Felicia Garnier
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
French/ESL Teacher skilled in motivating and mentoring students of all ages and learning levels. Practical experience living in France and studying local culture and social sciences.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Hope - Children's Summer Camp
Hope Bible Church
Fayetteville, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Work with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Lead groups of children safely through variety of day camp activities.
- Collaborate with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assist in preparing meals and snacks to provide nutritional needs to campers.
- Ensure safety when traveling with large groups of students(+10 students) to various destinations
French/ESL Teacher
Berean Baptist Academy
Fayetteville, NC
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with Spanish and Music teachers for cross cubiculum learning activities i.e Educational Travel Planning to France and Spain and French Choral Group at Christmas Program
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Homeschool Teacher
Grace Academy Homeschool
Fayetteville NC
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Researched and chose appropriate curriculum to meet children's abilities and grade levels.
- Emphasized practical life skills alongside academics, preparing students for future independence and decision-making abilities.
- Organized hands-on instructional activities to supplement textbook instruction to engage and motivate students.
- Researched multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
- Improved reading comprehension levels through targeted instruction in literacy skills development techniques such as summarizing main ideas and annotating text passages effectively.
French/Adult ESL Instructor
Yorktown Systems Group
Fort Bragg, NC
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, enabling learners to refine their language skills and enhance overall performance.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos, podcasts, and online articles to expose students to authentic English language content while maintaining interest and motivation.
- Collaborated with co-teaching instructor Josie Brauhn to share best practices and create a supportive educational community for adult ESL learners.
- Supported newly arrived immigrants with navigating daily life tasks using English language skills like making appointments or filling out forms.
- Promoted language acquisition through authentic listening and speaking activities, resulting in improved communication skills among students.
- Developed clear and concise lesson plans tailored to the diverse needs of adult ESL learners, ensuring individualized instruction.
- Conducted regular assessments to measure student progress and adjust instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Enriched vocabulary knowledge by introducing subject-specific lexicon pertinent to each student''s professional field or personal interests.
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating interactive activities and real-life examples in lessons.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
Online Adult French Instructor
Chi-Chak LLC
Special Operations Forces Teletraining System
12.2015 - 03.2020
- Evaluated student progress through formative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Increased student engagement by incorporating French culture and media into lessons.
- Improved learning outcomes by adapting teaching methods to individual student needs.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking French by providing regular opportunities for conversation practice.
- Prepared students for success on Oral Proficiency Interview by integrating test-taking strategies into daily instruction.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
French Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville, NC
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Organized French cultural events at the school in liaison with Lafayette Society of Fayetteville and our sister city Saint-Avold, France promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students.
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives aligned with NC World Language Essential Standards
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Instructed 5 levels of French and developed cubiculum for the International Baccalaureate Program
- Worked under the direction of CCS late principal Brian Edkins and obtained licensure through lateral entry
Education
Lateral Entry - NC Teacher Professional Licensure - Education, Literacy, Classroom Management
University of Phoneix
Online06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - French / International & Global Studies - European
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05.2013
Study Abroad Experience - Earned Credits BA French - French/Humanities
Universite Rennes 2
Rennes, France 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Terry Sanford High School
Fayetteville, NC05.2004
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Child Supervision
- Compassionate communication
- Relationship Building
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Group leadership
- Documentation And Reporting
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Enforcing Rules
- Peer Mentoring
- Behavioral assessment
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Time Management
- Activity Planning
- Arts and crafts
Accomplishments
supported Camp Director Kim Baugus in day camp activities and travel
Certification
- K-12 French, NC Department of Instruction - 2015
Languages
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Camp Hope - Children's Summer Camp
Hope Bible Church
07.2023 - Current
French/ESL Teacher
Berean Baptist Academy
07.2021 - 05.2024
Homeschool Teacher
Grace Academy Homeschool
03.2020 - 07.2021
French/Adult ESL Instructor
Yorktown Systems Group
01.2017 - 03.2020
Online Adult French Instructor
Chi-Chak LLC
12.2015 - 03.2020
French Teacher
Cumberland County Schools
08.2012 - 01.2015
Lateral Entry - NC Teacher Professional Licensure - Education, Literacy, Classroom Management
University of Phoneix
Bachelor of Arts - French / International & Global Studies - European
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Study Abroad Experience - Earned Credits BA French - French/Humanities
Universite Rennes 2
High School Diploma -
Terry Sanford High School