Gina Luerding-Looten

• Plan, organize and execute community and internal outreach events such as Community Block Parties, Fall Festival, city-wide Easter events for hundreds of community members, 4 large events and monthly internal gatherings,
• Coordinate facility rental with church and community members, including 2 homeschool co-ops and a Tae Kwon-Do martial arts school.
• Oversee volunteers serving in a variety of capacities

Levels 1 through AP

• Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered student interest in French language and culture.
• Promoted student engagement by incorporating authentic materials from various Francophone countries into lessons.
• Enhanced cultural understanding with engaging lessons on French history, literature, and current events.
• Served as a faculty advisor for the school's French club, organizing events and fostering a supportive community for students interested in French culture.
• Served as faculty sponsor of various student organizations, including Leadership, Sophomore Class, and Tae Kwon-Do (martial arts) Club.
• Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
• Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
• Implemented innovative teaching methods to enhance language acquisition and retention among students.
• Developed and maintained a positive classroom environment conducive to learning and collaboration.
• Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing targeted feedback for improvement.
• Organized extracurricular activities, such as language clubs, to promote cultural immersion and community engagement.
• Collaborated with faculty to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into French curriculum delivery.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices in language instruction and classroom management techniques.
• Led professional development workshops focused on enhancing instructional strategies for foreign language education.
• Developed individualized learning plans for students struggling with course material, resulting in improved comprehension and increased motivation.
• Improved student language skills by employing a variety of teaching techniques, including role-playing and multimedia presentations.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in language education and pedagogy.
• Organized annual field trips to local cultural institutions or events related to French culture, promoting real-world connections for students.
• Increased students'' oral proficiency through consistent practice with conversation exercises, debates, and presentations.
• Utilized technology resources, such as online language platforms and interactive whiteboards, to enhance student learning experiences.

• Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and enhanced student comprehension.
• Facilitated immersive classroom activities to promote language acquisition and cultural understanding among students.
• Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
• Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
• Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
• Taught 2 to 3 classes per day, through level 4.

College-Level Courses at Lafayette High School

• Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of French language and culture.
• 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.
• French 3, 4, and 5 courses were equated to college-levels 1, 2 and 3.