Shara Case
Dallas,TX
Summary
Personable, dynamic French instructor with a passion for students, language and culture. Experience with high school students of all levels. Committed to creating an engaging and challenging classroom environment, providing well-structured lessons and building positive relationships with students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Faculty - French
Valor Christian High School
Highlands Ranch, CO
08.2023 - Current
-Maintained a full-time class load of novice, intermediate, and advanced level French, with some experience in AP and dual-credit classes
-Organized and co-led a Discovery Trip to Québec with French students as an immersive language experience.
-Developed a proficiency-oriented curriculum for each level with a focus on comprehensible input.
-Prepared students for national STAMP proficiency assessment with higher than average results for all levels.
-Maintained school requirements by attending various professional development classes and language workshops
-Mentored students academically and spiritually through Life Groups and various clubs
-Fostered strong working relationships with students and parents
French Language Tutor
Self Employed
Denver, CO
06.2005 - 01.2022
Personalized language lessons for individuals and small groups. All levels of instruction for professional or personal language learning. Worked with high school students and professionals to achieve their goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Denver
Denver, CO05-2000
Skills
- Full professional proficiency in French language
- Maintain high classroom standards and academic rigor
- Develop tailored curriculum
- Integrate technology to enhance student engagement and participation
- Collaborate with world language department colleagues in developing a rigorous and effective curriculum
- Maintain student records, monitor performance and provide help for students struggling
- Foster healthy relationships with students and parents and mediate disciplinary issues when needed
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Instructional Faculty - French
Valor Christian High School
08.2023 - Current
French Language Tutor
Self Employed
06.2005 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Denver