First-generation college graduate and passionate, youthful educator with 26 years experience in public school settings, including Title 1 and Title 3 populations.
Able to motivate learners and assist them in creating personal learning goals.
Resourceful and experienced worker offering expertise in customer service, travel coordination and file management.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational and communicative skills.
Handles multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to be simultaneously detail-oriented and big picture thinker.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
High School French Teacher
Gainesville City Schools
Gainesville, Georgia
08.2016 - Current
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
Assisted in development of college and career readiness programs.
Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
High School French Teacher
Habersham County Schools
Cornelia, GA
08.2010 - 05.2016
Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
Education
Ed.S. - Language Education
University of Georgia
Athens, Ga
09.1994 - 05.2001
M.Ed. - Language Education
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
09.1990 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - French
Furman University
Greenville, SC
09.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
Self-Motivated
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Accomplishments
Earned Level 1 Google Educator Certification.
Received Fulbright Teacher Exchange award and taught English in France for one academic year.
Named Who's Who among America's Teachers.
Managed and booked travel for multiple trips to Europe as well as domestic travel for both personal and professional needs.
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