Alison R. S.

Dykman______________________________________
-- haslettfrench.weebly.com -Resourceful and passionate French teacher. Works without the benefit of a textbook and creates
curriculum from authentic materials, whenever possible. Considers it a point of pride to instill a love
of Francophone culture and the art of speaking French. Offers individualized instruction and
technological support at home to insure all students succeed. Communicates with parents, students
and stuff to create an environment that is welcoming to all and conducive to learning and taking
risks with a new language.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University

Master of Arts, Foreign Language Teaching, GPA 4.0

East Lansing, Michigan

expected Fall 2016

Have completed courses in Language Teaching Methods, Assessment, Technology, Culture,

Program Development and Administration, as well as an Independent project based on
MACUL (Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning) conference attendance.

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Arts, French and History, GPA 3.671

Allendale, Michigan
December 2004

CERTIFICATION
Michigan Professional Teaching License

French (FA), History (CC), Social Studies (RX), 6-12

May 2014

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Haslett High School

Haslett Public Schools

Haslett, Michigan
2007 present

Beginning in 2007, the French program had fewer than 50 students. By 2012, the program had
grown to more then 150 students in French I through IV. Beginning fall 2016, a middle school
French offering will begin. Since beginning to collect data, 99% of students have shown adequate
growth on content area tests semester tests. Curriculum has been redesigned to meet ACTFL
Proficiency and World Readiness standards and to align with Advanced Placement (AP) Themes.
Northwest High School

Northwest Community Schools

Planned for and taught French levels I-V on a block schedule

Jackson, Michigan
Winter 2007

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Fruitport Middle School

Fruitport, Michigan

Fruitport Community Schools

Fall 2006

Long-term substitute teacher for middle-school Modern Cultures course

Brandon High School

Ortonville, Michigan

Brandon School District

2005-2006

Assumed control of French I-IV classroom in absence of permanent teacher

PRE-SERVICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

East Rockford Middle School

Rockford, Michigan

Rockford Public Schools

Winter 2004

Assumed control of eighth grade United States History classroom

West Ottawa High School

Holland, Michigan

West Ottawa Public Schools

Fall 2003

Assumed responsibility of French II classroom, as well as French III small group

HONORS
Grand Valley State University

Honors College Graduate

Deans List Eight Semesters

Faculty and Award for Excellence Scholarship Recipient

State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Recipient

ACADEMIC SERVICES
Haslett High School

Attendance Committee

Google Apps Trainer

Technology Etiquette Committee

Teacher Toolbox Presenter

Handbook Committee

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIPS

Michigan World Language Association Conference

Lansing, Michigan
2007-2013

Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning Conference

Grand Rapids, Michigan

2016

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TECHNOLOGY USED IN CLASSROOM / COMPUTER SKILLS

Office Suite

Duolingo

Weebly

YouTube

Quizlet

Dropbox

Planbook

Apple TV Streaming

Google Classroom

PowToon

Google Voice

Zaption

Remind

Animoto

TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
French: Language and Culture Study Abroad

Grand Valley State University

EF Student Tours

Planned and Led 12-24 students and parents on tour

LANGUAGE SKILLS

French (reading, writing, speaking, listening - advanced)

Spanish (reading, speaking, listening novice)

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Paris and Nice, France

Summer 2003
France, England, Monaco, Italy
June 2011, 2013, 2015