Pamela Barentine
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated world language specialist and educator with extensive experience in language teaching, course development and curriculum design for in-person classroom learning as well as remote and online learning
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
World Languages Teacher
Fox Chapel Area School District
08.2001 - Current
- Developed students' French language proficiency, levels I through V-AP, through targeted speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities
- Wrote, developed & taught curriculum for new "Cultural Fusion" interdisciplinary course incorporating Spanish, German, Latin & French
- Taught English as Second Language at Summer Learning Academy
- Taught College in High School classes as adjunct professor at Seton Hill University
- Used technology extensively for remote instruction of cyber academy students
- Promoted global awareness by organizing field trips, conferences, and study abroad experiences and by sponsoring Global Scholars program and International Cuisine Club
- Mentored new World Language Intern Teachers, sharing effective teaching strategies and providing guidance on curriculum development
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in world language education and incorporate new techniques into teaching strategies
French Teacher and Recreational Leader
Leysin American School of Switzerland
06.2002 - 08.2003
- Taught French language, levels I-IV, and supervised students at boarding school in Swiss Alps during Summer in Switzerland program
- Led students on organized trips and excursions throughout Switzerland and Western Europe
Education
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics -
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia06.2000
Bachelor of Arts in World Language Education: French Language -
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii05.1993
Skills
- Educational Materials Development
- Curriculum Design
- French Language Teaching
- Teaching English as a Second Language
Affiliations & Awards
- American Association of Teachers of French
- Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association
- Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
- Virginia State Award Recipient for Excellence in Teaching for summer study in Angers, France
- University of Pittsburgh European Studies Award Recipient for summer study in Montpellier, France
Timeline
French Teacher and Recreational Leader
Leysin American School of Switzerland
06.2002 - 08.2003
World Languages Teacher
Fox Chapel Area School District
08.2001 - Current
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics -
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Arts in World Language Education: French Language -
University of Hawaii
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