Christopher Gobeille, Ph.D.
Educator
Gardena,CA
Summary
Multifaceted educator specializing in language, literature, and music with over a decade of experience teaching students of all ages with diverse backgrounds. Holds Ph.D. in French Language and Literature from UCLA.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lecturer of Comparative Literature
UCLA
01.2023 - Current
- Build and teach courses in Comparative Literature.
- Develop scaffolded research projects and writing assignments.
- Write and deliver lectures to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Provide individualized support and feedback, improving students' literary analysis and writing skills.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance data for administrative purposes.
Senior Instructor
Music Box School
04.2018 - Current
- Teach piano repertoire, technique, and music theory to students of all ages.
- Prepare K-12 aged students for Certificate of Merit Testing.
- Organize and supervise music camps, workshops and recitals for K-12 aged students.
- Develop personalized curriculum for each student to cater to their unique learning styles and needs.
- Ensure smooth communication with parents about their child''s progress through regular meetings discussing achievements and areas needing improvement.
Lecturer of French
Loyola Marymount University
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Taught courses in French language, and Francophone literature and culture.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Constructed comprehensive lesson plans that incorporated innovative teaching techniques and education technologies.
- Integrated multicultural elements into lessons, encouraging global awareness and appreciation for diversity among students.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Assisted struggling students with individualized study plans, improving their overall fluency in French.
Teaching Fellow
UCLA
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Taught remote, hybrid, and in-person courses in French and Francophone language and culture, Francophone film, and writing.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension literary concepts and film theory.
- Boosted students' understanding of literary and film theory through engaging multimedia presentations.
- Wrote, organized, and delivered lectures discussing literature and film.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Graduate Student Researcher
UCLA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted supervising professor with research.
- Conducted bibliographical entry.
- Transcribed 300 folia of medieval Latin manuscripts.
- Conducted Latin-English translation for a supervising professor's book project.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform future research directions.
Teaching Associate
UCLA
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught courses in French language, literature and culture.
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.Directed student writing workshops.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Teaching Assistant
UCLA
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught French language courses.
- Mentored students leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
Education
Ph.D. - French Language And Literature
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.2014 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 09.2010 - 06.2012
Skills
Course Development
Lecture development
Discussion Facilitation
Exam writing
Classroom Management
Group and individual instruction
Student needs assessment
Literary Analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Latin
Full Professional
Timeline
Lecturer of Comparative Literature
UCLA
01.2023 - Current
Lecturer of French
Loyola Marymount University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Teaching Fellow
UCLA
06.2019 - 06.2022
Graduate Student Researcher
UCLA
09.2018 - 06.2019
Senior Instructor
Music Box School
04.2018 - Current
Teaching Associate
UCLA
09.2016 - 06.2017
Teaching Assistant
UCLA
09.2015 - 06.2016
Ph.D. - French Language And Literature
University of California - Los Angeles
09.2014 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of California - Los Angeles
09.2010 - 06.2012
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