Engaging, student-centered and creative French and Drama Teacher with a strong background in instructing both subjects, at the middle school, high school and college levels. Dynamic and innovative, always seeking ways to deliver to students a learning environment that allows for their personal and academic success. Eager to offer students expertise as a French, Drama, English and/or Social Studies Teacher that wxxxxxxl allow for continued sharing of experiences and knowledge in an environment conducive students overall growth.

Classroom Management | Lesson Planning | Curriculum Development | Academic Guidance & Support

Discipline | Time Management | Organizational Skxxxxxxls | Collaborative Planning | Communication

Leadership | Creative Problem Solving | Teamwork | MS Office | Classroom Technology

  Teach and mentor students in 6^th-8^th grade French and 8^th grade Drama, the latter from 2015-2017

  Wrote and currently utxxxxxxize the curricula used in the 8^th grade Drama class, including development of a curriculum for a new course offered as part of the greater Unified Arts Wheel

o   Offered an overview of theatre from the perspective of an audience member

o   Touched on director and actor duties, taught vocabulary, reviewed jobs in the industry

o   Also discussed acting techniques, using the voice and body in acting, as well as improv and performance

  Instructed 7^th and 8^th grade French, French I and French II classes

  Leveraged innovative teaching methods put forth by the ACTFL for language acquisition

  Taught students using the three modes of communication through the use of real-world websites, publications and activities

  Skxxxxxxlfully assessed students via formative and summative assessments using the modes of communication

  Taught grades 6, 7 and 8 in French; ensured all students receive instruction conducive to their respective learning needs

  Also instructed Grade 7 French Culture at Percy Julian

  Taught chxxxxxxdren that ranged in age from 9-14 in the areas of theatre and improvisation

  Served as the Assistant Director and Director for various plays for after-school and summer programs

  Taught grades 1-8 in French and grades 4-8 in Introduction to Theater

  Served as an engaged member of the Curriculum and Library Committees

  Instructed undergraduate students enrolled in the Introduction to Theatre course

  Focused lectures on topics including production elements and theatre history

  Taught French courses at the grades K-8 levels

  Directed both the fall and spring plays for grades 9-12

  Oversaw yearbook production for grades 9-12 as well

  Developed a curriculum for a new French program in the Lower and Middle Schools

  Acted in a core capacity for numerous extracurricular activities

  Taught grades Pre-K through to 5^th in French

  Instructed Grade 5 Drama

  Also worked outside of the classroom to direct 5th and 6th grade plays

Master of Fine Arts, Theater/Acting, Roosevelt University

Bachelor of Arts, French, Rockford College

Recently completed courses and achieved certification to teach Social Studies at the Middle School level

Also certified to teach French, Drama and English/ Language Arts at the Middle and High School levels

North Central College: Acting I-Lectured on Professional Acting

Chicago College of Performing Arts-Roosevelt University: Introduction to Theatre-Lectured on Directing

March 16, 2018

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Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration. As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

  I bring to any role years of proven teaching and student development success, primarxxxxxxy as it relates to the subjects of French and Drama, including discussion of the history and cultural implications pertinent to both subject areas.

  It is my hope to put the skxxxxxxls I ve refined over the years to practical use in a challenging, engaging new part-time or full-time teaching setting that wxxxxxxl allows for leverage of my many talents as an educator and student advocate.

  My desire to help students achieve their goals exceeds the boundaries of the traditional classroom. I am also a member of school committees and direct school productions in order to serve as the most holistic and dedicated Teacher possible.

  I also aim to play a role in the development of curricular innovations that serve to help students master core concepts.

  To pair with my work chronology, I have an M.F.A. in Theater/Acting and a B.A. in French. I m also certified to teach Social Studies at the Middle School level, as well as to teach French, Drama and English/ Language Arts at the Middle and High School levels.

  Furthermore, my acumen in Drama has led me to be invited to speak on college campuses in a subject matter expert capacity.

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