Shannon Stone Email & Phone Number

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Longmont, Colorado, United States

-Teaching French using the current textbook, as well as through media such as the internet, songs, magazines and television, which allow students to get a glimpse of ‘real’ French as it is written and spoken in the ‘real world’. -Making French ‘personal’ and relevant by creating opportunities for the students to use what they are learning through penpal exchanges with students in French-speaking countries. -Instilling a sense of respect for other cultures and lifestyles by incorporating my travels and experiences into the curriculum. We have also participated in the Peace Corps’ World Wise Schools program which enables current Peace Corps volunteers to correspond with students and classrooms.-Being available to assist the students both before and after school. -Encouraging each student to do his/her best and believing in his/her capabilities.

Westfield, Nj

-Teaching French using the current textbook, as well as through media such as the internet, songs, magazines and television, which allow students to get a glimpse of ‘real’ French as it is written and spoken in the ‘real world’. -Making French ‘personal’ and relevant by creating opportunities for the students to use what they are learning through penpal exchanges with students in French-speaking countries. -Instilling a sense of respect for other cultures and lifestyles by incorporating my travels and experiences into the curriculum. We have also participated in the Peace Corps’ World Wise Schools program which enables current Peace Corps volunteers to correspond with students and classrooms.-Being available to assist the students both before and after school. -Encouraging each student to do his/her best and believing in his/her capabilities. -Supervisor of the Kiva Micro-Finance club, making students aware of creating sustainable solutions to poverty and together making loans to individuals using the Kiva website. -Creating and supervising the Charity: water club which, in its two years, raised over $20,000 to build fresh water wells at schools in Africa [through fundraisers, student participation, and the generosity of the Westfield community].-Co-supervisor of the French club, which enabled students to gain a glimpse of French culture and language through field trips and unique activities. -Supervisor of the Edison Running Club, which allowed students to engage in both the physical and social benefits of running.

Managua, Nicaragua

Responsibilities: -Planning and implementing English lessons for the SAT program (Rural Tutorial Learning System, in English) which enables children in rural environments to receive a secondary education. -Bringing my teaching knowledge and experience to the school in order to create exciting and engaging lessons that would encourage the students’ desire to learn English.-Setting up a letter exchange between the students in Nicaragua and students at Westfield High School.

New York, Ny

Responsibilities: -Coordinating projects to be translated (setting up translators, proofreaders and quality managers). -Acting as the liaison between the translators and the sales accountants to assure that all the client’s needs were met. -Issuing purchase orders and handling invoices to assure that all expenses were correctly accounted for. -Managing various project at a time, assuring that each one met its specific deadline and that all details were accounted for.

Antibes, France

Responsibilities: -Teaching English to primary school children, ages 7-12.-Creating lesson plans and games that would stimulate excitement and a desire to learn.-Approximately responsible for 200 children, dispersed throughout 8 different classes.-Sharing my passion with the children and showing them that learning another language can be fun and very valuable.

Westfield, Nj

Responsibilities: -Managing the sales floor and supervising the associates.-Helping customers on the floor and at the register.-Reconciling the cash drawer and calculating closing reports.-Opening and closing of store.-Aiding in the training of new sales associates.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Responsibilities: -Photographing children, teenagers, and teachers for yearbook and class photos.-Traveling throughout Arizona and parts of California.-Marketing photo packages and collecting of sales receipts.-Preparing and reconciling expense reports.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) (French), French Language And Literature, A

Activities and Societies: Summer study abroad program - Paris, France

Spanish Language And Literature

Studied Spanish in Quito Ecuador for two months.

Nj Teaching Certification, Education And Teaching, A

Ryt 200, Yoga

200 hour yoga certification.