KOMI D. KOMLAN
Largo MD 20770
*******@********.*********.***
JOB OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Full time Job
EDUCATION
Trinity Washington University, Washington, DC: Master Degree in Education
Concentration: Curriculum and Instruction- December 2010.
Trinity Washington University, Washington, DC: Bachelor Degree in International Affairs
Concentration: World Culture, Bachelors Degree – May 2008.
Thomson Education Direct, Scranton, PA: Paralegal Diploma – May 2003.
WORK EXPERIENCE
August 2013- Present: Browne Academy, French Teacher
I teach Prek-2nd grade school students academic, social and motor skills in French. I conduct
classes in French; lecture, demonstrate, and use audiovisual teaching aids to present subject
matter to class; prepare, administer, correct tests, record results, assign lessons, correct papers,
and hear oral presentations. I teach rules of conduct, maintain order in classroom and on
playground. I counsel pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise, discuss pupils’
academic and behavioral attitude and achievements with parents in French and in English. I keep
attendance, grade records as required by school, and coordinate class field trips. I attend required
meetings, school events and parent-teacher conferences.
Spring/ Fall 2011: George Washington University (school of Business, Global Language
Network), French Instructor.
I conducted college-level courses in French Language and prepared and presented lectures to
students on French cultural and business ethics. I researched and compiled bibliographies of
specialized materials for outside reading assignments and stimulate class discussion.
Jan 2011- August 2013: Hyde Elementary School (DCPS), Mathematic Assistant Teacher /
French Club Instructor.
Prepare and present Mathematic lessons to students. Use problem solving strategies to teach
Mathematic to students. Organize Mathematic games and study groups. Interact with parents and
guardians. Follow District of Columbia’s academic guidelines.
I organized a French club for 4th -5th grade. I taught French conversation class and French
cooking class.
Sep 20010-Dec 2010 St Patrick Episcopal School, Extended Day Counselor (Part –time)
I supervised elementary school students during aftercare hours. I helped students with homework
and organized academic activities for students.
Sep. 1999 – Dec 2010, Montessori School of Washington, Assistant Director/ Bilingual
Teacher (full- time)
KOMI D. KOMLAN
170 Greenmeadow Way # B
Largo MD 20770
*******@********.*********.***
I managed the daily administrative and educational operation of the school. Developed and
presented Montessori activities to students (ages 2-6). I taught French language to students (age
4-6). I supervised students’ admission process, make critical decisions on student’s acceptance
into the program. In addition, I interviewed prospective teachers, train new teachers on
Montessori values, mission, concepts, and class materials. On a daily basis, I motivated,
supervised, and conducted meetings to help assistant teachers and teachers to expand their
knowledge of Montessori materials. I organized periodic meeting with parents to discuss
students’ academic progress. Monitored the schools’ budget as well as supervised the payroll
process.
May 2007-Jan2009 Wackenhut Services Army Force Protection Officer (Part time)
I observed and reported suspicious activities on site to the Department of Army Police. I
performed physical security duty and secured gates and entrances at Walter reed Army Medical
Center.
Summer 2003-Present, Washington Lawyers Committee, Pro-Bono French Translator
I translated legal documents from English to French and vice –versa for clients, lawyers, and
other legal personnel.
Sept 1995-Jun 1999, (full time) Presbyterian Board of Education (Togo – West Africa), 1st
and 2nd grade Teacher.
I prepared and presented lessons to 1st and 2nd grade students in a combined class. I instructed
students in French and Ewe (local language).
COMPUTER SKILLS: Advance knowledge of Microsoft office Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access. Also, advance knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis / Nexus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent (writing, reading, & listening) in Ewe, Mina, and French.