Brianna Lau

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA May 2015
Double Major: French Education and Theatre Education
Overall GPA: 3.6
Study Abroad, Universit dAvignon, Avignon, France, Summer 2013

FRENCH LANGUAGE SKILLS

C1 Level European Framework of Reference for Languages Present
French Coursework Includes: Advanced Grammar, Composition and Conversation;
French Literature Survey courses; and Civilization

TEACHING-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Guest Services Representative Jun. 2016 Present
Gunston Hall Lorton, VA
Lead tours of the historic house with particular emphasis on George Mason's life and legacy
Run the front desk, greeting guests, selling tickets, and answering phones
Help on additional projects throughout the museum
English Assistant, Collge Les Amandeirets and Lyce Jean Lurat Oct. 2015 Apr. 2016
Acadmie dAix-Marseille Martigues, France
Led small group lessons on a variety of topics, including those selected by the lead teacher
Used a variety of media, technologies, and active play to engage in language and its purposes
Introduced American culture and celebrated its differences and similarities with French culture
Lived in France and embraced the cultural opportunity to fully immerse in the language
Student Teacher, Northwood Middle and High Schools Jan. 2015 Present
Smyth County, VA Public Schools Saltville, VA
Provide instruction for French I, French III, and French IV classes
Completing over 180 hours of hands-on, in-classroom instruction and 120 hours of observation
After-School Theatre Program, Elementary Level Oct. 2014 Dec. 2014
Washington County, VA Public Schools Abingdon, VA
Planned and implemented one and a half hour lessons weekly for 22 of elementary-aged students
Worked with students to create and produce an original play including script, props, and costumes
After-School Theatre Program, Intermediate Level Feb. 2014 Mar. 2014
Washington County, VA Public Schools Damascus, VA
Co-planned two-hour lessons twice a week of theatre games, warm-ups, rehearsals, and instruction
Co-directed a one-act play with a cast of 16 middle school students for community performance
Supplemental Instructor, Theatre Department Aug. 2012 Dec. 2012
Emory & Henry College Emory, VA
Dr. Kelly Bremners ETLA 101: Controversy in the Theatre class
Helped students become familiar with different educational resources available
Held weekly meetings to aid students with the curriculum and strategies

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
President of local chapter of French honors society (Pi Delta Phi)
Member of national theatre honors fraternity (Alpha Psi Omega)
Member of national first year honors fraternity (Phi Eta Sigma)
Recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award for Foreign Languages at Emory & Henry College
Recipient of the Matilda & William Lee Young Fine Arts Scholarship at Emory & Henry College