Christina Shafer
Ocean,New Jersey
Summary
Dynamic French Teacher with proven success at Wall High School and North Bergen High School, enhancing student fluency through immersive activities, field trips and adaptive learning tools. Skilled in classroom management and fostering trustful relationships, I effectively integrated cultural insights into lessons, promoting a deeper appreciation for the French language and its traditions.
Dedicated French Teacher with passion for promoting cultural literacy. Expert in French grammar and dialect distinctions. Offering 18 years of experience in developing and implementing curricula for students ages 14 to 19.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
French Teacher
Wall Township Board of Education
09.2011 - Current
- Communicated with students in French to develop and encourage oral proficiency in levels 1-AP.
- Utilized various teaching strategies, including technology, to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Established positive rapport with students and parents, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Organized annual French cultural events at the school and field trips, promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues with compassion and efficiency.
French Teacher
North Bergen Board Of Education
09.2007 - 07.2011
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
- Consulted with teachers of other languages to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.
Education
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature
Middlebury College
Middlebury, Vermont08-2004
Bachelor of Arts - French Literature
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2001
Skills
- French fluency
- Adaptive learning tools
- Online teaching experience, including at the university level
- Experience with study abroad programs in France
- Student tutoring
- Classroom management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
French Teacher
Wall Township Board of Education
09.2011 - Current
French Teacher
North Bergen Board Of Education
09.2007 - 07.2011
Master of Arts - French Language And Literature
Middlebury College
Bachelor of Arts - French Literature
Montclair State University
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