JESSICA GUINDON

1705 Erin Court Unit D, Fort Collins, CO 80525(970) 568-0663

jessica_guindon@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Masters of French Language, Literature and Cultures
May 2015
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Arts, French and English
2012
University of Montevallo, Montevallo, AL

Aug

PROFILE
Strong classroom management skills including managing student behavior and class
time efficiently
2 years of teaching experience at both the elementary and the university level,
including grading assignments, creating lessons and examinations
Strong social skills; positive leadership role model for students
WORK EXPERIENCE

Colorado State University, French Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sept 2014-May 2015
Fort Collins, CO
Created weekly plans, daily lessons, and unit exams
Interacted with students daily, both individually and as a larger group in the
classroom
Collaborated with an advisor to create interactive and engaging activities
Encouraged students to participate in community activities involving Francophone
language and cultures

Colorado State University, Foreign Language Computer Lab Manager

Aug 2013-July 2014
Fort Collins, CO
Supervised student workers as they managed the front desk of the lab
Calculated and submitted student-worker hours biweekly to payroll
Managed technology issues and maintenance of the labs equipment

Lducation nationale, English Language Teaching Assistant

Oct 2012-Apr 2013
Gien, France
Worked with elementary school teachers to create English lessons for their French
students
Taught English grammar and vocabulary to students ages 6-12
Immersed self in the local language and culture, thereby significantly increasing
French language skills
University of Montevallo, Harbert Writing Center Consultant
Aug 2011- May 2012
Montevallo, AL
Worked one-on-one with students to improve their writing skills by helping them
edit their academic papers
Offered writing advice to both native and nonnative English speakers
Increased professional development through continued learning with fellow tutors,
guided by a professor advisor

University of Montevallo, Upward Bound Bridge Writing Tutor

May 2012, 2013
Montevallo, AL
Mentored entering University freshman as they took their first college English
course
Helped brainstorm, organize, and edit student compositions, leading them in
learning about university-level expectations
LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE
CSU Walker Teaching in Excellence Award Nomination
Mar 2015
Nominated in recognition for a record of outstanding teaching
CSU French Club, Graduate Faculty Liaison
Aug
2014-May 2015
Attended biweekly French Club officer meetings as graduate student representative
Sent out weekly announcements to faculty regarding the French Club activities
Helped plan club events, including recruiting volunteers and composing schedules
for the clubs
philanthropic Bake Sales
Hosted conversation groups by guiding undergraduate students in meaningful and
engaging discussions

Collage CSU Foreign Language Graduate Publication, Co-editor

Aug 2014-May 2015
Recruited support from local businesses for sponsorship and in-store displays

Edited and formatted student submissions for publication

Colorado State Early Childhood Center, Volunteer French Teacher
Sept 2013-Jan 2014
Co-instructed weekly 30-minute French language sessions to preschool age children
Utilized creative and fun activities to keep the children engaged in language
learning