Veronique de La Bruyere

New York

857-***-**** ad4rhy@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

An educator specializing in creating and delivering energizing curriculums for students at a variety of levels. A passion for developing students' communication skills, with a focus on French and Spanish language courses and Certification in ESL. A seasoned academic advisor with an emphasis on the social and emotional needs of students. Passionate about helping students develop tools for success that they will carry with them through their lives.

Trevor Day School/ Senior Spanish + French Teacher and Academic Advisor

2009 - 2014, 2017 - Present NEW YORK CITY

● Designed and taught French and Spanish curriculum to students ranging from Kindergarden to 9th grade at a variety of levels based on the student's needs

● Served as academic and social advisor to 10 Middle School students acting as the child’s representative and coach to help navigate daily roadblocks, ensuring they have the tools to communicate and problem solve to ensure growth, a program unique to Trevor

● Established and executed Latin American Studies curriculum to prepare students to integrate into life abroad

● Assess students to evaluate performance and ensure feedback is being delivered constructively and effectively to both students and parents including personalized roadmap and organizational tips to meet each individual’s goals

● Supporting students outside of the day to day lessons, providing general guidance, organizational tools, and individualized time management programs ensure accountability

Comfort Food Community / Founder of the Lukey Fund for the Weekend Backpack Program

2017 - Present GREENWICH, NY

● Through community relationships raises $20,000 annually to provide and deliver meals for underserved children through the weekend and summer months

● Establish, fundraise, plan, and execute holiday events that are free of charge for youth in community programs

Long Trail School / Senior Language Teacher

2015- 2017 DORSET, VERMONT

● Taught all levels of French and Spanish to both Middle (6th-8th) and High School (9th-12th) students. ● Served as academic and social advisor to Middle and High School students to help accomplish their short and long-term goals

● Designed curriculum for French Level 1, 2, and 3, and Spanish Level 1, 2, and 3 classes.

● Created and delivered classes on Latin American Arts and Crafts, history, and customs.

● Tutored students privately to prepare for statewide standardized testing (PSAT, SAT, CPT)

● Established and maintained weekly after-school activities and tutoring programs for 6th-12th graders.

Little Folks Nursery School / Head Pre-K Teacher

2006 - 2008 WASHINGTON, DC

● Developed and taught Music, Language Arts, Science, and Art programs to Pre-K students. ● Developed and implemented the Library Science Program.

● Trained and mentored new instructors.

KidSave International / Director, Summer Miracles Program

2000 - 2006 WASHINGTON, DC

● Developed a multifaceted ESL program for Russian and Colombian orphans ranging from 5 to 15 years old.

● Provided familial support and assisted with orphan placement in permanent homes.

● Director of nationwide fundraising strategies.

● Orchestrated fundraising campaigns and grant solicitation.

● Liaised with orphanage directors in Russia and Colombia to select candidates for summer programs. ● Organized and supervised a regional team of volunteers.

Education

George Washington University /M.A. Early Childhood Education

SEPTEMBER 1984 - MAY 1985, WASHINGTON DC

University of San Francisco / B.A. Spanish + Linguistics

SEPTEMBER 1982 - MAY 1984, SAN FRANCISCO

Georgetown University / B.A. Spanish + Linguistics

SEPTEMBER 1977 - MAY 1979, WASHINGTON DC