Donna Chisum
French Teacher/Retired
Sand Springs,OK
Summary
Organized and professional French teacher with 24 years experience in French language and culture instruction. Skilled in developing lesson plans to target diverse learning styles and educational needs in the classroom. Focused on authentic learning such as traveling abroad with students to various French speaking countries, and organizing cultural events for the school. For example, facilitating annual Mardi Gras luncheons for staff of 85 or more. Fosters excellent communication with students, parents and faculty to achieve instructional goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Secondary French Teacher
Charles Page High School
Sand Springs, OK
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Teacher Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 08.1993 - 05.1997
Skills
French literature
undefinedAdditional Information
Organized and accustomed to multitasking. Developed meaningful and lasting relationships with students and coworkers.
Certification
Licensed Teacher K-12, 1997-2024
Timeline
Secondary French Teacher
Charles Page High School
08.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - French Teacher Education
Oklahoma State University
08.1993 - 05.1997
Licensed Teacher K-12, 1997-2024
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