Kathryn Streets
Pittsburgh
Summary
Language education professional with extensive background in teaching French to diverse student populations. Skilled in interactive teaching methods and fostering positive relationships. Recognized for encouraging student fluency through diverse classroom activities and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Committed to enhancing language proficiency and promoting cross-cultural awareness through engaging curriculum development and immersive learning environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
French Teacher
Baldwin Whitehall School District
08.2011 - Current
- Teach French levels II, III, IV (H), V (CHS/AP).
- Utilize various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Foster positive rapport with students, creating an environment of trust and open communication.
- Implement effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
- Ameliorate student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities, authentic materials, and engaging students in target language conversation.
- Consult with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Encourage active participation by designing engaging group and partner activities and interactive presentations.
- Development and implementation full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Travel abroad with students to French speaking countries.
French Teacher
Middleboro School District
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Taught French levels I, II, III, IV
- Taught on block schedule / 80 minute periods
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Organized annual French cultural events at the school, promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Collaborated with other language teachers to develop cross-curricular projects for a richer learning experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - World Language Education - French
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PAMaster of Arts - Masters in The Art of Teaching Language - French
University of Southern Mississippi
OnlineSkills
- Classroom management
- Interactive teaching methods
- Differentiated instruction techniques
- Cultural immersion
- Assessment and evaluation
- Effective lesson planning
Timeline
French Teacher
Baldwin Whitehall School District
08.2011 - Current
French Teacher
Middleboro School District
08.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Arts - World Language Education - French
Mercyhurst University
Master of Arts - Masters in The Art of Teaching Language - French
University of Southern Mississippi
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