Language Arts Instructor
Donald M. White
247 Raccoon Run
Seattle, WA 98133
(206) 949-2008
World Language Arts Instructor
Core Competencies
• Lesson Planning • Proactive Classroom Discipline
• Global View Emphasis • Themed Lesson Plans
• Diverse Teaching Style • Cooperative Learning
• Team Teaching • Individualized Learning Styles
Education
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
1995
Teacher Certification Program
Seattle University, Seattle, WA
1993
Bachelor of Arts, French and Spanish (double major)
Certification
Certified in Elementary and Secondary Education
Classroom Experience
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Seattle, WA
2001 – Present
Adult School Language Arts Instructor
Teach ESL classes to adults with a diversity of nativa languages. Use hands-on, conversational lesson design to quickly facilitate progress in English speaking skills.
SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Seattle, WA
1998 – Present
Language Arts Instructor
Teach French Language Classes to middle-school students. Use creativity and dynamic teaching style to reinforce concepts. Frequently use songs and poetry to reinforce concepts and build vocabulary. Use immersion method to facilitate rapid listening comprehension skills.
SEATTLE HIGH SCHOOL, Seattle, WA
1995 – 1998
Language Arts Teacher
Taught blocks of French I, II, and III to advanced High School students. Used immersion and memorization to rapidly facilitate comprehension and basic conversation. Took qualified students to France each summer for cultural studies and in-depth language lessons.
Additional Experience
SEATTLE RECREATION DEPARTMENT, Seattle, WA
1994 – 1995
Translator
Lead translator for all English to French and French to English translation projects for government documents. Also accepted contracts from private corporations in need of a French translator.
Technical Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, Power Point, HyperStudio, and Microsoft Access
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