Heather d.
Private tutor in Chandler, AZ
Education
EDUCATION May 2014: M.A., French 3.89 GPA The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona May 2009: B.A, Communication, French (minor) 3.66 GPA Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona May 2003: Scholastic Diploma Honors Dobson High School HONORS & ORGANIZATIONS 2014 Summa Cum Laude, The University of Arizona 2013 Loyal A.T. Gryting Memorial Scholarship, The University of Arizona 2009 Magna Cum Laude, Arizona State University 2007-2009 Dean’s List of Accomplished Scholars, Arizona State University
Experience
PROFESSIONAL/TEACHING EXPERIENCE July 2015 – Present: Subject Expert Teacher, French BASIS Educational Group (Mesa Campus) Scottsdale, Arizona - Providing French instruction for all levels (beginning through AP) - Daily online and face-to-face communication with parents & students - Ongoing French curriculum modification & development Aug. 2014 – May 2015: French Teacher Scottsdale Unified School District Coronado High School & Ingleside Middle School Scottsdale, Arizona - Instructing French I, II, & III to middle and high school students - Daily online and face-to-face communication with parents & students - Member of foreign language instructional materials committee Aug. 2012 – May 2014: Graduate Associate in Teaching, Department of French & Italian The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona - Providing beginning and intermediate French instruction to undergraduate students through a literacy-based language approach January 2014 – April 2014: French Language Teaching Assistant (Internship) International School of Tucson Tucson, Arizona - Providing classroom assistance to teachers eight hours per week - Providing group & individualized instruction to children ages three to nine - Instructing extra-curricular classical ballet to elementary students Oct. 2009 – June 2011: English Language Teaching Assistant French Ministry of Education Cities of Reims & Charleville-Mézières, France - Instructing beginning, intermediate, and advanced level English classes to French elementary and high school students twelve hours per week - Providing concentrated instruction in pronunciation, culture, and verbal expression - Preparing final-year Terminale secondary school students as well as BTS post-secondary students for oral English examinations June 2010 – July 2010: French Summer Immersion Camp Instructor International School of Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona - Instructing French to children aged three to seven five days a week - Organization and choreography of end-of-session performances - Firsthand communication with students’ parents LANGUAGES English (native) French (near-native) Spanish (intermediate-high) HONORS & ORGANIZATIONS 2014 Summa Cum Laude, The University of Arizona 2013 Loyal A.T. Gryting Memorial Scholarship, The University of Arizona 2009 Magna Cum Laude, Arizona State University 2008-2009 Le Cercle Français, Arizona State University 2007-2009 Dean’s List of Accomplished Scholars, Arizona State University COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint Web 2.0: Wordpress Blog, YouTube, WordReference, Google Docs, Microsoft Online Classroom Management Platforms: Moodle, MyFrenchLab, Synergy, PowerSchool/PowerTeacher
Availability
Any day after 3PM, Weekends at any time
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 1 hour away for a flat fee
Hobbies
Hello, my name is Heather de Lugt. Thank you so much for considering me to tutor your son or daughter in French, and if you are a university student, thank you for considering me to help you with your French class. I love teaching French and seeing my students succeed. Most of all, I love seeing the love of French that gets instilled in them. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy cooking, taking ballet class, reading, playing with my white boxer dog, and watching Spanish-language movies (they're my favorite... but don't tell my students that!). My journey with French began way back when I was 9 years old. I was taking ballet class and was enthralled with how all the terms were in French. When I had the option of a foreign language in high school, I chose French. I had a teacher who was extremely passionate about the subject and instilled a love for French in her students. I studied French throughout high school... And I still keep in touch with my high school French teacher! After I graduated high school, I decided to study French and communication, with my end goal focused on living in France for a few years. I graduated in 2009, and went to live in France for two years teaching English in high school and elementary school with the French Ministry of Education. It was an amazing experience in so many ways. After returning back home from France in 2011, I decided to pursue my graduate studies. I graduated in 2014 with a Master of Arts in French. I currently teach French at BASIS,which I love. In addition to my teaching experience, I have tutored all ages and levels, from young children to adults. I look forward to sharing my love of French with you and helping you succeed!
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