Lauren Hoffmann
Titusville,NJ
Summary
Dedicated French Teacher and ESL teacher with passion for promoting linguistic and cultural literacy. Expert in The Natural Approach (Krashen) to learning a second language. Offering 5 years of experience in developing and implementing curricula for students ages 11 to 14. Employs Restorative Practices within teaching and interactions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of French
Florham Park School District
09.2019 - Current
- Teaching French and LLI for students in grades 6-8.
- Took on leadership roles within both areas (World Language and LLI) within the building.
- Provided ESY instruction and played a role in the district's Teacher, Administrator, Board committee. Continued education and caught professional development opportunities.
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
- Took on additional role of English as a Second Language instructor
FSL Teacher
Woodcliff Lake Public School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Launched the 4th and 5th grade French program in the elementary school as well as teaching French to 6th-8th grade in the middle school
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ01.2018
Skills
- Natural Approach to language acquisition
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Progress Reporting
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Cultural Immersion
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Project-Based Learning
- Student motivation techniques
- Blended learning approaches
- Continuous improvement mindset
Certification
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS), Teacher of French
Timeline
Teacher of French
Florham Park School District
09.2019 - Current
FSL Teacher
Woodcliff Lake Public School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
Montclair State University
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