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Theodore Sikubwabo

Council Bluffs

Summary

Organized and professional French Instructor with 7 years of expertise in French language instruction. Known for developing lesson plans to target diverse learning styles and educational needs in classrooms of 20 students. Fosters excellent communication with students, parents and faculty to achieve instructional goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

High school French teacher

Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High schools
10.2023 - Current
  • Instruct students, prepare, administer and assess student learning aligned with Iowa teaching Standards and district achievement goals
  • Develop procedure and routine to support and hold students' high expectations for a reliable classroom management
  • Collaborate with colleagues to improve professional practice and student learning

Independent Interpreter

Translations Unlimited
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Interpret clearly and accurately oral utterances or written documents from one language to another
  • Convey the intent of the original speaker using idioms and/or slangs terms

Assistant Professor of French

Foreign Language Institute Foreign Language Center
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Prepared and conducted proficiency-oriented and learner-centered lessons with authentic material using a variety of teaching approaches and techniques
  • Integrated French native culture expertise with language learning technology
  • Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions by creating engaging lessons relevant to students' daily life
  • Counseled struggling students and tailored material relevant to their needs and interests

Substitute teacher

Rock Island School District
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Supervised and collected works, assured the classroom management, and reported the students' conduct to the teacher

Instructor of French

Rock Valley College
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Prepared and conducted proficiency-oriented and learner-centered lessons with authentic material using a variety of teaching approaches and techniques
  • Integrated French native culture expertise with language learning technology

Instructional Teaching Assistant of French

Northern Illinois University
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Composed syllabi, assignments, and notes of beginners and intermediate French students
  • Prepared lessons and lecture adapted to student level utilizing diverse teaching strategies
  • Integrated french native cultural expertise with language learning technology

Education

Iowa Teaching License -

The University of Iowa
05.2024

Masters - French Language and Literature, Political Sciences

Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL
05.2016

Skills

  • Student-centered learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Individualized support
  • Teaching strategies
  • Technology integration
  • Language skills development
  • Cultural awareness

Professional affiliation

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, 01/01/16

Timeline

High school French teacher

Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson High schools
10.2023 - Current

Independent Interpreter

Translations Unlimited
02.2022 - 07.2023

Assistant Professor of French

Foreign Language Institute Foreign Language Center
03.2018 - 08.2021

Substitute teacher

Rock Island School District
10.2017 - 03.2018

Instructor of French

Rock Valley College
08.2015 - 12.2015

Instructional Teaching Assistant of French

Northern Illinois University
08.2014 - 05.2015

Masters - French Language and Literature, Political Sciences

Northern Illinois University

Iowa Teaching License -

The University of Iowa
Theodore Sikubwabo