“Human life is inherently creative. It's why we all have different résumés. … It's why human culture is so interesting and diverse and dynamic.”
Sir Ken Robinson
Listed are some of my professional experiences that build my education as a quality teacher, and as I continue to learn, my list will continue to grow.
Education
Georgia College and State University:
- Master's of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Foreign Language Education
- Bachelor of Arts majoring in French Language and Literature and minoring in English Literature
- Focused on learning and studying French culture, literature, and history
- Blended English literature studies with French literature studies
- Université de Lausanne in Switzerland as an exchange student for one year
- Fully immersed within a foreign culture
- Traveled to other countries during my stay
- Utilized the French language on a daily basis
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Certified
- Coursework included: Teaching Young Learners and Survival English
- Summer Study Abroad in Madrid, Spain
Professional Experience
Listed are work and volunteer experiences related to teaching:
- Kindezi School at Old Fourth Ward English Language Arts/Social Studies teacher, grade 4
- Jewish Kids' Groups Hebrew and Social/Emotional Lead Teacher, grades K-5
- Shiloh High School French Teacher, grades 9-12
- The Alliance Theatre Summer Drama Day Camp Teaching Assistant
- Johns Creek Arts Center Teaching Assistant
- Performing Arts North Lead Teacher
- Southside Dance Company Dance Camp Teacher and Choreographer
- Swiss Language Camps English Teacher/Camp Couselor
- Camp Juliette Low Camp Counselor In Training/Drama and Canoeing Teacher
Workshops and Conferences
Listed are the conferences and professional development workshops I have participated in:
- Poverty Workshop January 2015
- Language Lab Software Training October 2014
- Georgia College Research Conference: Presenter: April 2014
- Summit Middle Grades Education Conference: October 2013
- Georgia International Leadership Conference, Peer Leader: January 2013
- Model Arab League: March 2013
- Georgia International Leadership Conference: January 2011
Travel and Education Abroad
- Study Abroad at the Universidad de Complutense in Madrid, Spain for 5 weeks in 2010. Focus was on World Civilizations.
- International Student Exchange Program in Lausanne, Switzerland, August 2012-July 2013. Focus on French language immersion and Swiss culture. Also worked as graphic designer and delegate in Mosaique: Model United Nations non-profit organization as a student.
- Please refer to Adventures Abroad to see my educational experiences abroad.
Professional Organizations
Listed are the professional organizations that I am currently a member of:
- Professional Association of Georgia Educators
Awards and Honors
Listed are the honors I have earned during my Master's year:
- Certificate of Organizer of the French Film Festival 2013
- President of Pi Delta Phi, 2013
- Student Spotlight at the College of Education: http://www.gcsu.edu/education/student_spotlight_-_rachel_moldovan.htm