Experience Summary
The Khabele School, Austin, Texas.
French Teacher, 2011-2012.
Taught French I, II, and III at the middle and high school levels; middle school advisor.
National Evaluation Systems, Austin, Texas
French Exam Scorer, 2000-2009 (intermittently)
Maintained inter-rater reliability for each grading session. Scored Texas Oral Proficiency Tests (TOPT) for candidates for French teacher certification.
Region XIII Service Center, Austin, Texas.
Field Support Specialist, 2007-2011.
Observed, coached, supported, and mentored first year teachers in the alternative certification program. Conducted pre and post-observation conferences. Collected and analyzed data on teaching practices, using it to increase student achievement. Met with school mentors and principals regarding mentees’ progress. Led mentees through self-evaluation and goal setting processes. Provided systematic support for beginning teachers in their first year on the job.
Child Inc., Austin, Texas.
Consultant, 2004-2010.
Prepared a report for the Texas legislature detailing the coordination of child care services among Head Start programs, public pre-Kindergarten programs, and day care centers. Conducted Pre-Kindergarten readiness exams (PPVT & Woodcock-Johnson) and observed and evaluated teachers and students.
TECA/University of Pittsburgh, Austin, Texas.
Classroom Observer, 2007-2009.
Observed and rated classroom teachers participating in the Content Focused Coaching (Accountable Talk) research project. Maintained inter-rater reliability with project lead throughout the two-year process.
Fulmore Middle School, Austin, Texas.
Principal Intern, 2005-2006
Completed requirements for Texas Principalship certification, including
participation in regular ARD meetings, parent/principal meetings, weekly administrator meetings, classroom observations, vertical and horizontal team meetings, and principal trainings. Attended year-long training in Accountable Talk, wrote monthly teacher newsletter articles.
Le Lycee Francais d'Austin (French pre- and elementary school), Austin, Texas.
Director, 2001-2004.
Hired, trained, and supervised all teachers and assistants, ensured compliance
with state (DFPS) regulations, attended board meetings, created master schedules, conducted weekly staff meetings, organized recruiting events and community outreach, observed and evaluated teachers and assistants, coordinated parent activities, helped coordinate fundraisers, advised teachers on discipline matters, wrote weekly newsletters, lead the program through NAEYC Accreditation, oversaw all daily operations, evaluated success of the program and implemented changes.
Le Lycee Francais d'Austin, Austin, Texas.
Head of English department, Teacher, 2001-2004.
Part-time teacher for three year olds, first grade, and fifth grade. Ensured that the English and French programs were aligned. Translated curriculum and was lead teacher.
Petite Ecole Internationale, Austin, Texas.
Teacher, 2000-2001.
Lead teacher for 2-3 year old Montessori class. Created a significant amount
of activities for the school and assisted in teacher training.
Holt Rinehart and Winston, Austin, Texas.
Assistant Editor, French Department, 1997-1999.
Wrote activities for students' and teachers' editions of secondary French
textbooks, edited books and all ancillaries, wrote internet activities to
accompany chapters, did translations, presented trainings at staff meetings.
University of Texas Education department, Austin, Texas.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1997-1998.
Observed and evaluated elementary level student teachers and
secondary foreign language student teachers.
International Education Systems, Austin, Texas.
Teacher Coordinator, 1999.
Recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated elementary level teachers working in after-school foreign language programs. Provided support materials, in-
class assistance, and feedback.
Gibbs Elementary School, Little Rock, Arkansas.
French Teacher, 1993-1996.
Created and taught entire French curriculum for K-6 students. Collaborated with Spanish and German departments to develop cooperative activities for students.
Teaching Style
Hands on, lots of varied activities, group and partner work.
My Hobbies
Dance, cooking, reading, travel, foreign films.