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Genevieve  Gamache

Genevieve Gamache

Corpus Christi ,TX

Summary

Dynamic French Teacher with a proven track record at Stellar Virtual Online School, leveraging French fluency and adaptive learning tools to enhance student engagement. Successfully developed immersive lesson plans and fostered a positive learning environment, resulting in improved language retention and cultural appreciation among diverse learners. Strong classroom management and collaboration skills drive student success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications French 6-12 and Pre-K to 6 Generalist

Work History

French Teacher

Stellar Virtual Online School
Remote
07.2023 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to facilitate language acquisition and cultural understanding.
  • Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
  • Utilized multimedia resources to enhance language instruction and student engagement.
  • Supported students with homework and projects, promoting confidence in language skills.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to adapt instructional methods based on student progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in language teaching methodologies.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and techniques.
  • Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
  • Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
  • Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
  • Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with other language teachers to develop cross-curricular projects for a richer learning experience.
  • Assisted struggling students with individualized tutoring sessions, improving their overall performance in class.
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to support student success outside of the classroom setting.
  • Served as a mentor for new French teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
  • Utilized various teaching methods, including technology and other interactive activities to enhance learning experience.

French Teacher

Flour Bluff ISD
Corpus Christi
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
  • Organized annual French cultural events at the school, promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students.
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Encouraged active participation by designing engaging group activities and interactive presentations.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.
  • Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Contributed to curriculum development efforts by identifying areas of improvement based on student performance data and evidence-based teaching practices.
  • Collaborated with other faculty to plan and coordinate activities and events.
  • Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
  • Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
  • Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for Type-language students.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to facilitate language acquisition and cultural understanding.
  • Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment for students.
  • Utilized multimedia resources to enhance language instruction and student engagement.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to adapt instructional methods based on student progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in language teaching methodologies.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and techniques.
  • Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
  • Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
  • Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
  • Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with other language teachers to develop cross-curricular projects for a richer learning experience.
  • Assisted struggling students with individualized tutoring sessions, improving their overall performance in class.
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to support student success outside of the classroom setting.

French Teacher

Veterans Memorial High School
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of French language and culture.
  • Utilized digital tools for interactive virtual instruction, promoting student participation and engagement.
  • Assessed student progress through regular quizzes and feedback, ensuring personalized learning experiences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create cross-curricular projects integrating French language skills with other subjects.

French Teacher

K12.com
Remote
02.2012 - 06.2017

I taught French, 3rd grade ELA and had homeroom students. I created and ran 3 online clubs with more than 500 attending the Babysitting club. I also created The National Parks Club which was highly attended with more than 100 students and The French Club had the least participants, under 100 online students, grades 6-12.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French, Psychology And Languages

University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
02.1994

Skills

French fluency

  • Online teaching experience
  • Task-based language teaching
  • Cultural immersion
  • Interactive teaching methods
  • Student tutoring
  • Differentiated instruction techniques
  • Assessment and evaluation
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Feedback and correction
  • Effective lesson planning
  • Oral expression proficiency
  • French literature appreciation
  • Blended learning approaches
  • Strong vocabulary skills
  • Classroom management expertise
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Innovative instructional strategies
  • Fluent english speaker
  • Collaboration with colleagues
  • Lesson planning
  • Reading comprehension aptitude
  • Technology integration
  • Multimedia integration
  • Content and language integrated learning
  • Individualized education plans
  • French club sponsorship
  • One-on-one tutoring
  • Native french speaker
  • Mastery of grammar
  • Conversational practice
  • French culture awareness
  • French fluency
  • Student engagement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening

Adaptive learning tools

Online teaching experience

Classroom management

Certification

Prek to 6 Generalist

6-12 French

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

French Teacher

Stellar Virtual Online School
07.2023 - Current

French Teacher

Flour Bluff ISD
01.2019 - 01.2023

French Teacher

Veterans Memorial High School
08.2017 - 05.2018

French Teacher

K12.com
02.2012 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - French, Psychology And Languages

University of Guelph