Cheryl Smith
Tallapoosa,GA
Summary
Passionate teacher dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in French language, history, and culture.
Creative language teacher offering 30 years of experience developing and implementing French course curriculum.
Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
French Teacher
Haralson County High School
08.1999 - 05.2022
- Foreign Language Department Chair, Member of Building Leadership Team - 2008 to 2022.
- Beta Club Sponsor - 2015 to 2022
- French Club Sponsor - 2002 to 2014
- Attended and completed AP course in French - June 2006
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Implemented reading workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
- Coordinated field trips to museums, French-language plays and French restaurants as well as trips to France to expand learning for French-language students.
French Language and Exploratory Teacher
Fairplay Middle School, Douglas Co School System
08.1996 - 05.1999
- Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
French Teacher
Heard County High School
08.1991 - 05.1995
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- 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.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for French language students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA08.1991
Skills
- Instructional Methods
- Student-Centered Learning
- Clever-touch/Smartboard Software
- Technology Integration
- Parent and Student Communication
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Classroom Management
- AP Course Instruction
- Student Assessments
Accomplishments
- "Teacher of the Year" at Haralson County High School in 2007.
- HCHS Yearbook Dedications in 2008 and 2022.
- Volunteer Support Award by Keep Haralson Beautiful in 2017 for promoting and supervising HCHS Beta Club members to participate in beautification and recycling events in the community.
Certifications
GEORGIA EDUCATOR CERTIFICATE- valid 07/01/2021 to 06/30/2026
- French (P-12)
- Teacher Support Specialist
- Gifted In-Field
Timeline
French Teacher
Haralson County High School
08.1999 - 05.2022
French Language and Exploratory Teacher
Fairplay Middle School, Douglas Co School System
08.1996 - 05.1999
French Teacher
Heard County High School
08.1991 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of West Georgia
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