Christella Léger
** ******** *****, ***** ******, NJ 07079 ~ Cell # -973-***-**** ~ **********.*****@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
To secure a position with a well established organization that will lead to a lasting relationship in the fields of education, community development, and economic growth.
EDUCATION
GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration, 3.2/4.0, 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 3.1/4.0, 2006
Bachelor of Science in French, 3.8/4.0, 2006
Certificate in International Management
The State of NJ Certificate of Eligibility
The State of NJ Provisional French Certificate
OPI (French - Superior)
SKILLS
Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Word • Microsoft PowerPoint • Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Visio • Photoshop • Interpersonal Skills • Strong team member
Contributing to team success • Responsible • Excellent oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented • Reliable & independent • Excellent time management • Fluent in French and Haitian Creole
EXPERIENCE
Central High School, Newark, NJ 9/2011-present
French Teacher
Passionately share my love of the French language with high school students using story creation (TPRS), authentic articles, mini films, music, food, and other fun activities
Evaluate students’ knowledge with tests, classroom participation, and take home assignments
Provide students with regular evaluations
Share students’ passion by attending extra curriculum activities when necessary and possible
Actively participate in workshops to increase professional growth
Rosa Parks Street School, Orange, NJ 4/2011-6/2011
French Substitute Teacher
Passionately shared the knowledge of the French language with elementary school students
Used various methods (TPRS) and supplies to help students’ involvement in the classroom
Evaluated students’ knowledge with tests, classroom participation, and take home assignments
Provided students with regular evaluations
Prepared weekly lesson plans
Shared students’ passion by attending extra curriculum activities when necessary and possible
Actively participated in workshops
Newark Collegiate Academy, Newark, NJ 7/2010-2/2011
French Teacher
Passionately shared the knowledge of the French language with high school students
Used various methods (TPRS) and supplied to help students’ involvement in the classroom
Evaluated students’ knowledge with tests, classroom participation, and take home assignments
Provided students, families and administration with regular evaluations
Prepared weekly lesson plans which also included great incentives
Shared students’ passion by attending extra curriculum activities when necessary and possible
Actively participated in meetings and workshops
Citizen Schools, Newark, NJ 9/2009-6/2010
Team Leader
Assisted and lead a team of 15 students with completing daily assignments
Prepared students for NJASK examination by teaching relevant learning labs (math/ELA)
Designed and taught apprenticeship lessons to expose students to the professional world
Communicated bi-weekly with students’ families about progress, behavior and upcoming events
Met with teachers regularly to discuss students’ progress
Participated in frequent faculty and professional development meetings
Supported events' coordination
Orphans International Worldwide, New York, NY 5/2008- 8/2009
Assistant for Haiti Project
Supported Orphans International Worldwide with daily activities
Represented organization in outside gatherings
Communicated daily with donors, sponsors, teammates and management via e-mails
Created contacts list and promoted upcoming events such as fundraisers and other projects
Leaded group of interns who worked on Haiti project
Lakewood Board of Education, Lakewood, NJ 10/2006-11/2007
French Teacher
Passionately shared the knowledge of the French language with a total of 75 students which were divided in four different levels (from basic French to AP)
Used various methods and supplies to help students’ involvement in the classroom
Evaluated students’ knowledge with tests, classroom participation, and take home assignments
Provided students, families and administration with regular evaluations
Prepared weekly lesson plans which also included great incentives
Actively participated in faculty meetings and workshops
ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
GCU/EOF Outstanding Academic Achievement
GCU Mercy Honor Society:
Who’s Who Among Students in American:
GCU/EOF National Honor Society:
GCU French Honor Society