student engagement
- Parent-teacher communication
- Individualized support
Certification
- Certified (P-12) French World Language Educator - Professional Standards Commission (PSC)
- Certified ESOL Endorsed Educator- Professional Standards Commission (PSC)
Timeline
High School French Teacher
Douglas County Schools
07.2022 - 02.2026
Elementary French Teacher
Douglas County Schools
08.2001 - 05.2003
Bank Teller
Bank of America
04.2001 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Arts - French-Concentration in International Bus.
Georgia State University