Katherine R.

Frey
5323 Owen Rd. Linden, MI 48451 freykath@msu.edu 810-513-3030

Objective
I am seeking a position teaching French for Secondary Education and to advise after school activities and programs that will advance World Language interest such as a French Club and/or World Language Week.

Education
Fall 2011-Spring 2012 Teacher Certification Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Fall 2007-Spring 2012 Bachelor of Arts Degree in French Michigan State University, Honors College, East Lansing, MI Major: French, Highly Qualified as of May 2012 Minor: History Cumulative GPA: 3.86 Summer 2008 Fall 2003Spring 2007 French Language, Literature, and Culture Study Abroad Institut de Touraine, Tours, France High School Diploma Linden High School, Linden, MI

Teaching Experience
May-June 2012 Long-term Substitute Walled Lake Central High School, Commerce, MI Collaborating, creating and implementing lesson plans for French 3, 4, and AP Upholding absent teachers policies and practices in the classroom Responsible for evaluating student work Co-sponsor of French Club Teaching Intern Walled Lake Central High School, Commerce, MI Assumed direction of French 3 and 4 classes Created and implemented unit plans based upon the Walled Lake Consolidated School District Curriculum and Michigan World Language Standards Created original and engaging lesson plans based upon curriculum and Michigan World Language Standards Created and implemented authentic assessments based upon student choice and inquiry Participated in teacher development days, staff meetings, and district language collaboration meetings Participated in parent/teacher conferences

August 2011April 2012

 Incorporated authentic French media into the classroom such as songs, videos, newscasts Incorporated technology into lessons such as document cameras, projectors, a protected Youtube channel for student work etc. Experimented and implemented different classroom management strategies Became a part of the school community by attending WLC sports games, theatre productions, and tutoring Completed inquiry based upon increasing student use of the target language (French) Participated in and chaperoned the Walled Lake Central French Club activities and events October 2010May 2011 Senior Year Field Placement Holt High School, Holt, Michigan Actively assisted in French 1 and 2 classes for 4 hours a week Created and lead activities to supplement mentors lessons Participated in assessment and maintaining student grades Inquired about and observed mentor teaching practices Presented at Holt High Schools World Language Week French for Kids Academic Program Michigan State University Worked with ages 7-12 and assisted in lead teachers lesson plans Junior Year Field Placement Gardner Middle School, Lansing, Michigan Tutored within an English Language Learners class Observed second language instruction Sophomore Year Field Placement Pattengill Middle School, Lansing, MI Observed teaching and tutored students in an English as a Second Language classroom setting French Film Festival Michigan State University Assembled meaningful films to share with the Lansing Community Researched and created presentations surrounding the films Presented the presentations in both English and French

January-April 2012

January-May 2011

January-May 2010

Teaching Related Experience

September 2010April 2011

2003-2004 (All year) Small Group Leader Metro Detroit Christian Church, Farmington Hills, MI Coordinated with youth pastors to prepare small group activities and discussions Led and coordinated youth relationship building events 2001-2002 Sunday School and Childcare Assistant Metro Detroit Christian Church, Farmington Hills, MI Helped Sunday School teacher with lessons and led childrens activities and/or small groups Cared for toddlers during the church services

Professional Development and Memberships

November 2011 August 2011-2012 Spring 2010-Present Certification/ Skills Michigan World Language Association Conference Member of Michigan World Language Association Member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Simulated Oral Proficiency Interview (SOPI) Advanced Low MTTC Basic Skills and French Red Cross First Ad, CPR Computer Proficiency: Macintosh OS, PC, Microsoft, Skyward

Awards

Deans List 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Hermann H. Thornton Award for French Excellence

References
Barbie Green French Teacher (Mentor) Walled Lake Central High School 1600 Oakley Rd. Commerce, MI 48390 248-956-4925 Barbiegreen@wlcsd.org Kristina Crandall Field Instructor Michigan State University 23542 Military Rd. Dearborn Heights, MI 48127 313-378-0750 cranda43@msu.edu

David Davenport Teacher Education Program 3025 Staten Ave, Apt 5 Lansing, MI 48910 517-899-6345 davenp98@msu.edu