Ellen M. Dill
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Objective
To seek a position as a French teacher where I will utilize my skills in engaging secondary students in a passion for the French language and culture. Together we will develop literacy skills through first-hand French sources including literature, video, music, and film. Students will develop skills in the areas of speaking and listening, using proper grammar. My classes use all the possible resources available to 21st century learners.
Summary
Exceptionally creative and innovate French teacher with 12 years experience teaching French to middle school and high school students whose first language is not French. Spanish classes conducted as needed in my district as well.
Academic Background
Teaching Background
Certification
Related Experience
Memberships
Summary of Qualifications
Hobbies and Interests
[email protected]
Objective
To seek a position as a French teacher where I will utilize my skills in engaging secondary students in a passion for the French language and culture. Together we will develop literacy skills through first-hand French sources including literature, video, music, and film. Students will develop skills in the areas of speaking and listening, using proper grammar. My classes use all the possible resources available to 21st century learners.
Summary
Exceptionally creative and innovate French teacher with 12 years experience teaching French to middle school and high school students whose first language is not French. Spanish classes conducted as needed in my district as well.
Academic Background
- University of New England, Biddeford, ME, graduation June, 2012, M.Ed. Curriculum & Instructional Strategy
- Mount Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Ma 01705 B.A. cum laude; Psychology & Education, Religion, French Studies (May, 1982)
Teaching Background
- 2006 – present: Ashland Middle School, Ashland, MA, World Language Teacher (French/Spanish)
- 2000 – 2006: Bethany Christian Academy, Mendon, MA Teacher: French, English (American Lit; English Lit.)
Certification
- French (5th – 12th grade, Massachusetts)
- Massachusetts Teacher License #399860
- MTEL test results: Communication and Literacy Skills, French: Pass 3/5/2005
Related Experience
- National presentation: FlipCon12, Chicago, IL, Flipping the French Classroom (June, 2012)
- Curriculum Instruction Meeting: Flipping Your Class & PBL, Ashland MIddle School, MA (May, 2012)
- District-wide training: Implimentation of Wiki pages in classroom & flipped teaching (January, 2011)
- Bullying Presentation (Ashland Middle School, MA) (Spring, 2011)
- Curriculum Mapping, 7th & 8th Grade French (Fall, 2010)
- iPass Rankbook Implementation, District Wide PLC (Fall, 2011)
- Utilizing unified arts in teaching French PLC (Fall, 2010)
- Irony and humor through literature PLC (Winter, 2011-2012)
Memberships
- The Flip Classroom Network
- Alliance Française de Providence
Summary of Qualifications
- Superior ability to run a student-centered classroom, remembering I am teaching students, not curriculum
- Focus on differentiated instruction and multiple teaching strategies to effectively engage students of all ability levels
- Integration of 21st century learning strategies, including use of Wikispaces, Moodle, and online resources
- Exceptional experience teaching all levels of French, from Introductory World Language through French V
- Strong ability to meet statewide curriculum frameworks
Hobbies and Interests
- Letterboxing
- Hiking
- Travel