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►ABOUT MEAs a curriculum designer and educational leader, I have been highly successful in developing and implementingcurriculum, lessons, and assessments aligned with educational best practices and organizational learning objectives.My background includes supporting culturally and academically diverse student populations from ages 6 to 18.►DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHSI am an expert in creating high-quality learning materials and leveraging technology in lessons and projects.My expertise includes:▸ Earning recognition as a thought leader in the field. Selected to serve on the Chicago Chapter of AmericanAssociation of Teachers of French (AATF) Council.▸ Authoring articles and communications for AATF Chicago, Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools (SAES), and CendantIntercultural.▸ Participating in a 5-week seminar during a Theatre Festival in Avignon, France, through the National Endowmentfor the Humanities.▸ Collaborating with team members and ensuring instruction is consistent, age-appropriate, differentiated, andaccessible.▸ Embracing a global perspective and understanding of diverse cultures by working in England, France, and SaudiArabia.▸ Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong communications abilities. Bilingual: Fluent in French.►LEADERSHIP & IMPACTI am highly respected for my leadership acumen along with the ability to ensure student success with effectivecurriculum, learning resources, and instruction.Success and impact includes:▸ Leveraging demonstrated expertise to create compelling lessons and online activities; engaging students andmeeting expectations and consistently meeting/exceeding challenging expectations during tenure.▸ Earning recognition by being selected to serve as the Wider Circle Representative.▸ Working across the organization and with key stakeholders to plan sessions that supported the transfer of learningduring professional development workshops to the classrooms throughout Saudi Aramco Expatriate Schools (SAES).▸ Collaborating with the team to select grammar and vocabulary programs that better met the needs of strugglinglearners, English language learners, and advanced learners. Credited with seamlessly incorporating learningactivities that bridged gaps, strengthened reading comprehension, and improved writing accuracy.▸ Adapting and pivoting quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic; partnered with a colleague to create interactivelessons that enabled students to work on French speaking skills, assess speaking using Google Meet and otheronline resources, and engage in online activities and projects.