Virginie Mounkala Nkodia
Summary
Dynamic educator with proven expertise in multilingual education and cultural sensitivity, honed at Oakland Charter School Of Francophone. Excelled in collaborative teaching and curriculum design, achieving significant advancements in student literacy development and French fluency. Skilled in Google Classroom, ensuring effective online teaching and project-based learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Bilingual Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Oakland Charter School Of Francophone
08.2019 - Current
- Established clear objectives for each lesson, effectively communicating expectations to students and ensuring successful outcomes.
- Monitored student progress in both cubiculum growth and French fluency.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to create interdisciplinary lesson plans that reinforced core concepts across multiple subjects.
- Accommodate Special Education needs (SPED) protocol for each students within a classroom context.
- Participated in staff meetings to advocate for students of different backgrounds.
- Kept detailed records of student progress and attendance.
- Increased students' understanding of French immersion through teaching in various languages.
- Maintained open communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and addressing any concerns as necessary.
- Advocacy for Art cubiculum for kindergarten grade level
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in bilingual education and improve teaching skills.
- Substitute Teacher for in house school teachers .
Teacher Educator/Instructor
Education Francaise Bay Area
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Enhanced camper experience by developing creative and interactive activities tailored to their interests.
- Increased parent satisfaction by maintaining open lines of communication and providing regular updates on camper progress.
- Planned and delivered interactive crafts and outdoor games activities to groups of up to 8 kids.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create diverse, inclusive programming for all participants.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Maintained accurate records of camper attendance, participation, and areas for improvement.
- Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.
- Managed conflicts between campers effectively, promoting mutual understanding and resolution.
- Created lesson plans and led hands-on group projects for Art and bilingual students.
Personal Shopper
Instacart
02.2014 - 03.2019
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing any issues or concerns promptly, maintaining a positive reputation as a Personal Shopper.
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing urgent requests without compromising attention to detail or overall service quality.
- Loaded and unloaded orders at customer's homes or locations.
- Greeted clients entering store to provide welcoming environment and friendly customer service.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized shopping experiences based on individual styles and preferences.
- Increased sales revenue by carefully selecting high-quality products tailored to the unique needs of each client.
- Provided product advice to customers to help select most suitable items for individual needs.
- Communicated with vendors to stay informed of new products and stock availability.
- Managed budgets effectively while sourcing products from various retailers to ensure optimal quality at competitive prices.
Catering Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2006 - 11.2012
- Assisted in training new team members, fostering a collaborative working environment for enhanced productivity.
- Processing catering orders, reach out to kitchen staff and event planners for seamless communication and collaboration during events.
- Contributed to the growth of the catering business through effective networking and building strong relationships with clients and event organizers.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to last-minute changes or requests from clients during catered events.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss areas of improvement, implementing changes as needed for continued success.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and regulations.
- Efficiently resolved any client concerns or issues, promoting a positive experience for ongoing business relations.
- Utilized various serving techniques to ensure optimal presentation of dishes and overall guest satisfaction during events.
- Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and attention to detail during events.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, resulting in quicker service times and reduced waste.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Oversaw catering orders to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pierre Et Marie Currie
Creteil 94 (France)05.1990
Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Peer Collaboration
- Teaching strategies
- Technology Integration
- Multilingual Education
- Literacy development
- Project-based learning
- Special Education
- Individualized Learning
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Motivation
- Instructional Materials
- Curriculum Design
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Test Preparation
- Classroom Management
- [Language] Fluency
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Google Classroom
- Online Teaching
- Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Specialized in substituting for French TK up to 2nd grade classes.
- Completed extra training to further help students under care.
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
- Enhanced student learning with special needs (Autism).
- Recognized by multiple schools as an excellent substitute.
- Used Google suite to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Promoting cultural Mindset with distance learning Training - 1 day-
- Online education Grant, Empower ED -
- Empower ED Consulting TV5 WORLD and the French Embassy
- K-12, - 40 hours school Staff mandate training CPR,CPI, Sexual harassment, Child reporting
- DELF examination training on training
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Assistant Bilingual Teacher/Substitute Teacher
Oakland Charter School Of Francophone
08.2019 - Current
Teacher Educator/Instructor
Education Francaise Bay Area
06.2019 - 08.2019
Personal Shopper
Instacart
02.2014 - 03.2019
Catering Team Member
Whole Foods Market Inc
04.2006 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Pierre Et Marie Currie
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