Jean Bernard Philippe
Orlando, Florida, 32835
acox8r@r.postjobfree.com
FRENCH INSTRUCTOR/Translation
Classroom Innovation, Student Motivation. Curriculum Development
Dedicated Instructor, expert at establishing lesson plans yielding to impressive results and committed to
excellence in teaching. Create a positive and fun learning environment. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills coupled with strong problem solving abilities.
EXPERIENCE:
July 2013 - Present
UNIVERSITY OF Independent contractor: French/English/
SOUTH FLORIDA Haitian Creole Interpreter. Private Tutoring,
08/2011-05/2013 Beginning and Intermediate French
Graduate Teaching Assistant/ French Instructor of Record
- Teaching French 1 through III and French Conversation to undergraduate students.
- Design lessons and implement curriculum and testing.
- Provide appropriate and relevant assignments to students.
- Conduct fun and challenging activities to create interests and motivate the students.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Act as a substitute as needed.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Citrus Health Care Inc. 07/08/2003 to 04/05/2011
Medicare Sales Representative
- Community outreach
- Using effective marketing strategies toward relationships building.
- Organizing events/seminars to open new accounts.
- Cross-selling various health Insurance Plans: HMO, PPO, Medicare Advantage
Plans, PFFS and SNPS.
Conference Presentation
2011 University of South Florida World Languages Research Colloquium:
‘’Etude de l’Identité dans La Statue de Sel par Albert Memmi’’
2012 University of South Florida Languages Research Colloquium”
‘’La dualité problématique du regard et du silence dans ‘’Agatha’’ par Marguerite
Duras’’.
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
FRE 1120 Beginning French I ( 4 credits)
FRE 1120 L Beginning French I Laboratory (1credit)
FRE 1121 Beginning French II ( 4 credits)
FRE 1121 L Beginning French II Laboratory (1credit)
FRE 1124 French III –French Conversation (3 credits)
Service to the University
2011 Volunteer to recruit students for the University’s Paris Program.
2011 Volunteer to help organizing ‘’Journée Internationale de la Francophonie.’’
2012 Provided free tutoring to students
2012 USF World Languages Research Colloquium volunteer
2012 Participating in text books selection for the French Department.
2013 Help preparing entrance exam for prospective students in the French
Department.
Service to the Community
PTA member at William Frangus Elementary School
Private French classes to middle school children, free of charges
Immigration Services :
Documents preparation.
French/ English Translation/Interpretation
Education
2013 M.A in French Language and Literature
Specialization in Francophone Literature, University of South Florida
BA in French Language and Literature, York College CUNY.
Teaching interests:
French Literature
Francophone Literature
Beginning, intermediate and Advanced French courses
Certification
Certificate in French/ English Translation
Skills: Blackboard, Internet, Microsoft Word, Office and Power point.
Multi-lingual: Native speaker of French and Haitian Creole; near native speaker of English.