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Rachel L. Doherty

Rachel L. Doherty

Lafayette,LA

Summary

Multidisciplinary Educator with expertise in adapting presentations to reach students of diverse backgrounds. Expert in leveraging in-depth knowledge of history and contemporary culture in Francophone America to model strategies for critical analysis. Known for forthright, respectful communication, personable demeanor and strong work ethic.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Instructor

Nunez Community College
01.2022 - Current
  • Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
  • Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.

French Immersion Teacher

Lafayette Parish School System
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
  • Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
  • Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.

Instructor of Record

University Of Louisiana, FREN 101, 102, 201
Lafayette
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used learning assessments to regularly monitor student understanding of class concepts and materials.

Lecturer

Université Sainte
Anne
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • HIST 3953, Femmes subversives en Amérique du Nord francophone Special topics course
  • LITT 3743, Fondements historiques et légendaires du roman acadien Required course for French and Education majors
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Designed and distributed lecture handouts to round out material and increase student understanding.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.

Doctoral Intern

Université Sainte-Anne
Pointe-de-l' Église, Canada
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • The Chaire de recherche du Canada en études acadiennes et transnationales (CRÉAcT, Managed records for the peer-reviewed journal Port Acadie
  • Revitalized subscriber list, digitized paper documents and researched previous management system for the journal
  • Assisted in planning of research events and invited talks
  • Made design decisions for Observatory renovations
  • Selected companies to furnish the Observatory
  • Collaborated with partnered research centers housed on campus for Observatory renovations and events
  • Participated in a master class on culinary heritage.

Language Lab Tutor

University of Louisiana
Lafayette
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • FREN 102 workshop
  • FREN 201 workshop

Education

PhD - Francophone Studies

University of Louisiana
12.2021

Master of Arts - French

University of Louisiana
2016

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of North Georgia
2010

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Student advisement
  • Classroom lecturing
  • Academic writing
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Exam writing
  • Lesson Planning
  • Academic research

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Adjunct Instructor

Nunez Community College
01.2022 - Current

French Immersion Teacher

Lafayette Parish School System
08.2020 - 01.2022

Lecturer

Université Sainte
08.2017 - 08.2018

Doctoral Intern

Université Sainte-Anne
08.2017 - 08.2018

Instructor of Record

University Of Louisiana, FREN 101, 102, 201
01.2015 - 01.2020

Language Lab Tutor

University of Louisiana
01.2014 - 01.2016

PhD - Francophone Studies

University of Louisiana

Master of Arts - French

University of Louisiana

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of North Georgia
Rachel L. Doherty