Claudine Bravo

* Designed and implemented a very successful business model for a small farm store.

* Managed all the operations of a small business: financial accounts, licenses and other legal requirements, suppliers, retail sales, customer service, and marketing.

* Achieved immediate and consistent growth.

* Taught introductory to advanced levels of French and Spanish.

* Developed and implemented engaging lessons using a variety of strategies and materials to enhance language acquisition and cultural understanding and to address all learning needs and styles.

* Evaluated student progress through a variety of assessment tools, both formative and summative, and adjusted instruction accordingly.

* Utilized current technologies for interactive learning experiences, supporting student engagement, motivation in language studies, and language skills competence.

* Created a safe and positive learning environment around clear expectations and well-established routines, fostering good rapport with students, and addressing any conflicts or concerns promptly and fairly.

* Maintained collaborative and professional relationships with colleagues, parents and community members.

* Engaged in professional development activities such as curriculum work, professional learning groups, workshops and the likes.

* Taught 6th-8th grade French and Spanish with most students being FLES students (starting language study in 4th grade).

* Performed all duties typical of a (language) teacher.

* Helped with the planning and implementation of an annual week-long World Language Week.

* Accompanied students twice to Chewonki for a week-long team-building camping experience.