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| Title: | Wadad Gellad Finan |
| Posted by: | Wadad Gellad Finan |
| Location: | Simsbury, |
| Date: | December 12, 2009 |
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Details: Wadad Gellad Finan Career Objective Proven educator, native fluency, technology oriented, seeking a challenging position teaching French and/or other World Languages. AP Reader, and French language specialist. Academic Preparation 2005-2010 PhD in French Literature (in progress), UCONN, Storrs July 2000 MA French as a Foreign Language, Cavilam / Blaise Pascal University, Vichy, France June 1972 Certificate in Psychology, Lumière University, Lyon 2 /Ecole des Lettres, Beirut, Lebanon June 1970 BA in Law and Political Science, St Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon June 1965 French Baccalauréat, St Joseph de l'Apparition, Beirut, Lebanon Employment 2003-2009 French Language Instructor, Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, CT 06070 Taught all levels of French using all four important skills during the class - reading, writing, listening, and speaking - nurturing students while keeping standards high, giving each learner the appropriate challenge, using a wide range of activities appealing to a variety of intelligences to reinforce the target language, motivating students on many projects: French Club, pen pal activities, movies projects, posters, songs, etc., leaded several groups to Europe, touring England, Italy, and Spain in addition to France, established an exchange between Ethel Walker and a school in France collaborating with the local public high school on this program, represented the Language department on the school’s Technology Committee, created a website to enhance students’ learning, carried out other regular school duties and activities such as parent conferences, dorm and study hall's supervisions, and has participated in reading exams for the College Board. In brief, has served as facilitator, mentor, lifelong learner, and role model for young women. 2002-2003 French Language Instructor, Emma Willard School, Troy, NY Taught French II and French IV in a girl's boarding school. One year sabbatical substitute. Continuously motivating students to find new ways to learn and appreciate a second language. Have also researched various publishing companies to aid in textbook selection for the language department. Using the Internet to maximize on the available resources: audio, visual, text, etc. which all serve to enhance the second language experience. Led faculty in-service training on using Front page program to create a Web page. Created a web page for the Foreign Language Division. Carried out other regular school duties and activities such as parent conferences, dorm and study hall's supervisions. 2000-2002 FrenchTeacher, Cistercian Preparatory School, Irving, TX Successfully taught French I, II, III, & IV in the Upper School: 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Instructed at an all honors program level. Implemented a total immersion technique of foreign language acquisition through a nearly all French instruction methodology in the classroom. Taught all levels of French using college level curriculum and texts in order to prepare students successfully for the Advanced Placement Examination in French as well as the National French Contest (AATF). Used the Internet as a tool for research and enrichment activities for the classroom. Aided in development of curriculum, text book selection, writing of syllabi, and Scope and Sequence for the French Department. Carried out other supervisory duties as assigned by the School’s Head Master. June- July 2002 Adjunct Faculty, French Language Instructor, Richland College dcccd, Dallas, TX Successfully taught Intermediate French taking into account individual student needs, abilities, background and experience. Carried out on-going and final assessment. Used a variety of teaching methods and appropriate resources to enable students to maximize their learning and develop confidence. Undertook other duties as assigned by the Foreign Language Coordinator. 1992-1999 French Instructor, French Cultural Center, Beirut, Lebanon Successfully taught French language and culture to students and professionals at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Increased studies knowledge of French through a variety of FSL methodologies. Served as examiner for National French examinations DELF and DALF. Made recommendations as to students' progress in French to determine proper placement. Carried out other regular Cultural Center's duties and activities such as development of curriculum, text book selection, writing of syllabi, and Scope and Sequence for general and business French. 1990-1992 FSL Teacher – Greater Beirut Evangelical School. Beirut, Lebanon Planned and delivered a quality learning program, fulfilled syllabi and accreditation requirements, advised and guided students and encouraged progression. Carried out other regular school duties and tasks including supervisions and teacher substitutions. Professional Associations American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) American Association of French Teachers (AATF) MLA Professional Development ACTFL, Developing Oral Proficiency: Crossing Major Borders, March 28, 2009 ACTFL, Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) Familiarization, March 21, 2009 College Board/ETS, AP Reading, June 2008 College Board/ETS, AP Reading, June 2007 College Board/ETS, AP Reading, June 2006 State of Connecticut, Teaching on the Cutting Edge! Technology in the High School, November 27, 2007 Connecticut COLT Annual Fall Conference, Discover Languages…Discover the World ,October 30, 2006 Connecticut COLT Spring Conference and Annual Meeting, Reaching Out to the Community, May 8, 2006 Connecticut COLT, Eight Annual Technology Workshop, Technology in 2005: The year of Languages, January 29, 2005 Connecticut COLT, Ninth Annual Technology Workshop, Making Connections Through World Languages, January28, 2006 Congrès mondial des professeurs de français, July 19-23, 2004, Atlanta attendee, Bureau of Education & Research workshop, Current, Best strategies for Strengthening Foreign Language Instruction, April 2000 scholarship recipient, French Embassy of New York, Grenoble, France, August 2001 scholarship recipient, French Embassy of Beirut, CIEP, Sèvres, France, September 1997 scholarship recipient, French Embassy of Beirut, Cavilam, Vichy, France, July 1995 numerous workshops and in-service training, French Cultural Center, Beirut, Lebanon, 1992-1997 COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, GradeQuick and FrontPage Editor, Microsoft Internet Explorer. Using the Internet and Language Lab technology for language research and classroom enhancement. LANGUAGES French - Advanced Arabic – Intermediate High Spanish - Novice INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES International and multicultural shows and festivals Family related activities, international travel and reading |
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