Edwina Rasamison Nordquist
Lowell,Massachusetts
Summary
Passionate and dedicate French language and culture Teacher, highly productive and efficient. Skilled in creating lesson plans, managing classrooms, and using immersive language teaching methods. Excellent at communicating, understanding students' needs, and adapting to different situations to ensure successful learning for all students.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Secondary French Teacher
Lincoln School Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Nepal
07.2022 - Current
- Teach French language and culture to secondary students in grades 6 to 12 tailoring lessons to accommodate varying proficiency levels.
- Create and implement engaging French lessons that are in line with the curriculum.
- Develop and implement a variety of assessment tools, including quizzes, exams, and projects, to effectively monitor and evaluate student progress and proficiency.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular projects, promoting interdisciplinary learning and cultural appreciation.
- Provide one-on-one support and tutoring to students needing additional assistance, ensuring individualized learning opportunities.
- Engage with parents and guardians through regular communication, updates on student progress, and parent-teacher conferences to build a supportive educational environment.
- Actively participate in professional development workshops and training sessions to stay updated on the latest teaching methodologies and best practices in language education.
French Middle School (Grades 6-7-8) Teacher
American International School - West Campus
Cairo, Egypt
08.2020 - Current
- Teach French to students in grades 6, 7 and 8
- Create and implement engaging French lessons that are in line with the curriculum
- Create and implement various forms of assessments to track student progress and achievement
- Meet with students in a whole group setting to reinforce organization, recording, engagement and self-regulation skills
High School French Teacher
Bedford High School
Massachusetts
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Teach French to students in grades 9-12
Teacher Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Lowell, Massachusetts
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Individual and small group classroom instruction
- Assist students with an IEP in accessing the general curriculum
- Implement behavior plans and collect data
- Communicate and collaborate with special education team and classroom teachers
Language and Cross-culture Facilitator
US Peace Corps Madagascar
, Madagascar
12.2009 - 08.2013
- Taught Malagasy and French language and culture to American Peace Corps volunteers during their first 10 weeks in the country
- Assisted Peace Corps trainees during home stay and during the 10 weeks of training at the Peace Corps training Center
- Evaluated and assessed trainees' language progression
Education
Master of Liberal Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - French and francophones studies
Université d'Antananarivo
Madagascar12.2009
Skills
- Malagasy
- French
- English
- ACTFL Standards
- IB Level 1
- Interactive Learning
- Multimedia integration
- Project-based learning
Certification
Foreign Language, French 512, Massachusetts, Provisional license
Personal Information
Title: 5-12 FRENCH TEACHER
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secondary French Teacher
Lincoln School Kathmandu
07.2022 - Current
French Middle School (Grades 6-7-8) Teacher
American International School - West Campus
08.2020 - Current
High School French Teacher
Bedford High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Teacher Assistant/Special Education Paraprofessional
Lowell Community Charter Public School
08.2016 - 06.2018
Language and Cross-culture Facilitator
US Peace Corps Madagascar
12.2009 - 08.2013
Master of Liberal Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Bachelor of Arts - French and francophones studies
Université d'Antananarivo
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