Dynamic and passionate French teacher with extensive experience in teaching high school students. Skillful in communicating effectively and respectfully with students, parents, and faculty.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Teacher
West Chicago Community High School
West Chicago, IL
08.2011 - 06.2012
Taught French 1-4
Developed and implemented lesson plans to improve students' reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in French
Utilized a variety of teaching methods to engage students and promote critical thinking
Designed interactive activities to engage a diverse group of students
Planned trip to France for 20 students as French Exchange Coordinator
Scheduled and arranged accommodations for French exchange students
Taught ESL
Study Skills
Completed AVID training
Presented at West Suburban World Language Conference.
French Teacher
Glenbard West High School
Glen Ellyn, IL
02.2011 - 06.2011
Taught French II, III, IV
Chaperoned trip to France.
French Teacher
Downers Grove South High School
Downers Grove, IL
08.2010 - 01.2011
Taught French I
Tutor for STRIVE.
French Teacher
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Wheaton, IL
01.2009 - 01.2010
Taught French II and III.
ELEMENTARY ENGLISH TEACHER
Academy of Grenoble
La Motte Servolex, France
Education
M.ED. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION -
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
08-2017
B.A. IN FRENCH -
Illinois State University
Normal, IL
01.2009
Skills
Fluent French
Basic Spanish
Knowledge of French culture and history
Excellent communication skills
Google Classroom
Patient
Team-oriented
Curriculum development
Lesson planning
Microsoft Office
Certification
Type 10 Initial Special Certificate K-12
ESL certification
Languages
French, Advanced, Diploma in Advanced French
Spanish, Elementary, 200 level college courses
References
Arabia Patino, French Teacher, West Chicago Community High School, West Chicago, IL, (630) 549-4145, apatino@d94.org, Colleague
Jenna Windt, World Language Division Head, West Chicago, West Chicago, IL, (630) 569-0699, jwindt@d94.org, Department Head & Evaluator
Timeline
French Teacher
West Chicago Community High School
08.2011 - 06.2012
French Teacher
Glenbard West High School
02.2011 - 06.2011
French Teacher
Downers Grove South High School
08.2010 - 01.2011
French Teacher
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
01.2009 - 01.2010
ELEMENTARY ENGLISH TEACHER
Academy of Grenoble
M.ED. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION -
Olivet Nazarene University
B.A. IN FRENCH -
Illinois State University
Type 10 Initial Special Certificate K-12
ESL certification
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