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Susan Shoup

Custer,MI

Summary

Adept at fostering student engagement and motivation, I spearheaded over 13 international student trips and pioneered innovative lesson plans at Ludington Area Schools. My expertise in French fluency and classroom management has consistently enhanced student learning experiences and cross-cultural communication skills.

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secondary French/English Teacher

Ludington Area Schools
08.2000 - 06.2023
  • Designed original French lessons based on novels, plays, and movies.
  • Organized and led 10 successful student trips to France.
  • Initiated dozens of student exchanges with groups from France.
  • Planned and led several student trips within Michigan and to Chicago.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.

French/English Secondary Teacher

Portage Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.1998
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in language learning.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Worked between 2 different schools with various teachers.
  • Chaperoned trip overseas.
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.

French/English Secondary Teacher

Vicksburg Public Schools
09.1990 - 06.1996
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices and new instructional techniques.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Organized and led 3 student trips abroad with family stays.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum Design And Instruction

Michigan State University
Lansing, MI
07.1998

Certificate D'étude - French Language And Literature

University of Paris, Sorbonne
Paris, France
07.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary French/English

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
12.1989

Skills

  • Student Motivation
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Student Support
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Lesson Planning
  • Organizational ability
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Online Instruction
  • French Fluency

Certification

  • AP French certified Ball State University [July, 2005]

Languages

French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Secondary French/English Teacher

Ludington Area Schools
08.2000 - 06.2023

French/English Secondary Teacher

Portage Public Schools
08.1997 - 06.1998

French/English Secondary Teacher

Vicksburg Public Schools
09.1990 - 06.1996

Master of Arts - Curriculum Design And Instruction

Michigan State University

Certificate D'étude - French Language And Literature

University of Paris, Sorbonne

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary French/English

Western Michigan University

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