Valerie Kelly
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
French Teacher with extensive experience at Prince William County Public Schools, specializing in curriculum design and cultural competency. Proficient in utilizing technology to boost student engagement and create a collaborative classroom environment. Focused on improving student assessment through innovative teaching strategies while ensuring a respectful learning atmosphere.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
Woodbridge, Virginia
08.2002 - Current
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, behavior.
- Organized themed lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
- Utilized audio-visual resources such as videos and DVDs in teaching French vocabulary and expressions.
- Delivered engaging lectures to students in a clear and concise manner.
- Assigned homework and evaluated student progress through quizzes and tests.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance including grades and attendance data.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Encouraged active participation from all students in class discussions.
- Integrated technology into classroom settings to engage students and diversify instruction.
Education
Master of Arts - French
Middlebury College
Middlebury (village), VT08-2004
Bachelor of Arts - French/Education
Lenoir Rhyne College
Hickory, NC08-1997
Some College (No Degree) - French
University of Provence
Aix-en-Provence, FRANCESome College (No Degree) - French
Institute For American Universities
Aix-en-Provence, FRANCESkills
- French language instruction
- Curriculum design
- Cultural competency
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Technology integration
Affiliations
- Professional Voice Actress
- Theatre teacher
- I enjoy traveling.
Certification
- Certified to teach French in Virginia grades K-12
- Certified to teach French in New York State grades 7-12
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
French Teacher
Prince William County Public Schools
08.2002 - Current
Master of Arts - French
Middlebury College
Bachelor of Arts - French/Education
Lenoir Rhyne College
Some College (No Degree) - French
University of Provence
Some College (No Degree) - French
Institute For American Universities
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