Candace Ryan

Experienced and dynamic educator with a passion for fostering linguistic and cultural awareness in middle and high school students. Skilled in designing engaging, student-centered lessons that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, while promoting proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Committed to creating an inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, critical thinking, and a love for the French language and culture. Proven ability to incorporate interactive technology, real-world contexts, and immersive activities to enhance learning and student engagement. Dedicated to supporting the whole child, both in academic success as well as social emotional wellbeing.

Orange County Public Schools

District Advanced Placement (AP) Lead Teacher – French

• Led and coordinated the AP French Language and Culture program across multiple schools within the district, ensuring consistent implementation of curriculum standards and best practices.
• Provided professional development and mentorship to AP French teachers, offering guidance on curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques to enhance student success.
• Fostered a collaborative learning environment among AP French teachers, promoting sharing of best practices, teaching strategies, and resources to enhance student learning outcomes.

Curriculum Creation/Revision Committee

• Designed and revised the French II curriculum, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, student needs, and departmental goals.

Textbook Adoption Committee

• Conducted thorough reviews of potential textbooks, considering educational effectiveness, alignment with curriculum standards, and student engagement.
• Participated in a collaborative committee to evaluate and select new textbooks and supplementary materials for French language courses.

Common Final Exam Revision Committee

• Collaborated with fellow educators to design and implement common final exams for world language courses.
• Contributed to the creation of exam questions that accurately evaluated students' language proficiency, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
• Worked to align assessments with curriculum objectives and departmental standards, ensuring alignment with state and national language proficiency benchmarks.

Tennessee Department of Education Professional Certificate (French, K-12)