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SHERLY NATACHA AUGUSTIN

Oswego,IL
SHERLY NATACHA AUGUSTIN

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Energetic, organized, and seasoned French Teacher with professional reputation for designing lessons to satisfy disparate learning styles and educational needs. Skillful in communicating effectively and respectfully with students, parents and faculty. Offering 14 years of experience in teaching language and culture classes.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

East Aurora District 131
Aurora , Illinois

French Teacher
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Assesses student performance, behavior and social development and devises improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Develops class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
  • Organizes theme lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students.
  • Tutors students requiring additional assistance and exam preparation.

Chicago Public Schools, Ogden International School
Chicago, IL

IB French Teacher
03.2019 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Taught IB MYP/DP (French 1-4)
  • Organized MYP & DP themed lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students.
  • Assessed and recorded progress and prepared students for all kinds of grades and skills requirements for DP Exams.
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
  • Promoted comprehension of written French by compiling and assigning reading materials.
  • Presented material to large groups, small groups and one-on-one with equal proficiency and universally superior learning results.
  • Sponsored French Crafting Club.

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Adjunct French Faculty
06.2015 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Taught Conversational French I, French II, French Grammar I and French for Travel to adults in the Continuing Education
  • Demonstrated success in teaching at institutions of higher education with technology and interactive electronic materials, improved attendance within the Alliance de Francaise of DuPage County and improved enrollments by 30%.
  • Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
  • Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
  • Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.

Fusion Academy
Oak Brook, IL

French Teacher, Homework Café Teacher/Mentor
03.2016 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Taught all levels of French classes (French 1-French 5 honors)
  • Taught Wellness, Health 6th, and 9th grade English
  • Contributed to IROC meeting discussions for insight to Homework Café behavior and individual program development, as needed
  • Promoted student involvement in planning, verbally advertising and displaying activities, clubs, upcoming events and field trips.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Organized themed lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.

Kendall County Co-Op & Aurora, District
Oswego, IL

Substitute Teacher
08.2015 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Long-term sub for paternity leave for senior Rhetoric and Humanities English classes (East Aurora High).
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Take necessary actions and reasonable actions to ensure the safety of students, materials and school equipment.
  • Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

French Instructor
06.2015 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Taught French I and French II to Upward Bound students in the Pre-collegiate program
  • Promoted student awareness of the culture side of learning a foreign language.

VNA of Fox Valley
Aurora, IL

Benefits Specialist & Ambassador Coordinator
09.2013 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • Participated in historical Affordable Care Act program as members of VNA outreach team
  • Earned Dept
  • Of Illinois Insurance license, Federal, and State In-Person Counselor licenses
  • Functioned as a project manager with responsibilities to predict, adapt, and respond with new policies
  • Educated individuals and small businesses seeking to make wise decisions through the Affordable Care Act and
  • Managed care
  • Developed training model to effectively onboard and evaluate new team members
  • Strategized with the new leadership team to secure data, quantify results and identify competency levels throughout the onboarding
  • Communicated State and Federal compliance requirements with team members
  • Recognized as a top performer among peers earning distinction leading with the highest success stories, providing VNA both state and regional attention

Valley View Community Public School District 365U
Bolingbrook, IL

Guest Teacher
04.2013 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Long-term substitute for maternity leaves for a French Teacher
  • Taught intermediate French with incorporating multicultural emphasis through the state standards
  • Established effective communication skills with a variety of stakeholders
  • Consistently maximized educational opportunities for innovative learning experiences outside the classroom

Jefferson County Public Schools
Westminster, CO

IB French Teacher
08.2008 - 12.2012

Job overview

  • Taught introductory, intermediate and International Baccalaureate French Managed classroom sizes of up to 35 students and performed data collection and abstraction for all students.
  • Operated under general supervision of department head and provided data on students as necessary.
  • Developed, maintained and monitored various case report forms for students with different needs.
  • Ensured compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of student assigned protocols.
  • Collaborated with all levels of school administration and prepared submissions for all reportable events.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Increased student enrollments by 30%; successfully raised awareness through enhanced programming at SLHS.

Adams 12 Five Stars Schools
Thornton, CO

Secondary French Teacher
08.2007 - 08.2008

Job overview

  • Taught introductory French at Northglenn High & Thornton High
  • Organized themed lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students.
  • Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
  • Organized themed lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students.
  • Presented material to large groups, small groups and one-on-one with equal proficiency and universally superior learning results.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Sponsored the French Club.

Berlitz Global Net
Chicago, IL

Court Room Interpreter
08.2001 - 11.2005

Job overview

  • Translated Haitian-Creole to English for immigration court hearings
  • Translated client documents who were applying for asylum.
  • Fulfilled document requests by citizens, parties to cases, judges and attorneys, keeping records of documents provided.
  • The most requested interpreter for Haitian-Creole in Chicago and other US cities.

Education

University of Phoenix
Denver, CO

Master of Arts from Education & Teacher Leadership
01.2011

University Overview

  • Thesis: Why Do More Boys Repeat Foreign Language Classes Than Girls?

Regis University
Denver, CO

Teaching Licensure Certification Program from K-12 Secondary Teaching Licensure
01.2007

University Overview

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL

Bachelor of Arts from French Language & Literature
01.1998

University Overview

Skills

  • French Language Fluency
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Assessments and Evaluations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Building
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher
  • Aspen, Infinite Campus, ELOM, Adobe Acrobat, BrainHoney, Edline and learning management system like Blackboard
  • Google Drive: Calendar, Classroom, Meet, Slides & Jamboard
  • GENERAL/OFFICE SKILLS-Proficient with copying, scanning, printing, Centricity, faxing, emailing, Genius, NWEA and using outlook to set up meetings Familiar with Social Media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & Tik Tok
  • Possess an understanding of various Insurance plans such as HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, HHS, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA Insurance Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, AllKids, and Indemnity

Affiliations

Affiliations
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Southern Kane & Kendall Counties Honorary Member of Congressional Youth Leadership Council Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Alliance Française of DuPage County

Timeline

French Teacher
East Aurora District 131
08.2022 - Current
IB French Teacher
Chicago Public Schools, Ogden International School
03.2019 - 06.2022
French Teacher, Homework Café Teacher/Mentor
Fusion Academy
03.2016 - 03.2019
Substitute Teacher
Kendall County Co-Op & Aurora, District
08.2015 - 03.2016
Adjunct French Faculty
College of DuPage
06.2015 - 08.2019
French Instructor
Northern Illinois University
06.2015 - 07.2015
Benefits Specialist & Ambassador Coordinator
VNA of Fox Valley
09.2013 - 03.2015
Guest Teacher
Valley View Community Public School District 365U
04.2013 - 06.2013
IB French Teacher
Jefferson County Public Schools
08.2008 - 12.2012
Secondary French Teacher
Adams 12 Five Stars Schools
08.2007 - 08.2008
Court Room Interpreter
Berlitz Global Net
08.2001 - 11.2005
University of Phoenix
Master of Arts from Education & Teacher Leadership
Regis University
Teaching Licensure Certification Program from K-12 Secondary Teaching Licensure
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts from French Language & Literature

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