Noël Amatriain
Norte Vista High School
Riverside,CA
2
Languages
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Language education professional with a robust background in teaching world languages to diverse student populations. Known for creating immersive learning environments and fostering student engagement. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and classroom management.
Work History
French Teacher (Full-Time)
10 Months- IB Course Expansion: Taught French 1 through International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level French, driving student engagement and doubling (100% increase) the number of students taking the IB French examination.
- Curriculum & Assessment: Developed rigorous, standards-aligned unit plans, assessments, and immersive activities to prepare students for higher-level language proficiency and international exams.
- Program Revitalization: Spearheaded the growth and restructuring of the high school French program, improving French 1 to French 2 student retention by 70%.
- [August 2025, Year] – [June, 2026]
Long-Term Substitute French Teacher
3 Months- Oversaw classroom operations and instructional activities for high school French classes, fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Implemented a novel-centered instructional methodology to foster immersive language learning, improving reading fluency and active vocabulary retention.
- Facilitated literary analysis, discussions, and contextual grammar in French, customizing reading materials to align with student proficiency levels (French 1, 2, 3, 4, AP).
- Orange County, CA
- Fall 2024
- Delivered lesson plans and maintained instructional continuity across assigned classes
Long-Term Substitute French Teacher
3 Months- Assumed instructional and administrative responsibilities for French 2 and French 3 courses, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assumed full instructional and administrative responsibilities for French 2 and French 3 courses across multiple class periods.
- Developed unit lesson plans and evaluated assignments while fostering clear communication with school administration, colleagues, and parents to support student progress.
- Spring 2024
Bookstore Co-owner
3 Years 7 Months- Co-founded and managed independent bookstore specializing in French language books, fostering community engagement and cultural exchange.
- Cultivated relationships and partnerships with publishers and distributors in France and foreign language departments at local universities and schools, enhancing inventory diversity and customer outreach.
English Teaching Assistant (Faculty of Foreign Languages)
2 Years- Facilitated conversational and academic English classes for university students, enhancing oral communication skills.
- Developed culturally relevant conversation activities for non-native speakers, supporting their preparation for international academic and professional opportunities.
- Managed cross-cultural communication and adapted reading texts, improving engagement in a North African education setting.
ESL Instructor / English Language Teacher
2 Years 11 Months- Delivered interactive English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to diverse student cohorts, ranging from young adults to working professionals.
- Facilitated communicative language teaching (CLT) activities to strengthen conversational fluency, grammar accuracy, and listening comprehension.
- Assessed student performance through regular testing and provided constructive feedback to support individual learning objectives and test readiness.
Substitute Teacher / Bilingual Instructional Assistant (Spanish)
2 Years 5 Months- Delivered instruction to middle and high school students across various academic subjects each day.
- Implemented teacher lesson plans with fidelity while adapting classroom management strategies to support different grade levels and learning needs.
- Fostered a positive, respectful classroom atmosphere and upheld school policies and safety protocols.
- Filled in for absent teachers to ensure continuity of student learning
- Note: I worked for CJUSD from 2007-2009, and then returned from 2018-2025.
Education
BA - Social Sciences
- AP French Exam training
Summer
Single Subject Teaching Credential - French / Spanish
Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera
Courses in Spanish literature and composition
Diplôme d’études - langue française
France Education International.
TESOL Certificate - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Skills
Spanish and French fluency
Task-based language teaching
Cultural immersion
Adaptive learning tools
Online teaching experience
Classroom management
Certification
- UCLA, TESOL Certificate (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), June 2009
- California Baptist University, Single Subject Teaching Credential French / Spanish, December 2020
Section name
- Resume 2026: Noël Amatriain /
- January 2007- June 2009 / April 2018-May 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
French Teacher (Full-Time)
Norte Vista High School
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Long-Term Substitute French Teacher
Laguna Beach High School
08.2024 - 11.2024Read More
Long-Term Substitute French Teacher
Orange High School
01.2024 - 04.2024Read More
Bookstore Co-owner
Librería Eliseo
10.2014 - 05.2018Read More
English Teaching Assistant (Faculty of Foreign Languages)
Université de Tunis
08.2012 - 08.2014Read More
ESL Instructor / English Language Teacher
Institut de langues étrangères de Rabat
08.2009 - 07.2012Read More
Substitute Teacher / Bilingual Instructional Assistant (Spanish)
Colton Joint Unified School District
01.2007 - 06.2009Read More
UCLA
TESOL Certificate from Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Institut Français
Diplôme d’études from langue française
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Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina
Diploma de Español como Lengua Extranjera
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California Baptist University
Single Subject Teaching Credential from French / Spanish
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Dominican University of California
from AP French Exam training
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California State University
BA from Social Sciences
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