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Laura Echols 973 Fall Creek ▪ Grapevine, TX 76051 ▪ Phone (214)384-9880 ▪ Email [email protected] OBJECTIVE___________________________________________________________ ____________________________ To obtain a position as a high school French teacher so that I can Inspire and equip students to explore and experience the world. Using authentic, relevant materials to teach French language and culture, I hope to instill in each student a love of learning and a global perspective that extends far beyond the classroom. EDUCATION___________________________________________________________ __________________________ August 2004 - Present Austin College Sherman, TX M. A., Teaching, expected graduation May 2009 Cumulative GPA: 4.0 / 4.0 French 6-12 Certification B. A., French and Psychology (magna cum laude), May 2008 Cumulative GPA: 3.8 / 4.0 Major GPAs: French 3.7, Psychology 3.9 January 2007 - May 2007 Université Stendhal III Grenoble, France Diploma of French Studies, B 2.2 (advanced) French Language and Culture Studies program ▪ Coursework in French grammar, expression, art, history, business, and economics STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________ ______ Plano West Senior High School Plano, TX Feb. 2009 – Present Plan and teach engaging lessons to multicultural classes of French III Honors and French IV/V AP students on a full- time basis (40+ hours/week) Use technology and authentic materials in a student-centered learning environment Develop and implement assessments FOR learning Assisted students in preparing for Texas French Symposium competition
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Laura Echols973 Fall Creek ▪ Grapevine, TX 76051 ▪ Phone (214)384-9880 ▪ Email [email protected]
OBJECTIVE_______________________________________________________________________________________
To obtain a position as a high school French teacher so that I can Inspire and equip students to explore and experience the world. Using authentic, relevant materials to teach French language and culture, I hope to instill in each student a love of learning and a global perspective that extends far beyond the classroom.
EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________
August 2004 - Present Austin College Sherman, TXM. A., Teaching, expected graduation May 2009 Cumulative GPA: 4.0 / 4.0 French 6-12 CertificationB. A., French and Psychology (magna cum laude), May 2008 Cumulative GPA: 3.8 / 4.0 Major GPAs: French 3.7, Psychology 3.9
January 2007 - May 2007 Université Stendhal III Grenoble, FranceDiploma of French Studies, B 2.2 (advanced) French Language and Culture Studies program▪ Coursework in French grammar, expression, art, history, business, and
economics
STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE_______________________________________________________________
Plano West Senior High School Plano, TX Feb. 2009 – Present
Plan and teach engaging lessons to multicultural classes of French II I Honors and French IV/V AP students on a full-t ime basis (40+ hours/week)
Use technology and authentic materials in a student-centered learning environment
Develop and implement assessments FOR learning Assisted students in preparing for Texas French Symposium
competition Administered National French Exam and wil l administer AP Exam
Mayes Elementary School Denison, TX Oct. 2008 – Nov. 2008 Coordinated l iteracy instruction in 2 n d grade classroom for six weeks
(5 hrs/wk) Used guided reading groups, cooperative learning centers, and
reader’s workshop to facil itate development of phonics, writing, and spell ing skil ls
Denison High School Denison, TX Sep. 2007 – Dec. 2007 Observed, planned, and taught lessons in French I, I I , and II I classes
(5 hrs/wk)
Jefferson Elementary School Sherman, TX Sep. 2006 – Dec. 2006 Observed, planned, and taught lessons in a 3 r d grade classroom (5
hrs/wk) Assisted with math, writing, and social studies instruction
St. Clement and St. James School London, England May 2006 – Aug. 2006 Assisted teachers in all grade levels (nursery school to Year 6) on a
full t ime basis in a culturally and economically diverse environment Served as resource teacher for ELL and special education students Taught lessons about American culture and tolerance Assistant director of Year 6 musical production
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RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________
Austin College Study Abroad Office Sherman, TX Study Abroad Ambassador Aug. 2007- Dec. 2008
Promoted Austin College study abroad program by conducting large-group information sessions for prospective and current students and their parents
Coordinated and led programs to educate the student body about different countries
Advised and mentored students before, during, and after their study abroad programs
Updated and improved program website and created on-campus promotional displays
Montessori Academy of North Texas Sherman, TX After-School Teacher Sep. 2006- Dec. 2006
Planned and taught lessons to groups of students ages 3-9 Adhered to the Montessori philosophy of education
HONORS AND AWARDS________________________________________________________
Phi Beta Kappa, 2008-presentPsi Chi (psychology honor society), 2006-presentPi Delta Phi (French honor society), 2006-presentAlpha Chi (academic honor society), 2006-presentCarl B. & Florence E. King Fellowship in Teacher Education, 2008-2009Departmental Honors Nominee, French and Psychology, 2007Austin College Dean’s Scholarship, 2004-2008Austin College Student Leadership Award, 2004-2007
SKILLS AND INTERESTS________________________________________________________
Fluent in written and spoken FrenchVery familiar with French cultureExperienced travelerAdept at using all Microsoft Office applications, FrontPage, Pinnacle, PhotoStory, PhotoShop, Flash, and other Internet applications and software
