Martha George
Pfafftown
Summary
Self-motivated and collaborative leader brings high energy problem-solving skills to improving work culture.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Translations Director
Dreamspinner Press
05.2010 - Current
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting and budgeting.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
French Teacher
Covington Independent Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2010
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts by identifying areas of improvement based on student performance data and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
French Teacher
North Forest Independent School District
08.1995 - 05.2005
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts by identifying areas of improvement based on student performance data and evidence-based teaching practices.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.
- Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Designed curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of French language and culture in students.
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
- Encouraged active participation by designing engaging group activities and interactive presentations.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Served as a mentor for new French teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated special excursions to local points of interests and more extensive study trips to expand learning for French-language students.
Education
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2002
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC05.1994
Skills
- Organizational Structuring
- Program Management
- Data Analysis
- Delegating Work
- Project Management
- Bilingual in French
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Translations Director
Dreamspinner Press
05.2010 - Current
French Teacher
Covington Independent Public Schools
08.2005 - 05.2010
French Teacher
North Forest Independent School District
08.1995 - 05.2005
Masters of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
Wake Forest University
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