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Beverley Sinclair

Summary

Organized and professional French Instructor with many years of expertise in French language instruction. Known for developing lesson plans to target diverse learning styles and educational needs in classrooms of 20+ students. Fosters excellent communication with students, parents and department to achieve instructional goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

French Teacher- Years 11 and 12

Wesley College, WA
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
  • Served as a mentor for new French teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
  • Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.

French Teacher- Years -7-12

Penrhos College
04.2022 - 05.2022

I replaced a teacher who had left at the end of Term One whilst the school looked for a full-time permanent teacher.


  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

French Teacher- Years 7-12

Presbyterian Ladies College
10.2014 - 12.2021

During my time at PLC, my roles were from Years 6(PYP)-12.

I successfully taught the International Baccalauréat in Diploma Levels, encompassing both Higher Level, mostly Native French speakers, and Standard Level.

I also taught the ATAR French course in Years 11 and 12 as well as Years 7-12 from the WA Curriculum.

  • Encouraged active participation by designing engaging group activities and interactive presentations.
  • Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
  • Assisted struggling students with individualized tutoring sessions, improving their overall performance in class.
  • Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
  • Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
  • Served as a mentor for new French teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.
  • Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
  • Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • Organized annual French cultural events at the school, promoting awareness and appreciation for the culture among all students.
  • Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
  • Coordinated study abroad programs for interested students, facilitating immersion experiences that deepened their understanding of French culture and language proficiency.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Gifted and Talented Teacher, TESOL Teacher, French

Scotch College
04.2007 - 12.2011
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Prepared and distributed progress reports and report cards using [Software].
  • Identified children's collective and individual learning needs to plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to maximize individual learning and capture interest.
  • Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

ESL Teacher

Milner College
04.2006 - 12.2007

French and Italian Teacher

St Mary's Anglican Girls School
02.2000 - 04.2006
  • Implemented formative assessments throughout lessons to gauge student understanding in real-time continuously.
  • Designed and administered assessments to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
  • Conducted oral proficiency assessments to evaluate students'' speaking abilities accurately, informing instructional modifications as needed.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that aligned with state standards, ensuring consistent progression towards learning objectives.
  • Initiated a peer mentoring program that allowed advanced learners to support beginners actively, promoting collaboration skills among students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly through quizzes, tests, and individual evaluations, providing feedback for improvement.
  • Provided personalized tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to noticeable improvements in their performance.
  • Actively participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in foreign language education.

French and German Teacher

Perth College
02.1984 - 12.1990

French, German and English Teacher

Penrhos College
01.1979 - 05.1982

Education

Diploma of Education - Foreign Languages

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
04.1978

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
04.1976

Skills

  • Student Tutoring
  • Differentiated Instruction Techniques
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Cultural immersion
  • Feedback and correction
  • Curriculum Design
  • Written communication mastery
  • Advanced Grammar Knowledge
  • Teaching young learners
  • Literature analysis
  • Native French speaker
  • French fluency
  • Language exchange coordination

Languages

French
Full Professional
German
Professional Working
Italian
Limited Working

Timeline

French Teacher- Years 11 and 12

Wesley College, WA
04.2023 - 06.2023

French Teacher- Years -7-12

Penrhos College
04.2022 - 05.2022

French Teacher- Years 7-12

Presbyterian Ladies College
10.2014 - 12.2021

Gifted and Talented Teacher, TESOL Teacher, French

Scotch College
04.2007 - 12.2011

ESL Teacher

Milner College
04.2006 - 12.2007

French and Italian Teacher

St Mary's Anglican Girls School
02.2000 - 04.2006

French and German Teacher

Perth College
02.1984 - 12.1990

French, German and English Teacher

Penrhos College
01.1979 - 05.1982

Diploma of Education - Foreign Languages

University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of Western Australia
Beverley Sinclair