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JENNIFER FLEMING

Kennewick

Summary

Dynamic, student-centered educator with over 20 years of experience teaching French, literature, art and the humanities in traditional and immersive off-campus settings. Co-founder and Co-Director of European Art Classroom, an experiential education program in Aix-en-Provence, France. Expert in fostering critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, and creative expression in middle and high school learners. Passionate about building meaningful connections, designing interdisciplinary curricula, and guiding students through transformative academic and life experiences.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Director & French & English Literature Teacher, European Art Classroom

Proctor Academy
01.2011 - 05.2025
  • Co-designed and led an intensive off-campus program for 8–10 students, integrating rigorous academics with immersive cultural, travel, and art experiences.
  • Taught French language at all levels, as well as English literature, cultural studies, and visual art through the lens of place-based learning.
  • Developed curriculum that emphasized independent thinking, creative expression, and global citizenship.
  • Oversaw all program logistics: international travel, housing, budgeting, local partnerships, and daily life management.
  • Served as academic advisor, mentor, and community leader in a 24/7 living-learning environment.

9 - 12 grade English & French Teacher, Dorm Parent

Proctor Academy
01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Taught high school French, English, and humanities courses with a focus on interdisciplinary learning and student-centered pedagogy.
  • Integrated literature, language, and the arts to create dynamic, meaningful curricula.
  • Advised student groups, led immersive-learning projects, and facilitated travel experiences.
  • Annual Wilderness Orientation Instructor, leading groups of new students in outdoor backpacking trips through the White Mountains of NH.

6 - 9 grade French, Spanish, and Latin Teacher, Dean of Boarding & Dorm Parent

The Bement School
01.1994 - 01.2001
  • Integrated literature, language, and the arts to create dynamic introductory curricula.
  • Trained new Dorm Parents, managed coverage schedules, primary liaison between dorm faculty and parents.
  • Dorm Parent in 6th-9th grade girls dormitory with heavy focus on guiding and nurturing the girls into young adulthood.

Education

M.A. - French Language and Literature

Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
01.1992

B.A. - French & German, minor in Spanish

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
01.1991

Skills

  • English & French Language & Literature, Visual Arts Instruction
  • Curriculum Design & Interdisciplinary Teaching
  • Experiential & Immersive Education
  • Student Mentorship & Advisory
  • Travel & Program Logistics
  • Community Project Initiatives
  • Public Speaking & Communication
  • Cultural Competency & Global Education

References

Lori Patriacca, Dean of Faculty, patriaccalo@proctoracademy.org, (508) 314-2655, Proctor Academy


Mike Henriques, Former Head of School, zealand1927@gmail.com, (603) 496-6439, Proctor Academy


Brooks Bicknell, Off-Campus Coordinator, brooksebicknell@gmail.com, (603)344-1488, Proctor Academy

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • Fluent in French; experienced translator and cultural liaison
  • Lifelong visual artist with exhibitions in the U.S. and Europe
  • Experienced group facilitator and public speaker
  • Extensive travel throughout Europe with student groups
  • Skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and group dynamics
  • CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified

Timeline

Director & French & English Literature Teacher, European Art Classroom

Proctor Academy
01.2011 - 05.2025

9 - 12 grade English & French Teacher, Dorm Parent

Proctor Academy
01.2001 - 01.2011

6 - 9 grade French, Spanish, and Latin Teacher, Dean of Boarding & Dorm Parent

The Bement School
01.1994 - 01.2001

B.A. - French & German, minor in Spanish

University of Idaho

M.A. - French Language and Literature

Middlebury College

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