GEORGIA BROWN

**** **** ***, ***. **** Columbia, SC 29206

Mobile: 803-***-****

Email: adbr8m@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

A dedicated and motivated educator seeking to use over 15 years of teaching and mentoring experience to enhance the academic experience of language learners and by extension, improve cultural understanding and communication.

Education

University of the West Indies, Mona

Bachelor of Arts in French & International Relations (Hon.2005)

L’institut de Coopération Franco Caraïbe, Guadeloupe.

Certificate in ‘Stage de Français Langue Étrangère’ i.e Course in French as a Foreign Language

Shortwood Teachers’ College,

Diploma in Teacher Education, French and English Major (1995-98)

University of the West Indies School of Continuing Studies

Certificate of Merit in Business Studies (1991-93)

Paul Chen-Young and Associates

Certificate in Good Human Relations (1992)

Jamaica Institute of Management

Certificate in Public Relations (1990)

St Andrew High School (for Girls)

High School Diploma,(1985)

Work Experience

FRENCH TEACHER

Sumter High School 2014 - 2019

Instructing grades 9 -12 in French 1, 2 & 3 in keeping with the core competences as defined by the Modern Language Standards adopted by South Carolina.

FRENCH TEACHER

The Queen’s (High) School 2005 - 2014

Instructed grades 7-11

Conducted oral exams for high school candidates in the Caribbean Examination Council’s external exams

Assisted lead teacher in inter-house competitions

Assisted school chaplain in conducting weekly devotions

GENERAL SUBJECTS TEACHER

St. Paul’s Methodist College, Grand Bahama 1999 -2000

Instruction in English Language and Literature, Religion, Social Studies to Grades 5-9 & 12

FRENCH TEACHER AND ASSISTANT TEACHER

Mona Preparatory School 1998 – ‘99

Instructed Grades 4-6

TRAINEE SUB-EDITOR

Jamaica Herald Limited. 1995

Edited copy and page planning for the daily newspaper and the Teen Herald

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING OFFICER

Jamaica Cultural Development Commission. 1994 – ‘95

Duties include editorial and media services

Special Skills

Inter-active smart board

Microsoft (office) Word and PowerPoint

Examiner, French Oral Exams (CSEC)

Editing, Sub-editing

Writing news releases and feature articles

Co-Curricular Activities (College, University)

Shortwood Teachers’ College Magazine Committee - Editor

Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship - Cultural Arms Dir.

Modern Languages Club - French Secretary

Shortwood Teachers’ College Choir - Member, Soloist

University of the West Indies Singers - Member

REFEREES

1.Mrs. Keisha Scriven 2. Mr. Nicholas Pearson

Assistant Principal Principal

West Florence High School Sumter High School

221 N Beltline Drive 2580 McCrays Mill Road

Florence, SC 29501 Sumter, SC 29154 843-***-****/ 803-***-**** 803-***-****

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