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Résumé

Employment History

Pracitcum Student

Ruth Batson Academy, Boston, MA, January 2025 - February 2025

-Spent 30+ hours of full teaching responsibility for lesson planning, conducting lessons, and grading assignments

-Spent 100+ hours in the institution, frequently observing and noting effective, current world language pedagogy

-Passed on observation for a full lesson

-Reflected upon my current pedagogy and adjusted when necessary

Pre-Pacticum Student

Belmont High School, Belmont, MA, September 2024 - December 2024

-Observed world language teachers conduct class for 75+ hours

-Reflected frequently upon their pedagogy within observation journals

-Conducted two of my own miniature lessons in French

-Implemented my own versions of researched world language teaching practices

-Received approval to participate in Boston University's World Language Education Practicum

Higher Achievement Program (HAP) Teacher

Saint Peter's Preparatory School, Jersey City, NJ, Summer: June-July 2022-Present

-Taught enrichment courses on weekdays to improve prospective eighth graders' reading comprehension and essay writing.

-Independently conducted a film class for interested students.

-Organized and coached an extracurricular Track program for students hoping to participate in sports.

-Cultivated relationships with students by providing guidance, support, and discipline when necessary.

Volunteer Tutor

4Boston ACEDONE, Jamaica Plain, MA, October 2020 - May 2024

-Tutored students (K-8) of African immigrant families for four hours once a week in various subjects to improve their academic performance.

-Assisted students with time management strategies to improve study habits.

-Personalized lessons to meet individual needs of each student.

-Demonstrated patience and empathy while helping students overcome challenges with difficult concepts.

Education

Ed.M.

Master's of Education (Ed.M.) in World Language Education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, Boston, MA September 2024 - June 2025

GPA: 4.0

Courses: Teaching Methods in World Language Education (WED WL 511), Curriculum & Assessment in World Language Education (WED WL 511), Second Language Acquisition (WED LS 658), Introduction to Adolescent Development (WED SD 502), A Practical Approach to Classroom Management (WED CT 534), Special Education: Curriculum & Instruction (WED SE 510)

B.A.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Linguistics & Philosophy at Boston College Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences, Chestnut Hill, MA August 2020 - May 2024

GPA: 3.67 Cum Laude

Activities: Boston College Club Running (Safety Officer), Linguistics Club (Treasurer), 4Boston ACEDONE, Boston College Neighborhood Center, Sons of St. Patrick

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