Claudia Gaudreault
Orlando,FL
Summary
Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapta teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum. Knowledgeable instructor making complex concepts easier to understand while challenging students to think critically. Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction as needed. Familiar with different assessments and pedagogical methods to help gauge understanding and learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Orange County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Assisted students in retaining lecture information with creation of guides and course materials.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.
- Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approach to educational goals.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
Adult English as a Second Language Instructor
Orange County Public Schools
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
Middle School ESOL Teacher
College Charles-Lemoyne
09.2002 - 06.2006
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
ESOL/Ethics and Religion Instructor
Centre De Service Scolaire Des Grandes-Seigneuries
09.2001 - 06.2002
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
L'Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi
Saguenay, CanadaSkills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Attendance monitoring
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Lesson Planning
- Continuous professional development
- Testing and grading
- Student Engagement
- Innovative lesson planning
Certification
French, Florida certification
ESOL, Florida certification
Reading, Florida certification
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Russian
Professional Working
Timeline
Adult English as a Second Language Instructor
Orange County Public Schools
01.2023 - 05.2023
Instructor
Orange County Public Schools
08.2016 - Current
Middle School ESOL Teacher
College Charles-Lemoyne
09.2002 - 06.2006
ESOL/Ethics and Religion Instructor
Centre De Service Scolaire Des Grandes-Seigneuries
09.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language
L'Université Du Québec À Chicoutimi