Natacha Muller
Melbourne
Summary
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding district standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
French Language Assistant
Lauriston Girls' School
38 Huntingtower Rd, Armadale VIC 3143
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced language learning by developing engaging and interactive lesson plans.
- Supported students with language barriers by offering one-on-one assistance and additional resources for practice outside of class.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing feedback and adjusting teaching methods as necessary for success.
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning atmosphere and encouraging open communication about academic struggles or concerns.
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging activities for diverse learning styles, leading to improved understanding and retention of material.
- Boosted student enthusiasm for language studies with creative activities and multimedia resources.
French Language Assistant
St Catherine's School
Toorak, VIC
05.2023 - Current
- Conserved time by reading, researching and analyzing information in advance
- Used discretion, confidentiality and good judgment to handle C-Level matters
- Utilized technology-based tools to assist students with pronunciation and memorization
- Supported reading, writing and conversational skills development through application of French language concepts
- Promoted student goal achievement by setting clear expectations for learning objectives
- Contributed to student recruitment and retention objectives, promoting class offerings to potential and current students.
French Lecturer
University Latrobe
Bundoora, VIC
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced linguistic proficiency by designing engaging French language courses, incorporating various cultural aspects and historical contexts.
- Reported on student progress to proactively address challenges or provide supplemental instruction for high-achieving students
- Increased comprehension and conversational speaking abilities with frequent class discussions, conversations and skill-building lessons
- Guided students in mastery of French language fundamentals.
- Participated actively in professional development opportunities aimed at expanding pedagogical knowledge, staying current on best practices in foreign language education.
Founder/Creator
French Book Club
03.2020 - Current
- Creating from scratch a French Book Club during a worldwide pandemic gathering more than 30 active members
- Developing useful technology techniques to connect weekly
- Managing weekly online meetings with different themes and hosting several debates
- Providing new culture resources to the French community
- Coordinating book orders and distribution to all members
- Posted useful, creative and timely content on social media, blog and website.
Founder/Director
The French Loop
Melbourne, VIC
01.2019 - Current
- Creating and managing a sole trader business over 4 years
- Organizing performance schedules and designated each performance's theme and directing artists
- Addressing school and corporates concerns and working together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Drove business growth and community visibility through implementation of targeted marketing and sales strategies
- Managing strategic business planning and day-to-day operations to optimize organization's financial position
- Managed business finances, keeping operations on sound financial footing with careful supervision
- Planned events to boost community engagement and connect with local media for coverage
- Developed creative ideas to position organization as industry leader
- Formulated decisions about finances, branding and other business factors
- Facilitated business continuity, negotiating contracts and agreements with partners.
Drama Teacher
Ecole Francaise de Melbourne
09.2017 - Current
- Supported creativity by teaching lessons improvisation
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to structure classroom activities
- Prepared and implemented curricula for drama student program focusing on individual student strengths.
French Teacher
In language boutique
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Organized themed lessons highlighting various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students
- Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling students
- Promoted comprehension of written French by compiling and assigning reading materials
- Employed improv interactive learning methods to instruct students in French language and culture.
Artistic Director
Business School EM Strasbourg
09.2010 - 06.2017
- Directed and created the entire curriculum of improvisation drama department in the school
- Created and hosted over 300 shows (generating a profit of €10000)
- Managed trainings and improv inter school tournaments yearly
- Created and developed an eloquence contest
- Boosted a stand-up training for students and brought them to proceed to their first stage experience
- Hosted and created the content of Night's art yearly for an audience of more than 1000 people.
School Coordinator
Strasbourg Council City
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Aligned curriculum, instruction and assessment tools to support children development
- Developed and implemented strategic vision and mission for continuous and positive school growth
- Established and managed systems to create focused, quality educators
- Managed school resources to improve children lunch break and after school activities
- Creating a great sense of community with all educators.
Drama Teacher
Specialised Foster centre Adele de Glaubitz
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Supported creativity by teaching lessons improvisation and offer the children a safe space to express themselves
- Coordinated and directed dramatic performances involving up to 20 students
- Collaborated with other staff in arts department to enable the artistic emancipation of the children
- Working with all team members towards the well-being of the children by helping them feeling confident and happy.
Drama Teacher
Gem Ludica 67
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Helping participants to connect again with the society using improvisation fundamentals such as enlighten your partner, communication skills, team building and rule of yes
- Providing a content specific to the participants abilities
- Taking part of a reintegration program as a volunteer.
Education
Master of Arts - Drama
University Of Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France09.2015
Licence of Arts - Drama
University of Strasbourg
Strasbourg, France09.2013
High School Diploma -
Lycee Saint Joseph
07.2009
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Great communication skills
- Prospecting and Networking
- Decision Making
- Calm Under Pressure
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Student Tutoring
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Cultural Immersion
- French Fundamentals
- Student Engagement
- Learning Style Assessment
- Academic Advisement
- Public Speaking
- Event Planning
- Literature Analysis
- Curriculum Development and Delivery
Timeline
French Language Assistant
Lauriston Girls' School
01.2024 - Current
French Language Assistant
St Catherine's School
05.2023 - Current
French Lecturer
University Latrobe
04.2023 - Current
Founder/Creator
French Book Club
03.2020 - Current
Founder/Director
The French Loop
01.2019 - Current
French Teacher
In language boutique
01.2019 - 07.2019
Drama Teacher
Ecole Francaise de Melbourne
09.2017 - Current
Drama Teacher
Specialised Foster centre Adele de Glaubitz
01.2015 - 07.2015
Drama Teacher
Gem Ludica 67
01.2014 - 12.2014
Artistic Director
Business School EM Strasbourg
09.2010 - 06.2017
School Coordinator
Strasbourg Council City
01.2010 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Drama
University Of Strasbourg
Licence of Arts - Drama
University of Strasbourg
High School Diploma -
Lycee Saint Joseph