Jana Carter
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Dedicated French Teacher with passion for promoting cultural literacy. Expert in French grammar and culture. Offering 2 years of experience in developing and implementing curricula for secondary students.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
French Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
- Taught 5 levels of high school French; Levels 2-AP.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Used Comprehensible Input to familiarize students with, and encourage them to express their ideas in French
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.
- Created curriculum using the ACTFL world-readiness standards of learning for levels 4 and AP
- Developed curriculum for PWCS district French levels 2 and 3.
- Worked as a Homebound Teacher for students who couldn't come to school in person. Tutored up to 10 hours/week in French, Geometry, Chemistry, English and AP World History.
- Sponsored school chapter of National French Honor Society.
Photographer
Jana Carter Photography
12.2018 - Current
- Created personal part-time photography business
- Worked one-on-one with individuals to plan, create, and deliver successful photographs and shoots
- Culled, edited and digitally retouched images to deliver to clients
- Managed personal website and business social media pages
- Photographed 2 weddings, 2 public ceremonies, and numerous family/personal sessions.
Administrative Assistant
International Study Programs
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Registered and scheduled students for classes to take while on International Study programs
- Managed grades to be submitted to the University
- Designed Access database to further organize office procedures
- Interviewed, hired, and managed three customer service employees.
Customer Service Representative
Continuing Education
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Administered refunds and processed program cancellations
- Supervised student employees
- Registered participants over the phone and in-person for various programs offered.
Education
Postsecondary Education- Education Courses
UVA/ Germanna Community College
APSI- French Language And Culture
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA07.2023
Bachelor of Arts- International Studies -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.2004
Minors: Business/ French Studies -
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT12.2004
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Multi-tasker
- Team player
- Positive
- Curriculum Development
- French Instruction
- French Fluency
- Activity Planning
- Progress Reporting
- Group and Individual Instruction
Activities
- Children’s Book Reviewer, Children’s Book and Media Review, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Read books and submitted reviews of children’s books according to editing guidelines for online publishing.
- Volunteer Photography Services, Jana Carter Photography. I offer extreme discounts for families of deployed military service members, and was honored to volunteer my services at both funerals and deployment homecomings.
- Volunteer Teacher in Church, I have worked with the teenagers and children at my church for the past 8 years as a teacher and advisor.
Timeline
French Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
07.2022 - Current
Photographer
Jana Carter Photography
12.2018 - Current
Administrative Assistant
International Study Programs
01.2004 - 01.2006
Customer Service Representative
Continuing Education
01.2000 - 01.2004
Postsecondary Education- Education Courses
UVA/ Germanna Community College
APSI- French Language And Culture
Bellevue College
Bachelor of Arts- International Studies -
Brigham Young University
Minors: Business/ French Studies -
Brigham Young University