Favor Divine Dicko

1. To New Teachers to MCPS and Former Teachers Leaders (Support System).

2. Translator (English to French) of School District Curriculum.

3. Lead interpreter (French to English) to School Administrators and other officials (during staff evaluation as well as other in/out house meetings).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To coach and mentor staff faculty members to achieve desired results & obtain a teaching certificate.
• To support faculty and staff in the handling of daily responsibilities, and motivate them, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• To maintain an inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
• To demonstrate lessons for educators, providing hands-on coaching and actionable feedback.
• To support the development of strategic and tactical planning with valuable tips.
• To provide valuable support and guidance to new teachers and coordinate visits with master teacher classrooms.
• To organize sessions to observe teachers and assist educators with classroom instruction, organization, and classroom management.
• To prepare and implement ongoing systemic staff development in conjunction with the immersion program office based on the assessed needs of immersion educators
• To conduct evaluation and orientation programs.
• To prepare instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with the established curriculum.
• To analyze, discuss, and interpret data ( pre/post assessment results) to instruct instructional decisions.
• To locate materials and online valuable and relevant resources.
• To maintain and monitor the catalog of materials provided by the Immersion Programs Office.
• To document student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teachers to address pertinent issues.
• To monitor student classroom and outdoor activities to promote student safety.
• To log all activities between the mentor and the new teacher including classroom visits, conferences, and support team meetings.
• To guide in monitoring team efforts or workflow to ensure project success.
• To counsel school administrators to coordinate school-based support for all new teachers.
• To model effective collaboration.
• To model the art of working with small groups and individual students in need of special attention, helping to differentiate instruction in the classroom by dividing specific tasks/work between mentors, teachers, and students, each taking primary responsibility for certain content areas.
• To work with groups of students over time splitting up centers to provide more oversight and direction.
• To review assessments and reflect together on the effectiveness of lessons.
• To coordinate a team of translators to ensure consistency in their work.
• To pool relevant resources and brainstorm how to help individual students.
• To observe, ask questions, and offer feedback.
• To provide appropriate learning experiences for students.
• To provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to individuals' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and ensure the success of every student (including interaction with and support of students with special needs)
• To supervise students in a variety of school-related settings.
• To communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• To develop, select, and modify instructional materials.
• To create an electronic filing system for source and target texts.
• To coordinate a team of translators to ensure consistency in their work.
• To log, conduct, supervise, monitor, and evaluate a variety of translation projects (ie: designated curriculum translation)
• To adapt and proficiently excel in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Representation of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability I exhibit.

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills in the required language(s) (native French speaker).
• Cultural Adaptability: demonstrating the ability to work with diverse populations coming from various cultural backgrounds.
• Strong leadership skills and dynamic team-building skills.
• Strong instructional, classroom management, and discipline skills.
• Experience in collaborative planning and providing professional development.
• Extensive knowledge of the school system's instructional and supervision practices and trends.
• Skill in written and oral communication as well as effective interpersonal communication.
• Public speaking Skills.
• Reliable skills in computers: including extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as familiarity with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Language Fluency in French and English (speak, read, and write French foreign language).
• Solid understanding of human behavior and psychology.
• Information integration and analysis.
• Ability to interact with individuals undergoing stress with great empathy due to excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Critical thinking skills in problem-solving and conflict resolution among parties whose full cooperation is needed to meet objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To collaborate with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
• To build relationships and communicate with parents to provide the best learning environment for children.
• To create and deliver engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and keep learners' attention.
• To foster students' curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities and help them explore concepts with engaging learning-focused activities.
• To provide an atmosphere and environment conducive to individuals' intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development and ensure the success of every student (including interaction with and support of students with special needs).
• To maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• To create a classroom environment that provides for student involvement in the learning process and enables each student to achieve learning objectives;
• To use positive reinforcement and provide clear feedback to help students succeed.
• To promote critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
• To educate students in both French and English grammar and conversational speaking.
• To develop and teach ESOL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
• To boost cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• To utilize innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
• To choose materials and develop lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• To monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
• To prepare quizzes, tests, and examinations to gauge how well students were learning and to create and implement assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
• To conduct skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
• To assess students' performance and provide feedback to facilitate student success.
• To develop, adapt methods, select, and modify instructional plans, materials, and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work to meet students' varying individual needs.
• To supplement instruction and increase student understanding with the use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
• To personalize instruction based on the needs, interests, and capabilities of individual students.
• To provide individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
• To design detailed learning plans for struggling students based on tests, homework, and assignment records.
• To support students holistically to achieve academic success by facilitating small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
• To conduct group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
• To develop and maintain an effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation, and progress.
• To review course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
• To exhibit proper knowledge of child development, instructional strategies, and practices applicable to assignment, and effectively aligned with specific instructional goals and policies.
• To balance instruction, demonstration, and personal work time for optimal student learning.
• To improve students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
• To develop activities and integrate technology to diversify instruction.
• To meet regularly with a team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
• To work with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• To collaborate with colleagues to develop and revise the curriculum, enhancing the learning experience.
• To collaborate with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners.
• To implement reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
• To increase educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• To complete student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• To monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, to follow written and verbal instructions, and to perform all required tasks.
• To meet with students, parents, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
• To schedule conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior and to confer with parents and students regarding the progress/problems of assigned students;
• To arrange and participate in teacher-parent and/or teacher-student conferences as the need arises.
• To encourage students to deepen their knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
• To maintain appropriate records and follow required procedures and practices.
• To supervise students in a variety of school-related settings
• To demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of standard desktop computer hardware and software such as MS Office products and database software.
• To establish clear goals and objectives related to the School Improvement Plan.
• To establish learning objectives consistent with an appraisal of student needs, curriculum framework, and knowledge of human growth and development;
• To select and use appropriate instructional strategies including, but not limited to, lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, modeling, and multimedia teaching aids to present subject matter to students.
• To counsel pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise;
• To maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, Board Policy, and Administrative Regulation.
• To attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and provide input regarding the planning of instruction goals, objectives, and methods;
• To maintain up-to-date skill and knowledge base in current trends, research, and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary connections;
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for paraprofessional educators, substitute teachers, student teachers, and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Representation of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability I exhibit.

• Ability to work with diverse populations and different cultures and customs;
• Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives, curriculum, teaching techniques, current trends, research, and materials of instruction in the field of specialization;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the teaching and learning process and practice;
• Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education;
• Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum;
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents, administrators, colleagues, community, and other school system staff;
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To engage parents and families in their student's learning and act as an ambassador for the school and the community.
• Collaborate with other educators to support differentiated ELL instruction.
• To foster student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• To help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
• To shift between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• To assist and support students in developing self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• To create lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
• To provide ELL push-in and/or pull-out instruction to students.
• To support the language acquisition development and lesson plans (ELL plans) for all ELL students and work with classroom teachers to implement plans.
• To complete ELL Accommodations Forms and ELL Progress Reports for elementary school students.
• To develop an appropriate curriculum to help ELL students acquire the English language.
• To employ diverse instructional techniques and teaching strategies to meet students' different aptitudes and interests, including whole group (co-teaching)/ small group or individual learning.
• To administer required language proficiency and academic achievement tests for determining placement for students, along with ongoing monitoring of student progress.
• To administer necessary quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of the material.
• To compile and maintain a profile summary (record of achievement and progress) for every single student.
• To maintain a database of ELL and ELL-eligible students.
• To utilize data analysis to monitor student achievement.
• To gather and report data for reporting requirements and other required reports (to the State, Department of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
• To communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• To schedule meetings with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
• To complete student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• To increase educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• To work with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
• To actively participate in IEP, Section 504, or other related meetings necessary for student assessment and to guarantee compliance with federal and state law.
• To actively participate in established traditional school-sponsored activities (i.e., back-to-school night, open house, and other activities customarily attended by classroom teachers and faculty members), which may be outside of regular school hours.
• To attend School Instructional Leadership Team Meetings.
• To contribute productively to the school as a whole
• Participate in in-service, staff development activities, and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• To operate the School's Interpreter/Translation Request system.
• To assist in other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :
Representation of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability I exhibited.

• Demonstrate the ability to quickly grasp the facts and details of a case and put them together into a cohesive picture that I can communicate clearly both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate ability to understand key concepts in a wide range of subject areas and to develop lesson plans and instructional procedures to teach and explain material to individuals from many backgrounds and educational levels.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Be detail-oriented, yet able to keep a strategic focus.
• Ability to objectively evaluate information and make sound judgments.
• Has honesty and integrity as the foundation of who I am.
• The drive and commitment to make a difference in the communities you serve.
• Excellent oral and communication skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres and supporting student growth and learning.
• To develop and implement classroom routines to address varying student needs.
• To manage student behavior in the classroom by responding with approved appropriate progressive responses.
• To help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• To promote student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
• To facilitate student-led, inquiry-based activities in the classroom to enhance the learning experience.
• To integrate technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
• To design a curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of the French language and culture in students.
• To create and develop lesson plans to meet students' in-person academic needs as well as online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
• To establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• To build cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
• To help students explore concepts with engaging, French learning-focused activities, retain their interest, and maximize their receptive learning.
• To collaborate on and implement innovative pedagogical initiatives that focus on student-first, hands-on, and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
• To create reading lists with materials to promote student reading comprehension of written French.
• To facilitate learning of the French language using a variety of instructional methods, resources, and technological tools.
• To attend students' concerts, sporting events, and performances to offer support and encourage French extracurricular activities.
• To communicate with students in French to foster oral and listening proficiency.
• To teach lessons encompassing skill-building activities revolving around the four components of the French language acquisition: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• To develop and implement a full French curriculum to meet the school's full French Immersion mission and goals.
• To tailor individualized lessons, activities, and trips to cover all required in-person instructional and academic course material.
• To monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
• To adjust and/or modify lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
• To adapt teaching methods and materials to differentiate instruction and meet students' varying diverse learning needs and abilities.
• To boost cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
• To create projects designed to enhance reading.
• To provide regular feedback to students on progress, administer quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of the material.
• To observe, and evaluate student's performance, and ultimately assign grades based on their performance.
• To design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards and diagnose areas of weaknesses from students' misunderstanding.
• To administer various reading tests and determine student reading levels based on assessment findings.
• To be accountable for student's academic growth and increase each student's achievement by using data analysis and their proper interpretation to monitor student achievement, inform and instruct teaching next moves, refine the curriculum, and inform teachers' instructional practices.
• To counsel pupils when academic and adjustment problems arise and continually monitor students' progress, in both formal and informal ways through the administration of formative and summative regular assessments, tests and evaluating results.
• To maintain student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to the next grade level.
• To build positive relationships with parents to involve families in their children's French educational process and provide the best learning environment for children.
• To collaborate with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
• To collaborate with adults and children to provide a safe and educational experience.
• To consult and partner with teachers from interdisciplinary teams to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
• To attend department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
• To complete student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
• To demonstrate leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

I have always been repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

• To follow classroom plans left by the class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• To follow lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
• To keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• To develop creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
• To prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study by following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• To maintain day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives by upholding classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• To enforce school and class rules to maintain order in the classroom monitor student behavior and administer discipline as needed.
• To implement classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
• To research and select age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
• To assist students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
• To collaborate with other educators to plan and review instruction.
• To monitor student performance and provide feedback to inform instruction.
• To document student progress and provide regular updates to parents.
• The priority is always to care for the student's mental, emotional, and physical well-being and ensure their safety and security.
• To collaborate with other educators to plan and review instruction.
• To maintain high standards of education by developing lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
• To provide guidance and advice to students, show interest in a student's progress; and encourage critical thinking, analytical, and creativity skills.
• To write and keep a daily report for the permanent teacher to refer to upon her/his return (updates the regular teacher of situations or problems encountered).
• To attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
• To perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator(s) following school/division policies and practices.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To coordinate international/domestic travel and ensure all travel arrangements comply with MSH.
• To answer incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
• To greet guests with friendliness and professionalism.
• To increase customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
• To provide exemplary customer service to new and existing clients, which helps build lasting relationships and secure new travel assignments.
• To supervise payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
• To provide customers with the best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings.
• To arrange travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
• To organize memorable and exquisite travel itineraries and vacations for high-level clients, celebrities, politicians, and business executives.
• To update and maintain customer databases to increase customer retention.
• To follow up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.
• To travel regulations and procedures.
• To develop and handle purchase order processing and monitor budget tracking
• To obtain required visas for each traveler and provide logistics letters before departure
• To review and process invoices and travel expense forms
• To compile and submit the Travel Forecast on behalf of the Travel Manager
• To manage and update the Travel Manager's complex calendar
  To create, maintain, and upgrade paper and electronic filing systems
• To prepare cross-department meetings to ensure proper communication with all
• To be responsible for time management and scheduling on behalf of the Travel Manager, including effectively prioritizing and resolving related conflicts and competing demands.
• To establish and maintain an effective network of contacts to ensure effective communication
  To ensure the quality of documents requiring the Project Director's approval and/or signature.
• To keep staff members informed by providing relevant information, reports, or status updates
• To streamline office operations by effectively monitoring and addressing client correspondence and data communications.
• To plan and coordinate logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events.
• To remain solutions-oriented in the face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
• To increase profitability and productivity by minimizing downtime and streamlining quality control procedures.
• To perform wide-ranging administrative, financial, and service-related functions.
• To answer a high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
• To organize and coordinate conferences and monthly meetings.
• To screen calls and emails and initiate actions to respond to or direct messages for managers.
• To process travel expenses and reimbursements for the executive team and senior management group.
• To handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• To support the business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
• To facilitate training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
• To manage executive calendars, schedule meetings, and appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements to optimize time.
• To update spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
• To use advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
• To write reports, executive summaries, and newsletters.
• To organize logistics and materials for each meeting and take detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
• To work with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
• To update and maintain confidential databases and records.
• To file paperwork and organize computer-based information.
• To volunteer to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• To uphold strict timetables by maintaining accurate, balanced calendars.
• To Lead staff and vendors in providing high level of service for owner and guests.
• To promote team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
• To streamline operations and prioritize tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.
• To create and manage office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
• To manage mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email, and faxes.
• To keep staff passports, visa information, and other paperwork current and organized for easy access and use.
• To consult with internal and external clients to assess travel requirements, document needs and discuss options.
• To arrange hotel accommodations, cars or drivers, and all related documentation.
• To notify traveling personnel of constraints such as luggage limits and insurance requirements.
• To maintain thorough and accurate records of transactions.
• To set up domestic and international flights for staff and contractors.
• To review, input, and pay invoices for travel-related services.
• To verify and finalize arrangements to deliver smooth and efficient travel for employees.
• To continuously strengthen relationships with international partners through effective communication and active listening.
• To identify and eliminate safety hazards and issues during travel.
• To comply with company standards while preparing internal, informal, and official documentation.
• To interview and qualify clients to determine international travel and lodging needs and recommend points of interest to maximize travel experiences.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• To monitor visa and passport application processes.
• To provide consular assistance in the process of a large range of specific documents (e.g., Consular ID cards, Passports, Marriage certificates, birth certificates, citizenship, and notarial services, etc.)
• To verify document information and applications.
• To assist travelers in applying for new or emergency passports.
• To survey the consulate frequently, maximizing safety with continued surveillance.
• To cultivate a forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented work ethic culture to lead the diplomatic mission and push progress.
• To build productive relationships with diplomats and counselors to support strategic diplomatic mission objectives.
• To foster positive relationships with key business journalists in national and trade publications.
• To draft speeches for the Chief of our diplomatic mission (His Excellency the Ambassador) advised on media talking points.
• To write engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
• To teach in-house employees strategies for successful internal and external communications.
• To identify metrics to measure and evaluate the effectiveness of public relations campaigns and initiatives.
• To coordinate complex and difficult cases that are the subject of litigation.
• To deliver a high level of customer service to Malian Citizens
• To maintain case files on the corporate database
• To assist Malian citizens with immigration matters and work closely with Homeland Security, and the Department of State on critical issues to resolve time-sensitive situations.
• To elaborate contingency planning and respond to emergencies where there may be a risk to human life.