Francine Birgans

The Groups Scholars Program was created as a way to increase college attendance among first-generation, underrepresented students at Indiana University. Assisted with launching the first program outside of the IU Bloomington campus.

• Copartner with students to assist with positive change in the way they wish and helping them go in the direction they want to go.
• Coaching supports a person at every level in becoming who they want to be.
• Coaching builds awareness empowers choice and leads to change.
• Assessment and Goal Setting
• Feedback and Self-awareness
• Setting Clear Objectives
• Personalized Development Plan
• Skill Development
• Measurable Behavior Change
• Accountability and Progress Monitoring
• Learn how to manage conflict
• Stress and Time Management
• Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
• Leadership Enhancement
• Communication Skills
• Work-Life Balance
• Career Planning
• Resilience
• Sustainability and Long-term Growth

• Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
• Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
• Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
• Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
• Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
• Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
• Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
• Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
• Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension.
• Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.

• Subject Matter Expertise: A strong understanding of business concepts, theories, and practices in areas such as marketing, finance, management, entrepreneurship, and economics is essential.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial for conveying complex ideas and concepts to students. Business teachers should excel in both verbal and written communication.
• Classroom Management: The ability to create a positive and engaging learning environment, maintain discipline, and manage classroom dynamics is important for effective teaching.
• Curriculum Development: Designing and updating curriculum materials, lesson plans, and teaching resources to keep them current and relevant to the business world is essential.
• Pedagogical Skills: various teaching methods and techniques to cater to different learning styles, including lectures, group discussions, case studies, and hands-on activities.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with educational technology tools, software, and platforms to enhance teaching, such as learning management systems and digital resources.
• Assessment and Evaluation: The ability to create fair and meaningful assessments, including quizzes, exams, projects, and presentations, to measure student learning and progress.
• Adaptability: Staying current with developments in the business world and adapting teaching methods to reflect industry changes and trends.
• Problem-Solving: Encouraging students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by presenting real-world business challenges and facilitating their solutions.
• Industry Experience
• Ethical and Professional Conduct: Modeling ethical behavior and professional standards f
• Interpersonal Skills: Building & teaching strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents to create a supportive and collaborative educational environment.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Encouraging leadership and teamwork skills among students,
• Research Skills: The ability to stay informed about the latest business research, trends, and case studies to enhance classroom content and discussions.
• Patience and Empathy: Understanding the diverse needs and abilities of students and showing patience and empathy in addressing their individual challenges and concerns.

• Graduate with honors
• Graduate Research Assistant
• Executive Coach Training Program

• Ford Foundation Work Study
• Extracurricular Activities: BSU Student President
• Resident Assistant