Claude Deschamps
French Teacher
Evans,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with international background seeking a position as a French teacher. Experienced in designing lessons to satisfy disparate learning styles and educational needs. Skillful in communicating effectively and respectfully with students, parents and faculty. Offering 1.5 years of experience in teaching French language and culture classes. Adept at developing up-to-date curriculum and resources to facilitate language learning and enhance students' personal, social, emotional, and academic growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Teacher
School District 27J
Brighton, CO
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted individualized instruction sessions for struggling students.
- Integrated technology into lessons by using online tools such as Quizlet Live or Kahoot!.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in the course.
- Enforced school rules while maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.
- Organized themed lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Loveland, CO
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Used positive reinforcement method to redirect poor behavior.
- Met with parents to share perspectives on child's strengths and weaknesses.
- Observed fellow teaching professionals, gathering valuable techniques to use in classroom.
- Attended variety of professional development workshops centered on learning goals, classroom management, student motivation and engaging learning activities.
English Language Development Teacher
LOVELAND CLASSICAL SCHOOLS K-5
Loveland, OH
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided one-on-one instruction for non-English speaking students within classroom settings.
- Customized small groups and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
- Employed kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons engaging and interactive.
Substitute Teacher
THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J
Loveland, CO
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Building Substitute Teacher
WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Cincinnati, Ohio
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Strictly adhered to lesson plans assigned by teachers while complying with school regulations, policies, fire and safety drills at all times.
- Served as an assistant to the head of the French department for French classes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Assistant English Teacher
YUKOKAN HIGH SCHOOL
Nagasaki, Japan
08.2007 - 08.2012
- Competitively selected by the government of Japan to participate as a non-Japanese English teacher as part of Japan's largest cultural exchange program (The JET Programme.)
- Served as the only foreign member of a staff of 40 teachers to help reorganize the oral communication part of the English program.
- Implemented the use of technology and audiovisual materials to facilitate language learning, which fostered students' overall interest in English, boosted the participation level from one student to 10 students at annual prefectural speech contests by creating exciting lessons to engage students in classroom.
- Proudly coached the second place winner of the 2010 competitive Nagasaki Shinbun (daily newspaper) English speech contest.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
University of Toronto
Toronto Canada06-2016
MASTER OF ARTS - ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PRACTICES
Akita International University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Skills
- Highly Flexible and able to Adapt
- Caring and Supportive
- Encouraging and nurturing
- Solid Knowledge of Instructional Theories
- Firm Knowledge of Learning Styles
- Proud US Army Veteran with Firm Work Ethic
- Advocate of Equity in the classroom
- Course Planning
Certification
- Applied for the Alternative Teaching License with the Colorado Department of Education (2023)
- On track to be Licensed by May 2024
Military Background
Veteran of the U.S. Army Served in the U.S. Army from 2000 to 2006 in the 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii. Served in Iraq. Combat Veteran. Honorably discharged.
Timeline
French Teacher
School District 27J
01.2024 - Current
6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher
THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2022 - 12.2022
English Language Development Teacher
LOVELAND CLASSICAL SCHOOLS K-5
02.2022 - 05.2022
Substitute Teacher
THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J
09.2021 - 02.2022
Building Substitute Teacher
WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
08.2018 - 05.2021
Assistant English Teacher
YUKOKAN HIGH SCHOOL
08.2007 - 08.2012
MASTER OF EDUCATION - SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
University of Toronto
MASTER OF ARTS - ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PRACTICES
Akita International University
BACHELOR OF ARTS - ENGLISH
University of Hawaii At Manoa
- Applied for the Alternative Teaching License with the Colorado Department of Education (2023)
- On track to be Licensed by May 2024
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