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Patrizia Beam

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Summary

French as a Second Language Teacher/Primary Specialist with over 35 years of experience educating Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 students with proficient French, conversational Italian and basic Spanish.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FSL Teacher

Global Summers Academy
07.2022 - Current

• Created ways to have group lectures and small-group instruction in and around various locations in Paris and the South of France

• Developed course of study, pacing chart, lesson plans and unit plans documents

• Collaborated in the creation of learning skills, observation and tracking sheets

FSL Teacher

HCDSB
09.2013 - Current


  • Assisted in creating a fun and empowering evening for Girls Night In

• Enhanced the leadership qualities of Grade 11 and 12 students as teacher mentors

  • Studied and past tests to become an examiner for levels A2-B2 of the Diploma in French Language Studies (DELF)
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers to garde students challenging the the Diploma in French Language Studies
  • Coached Senior Boys' Volleyball, Senior Girls' Volleyball, Junior Boys Soccer and Track
  • Acted as Vice-Principal


FSL Teacher

Blyth Academy
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Educated students in basics of French grammar and conversational speaking in an authentic environment
  • Created pre-departure to France Assessments to gage the stage of learning for each individual students
  • Set up all work to be completed on the Edsby teaching platform

FSL Teacher

HCDSB
09.2006 - 06.2013
  • Organized and supervised dances and prom
  • Acted as Vice-Principal
  • Planned and facilitated volleyball tournaments
  • Coached Senior Boys' and Senior' Volleyball, Junior Boys Soccer and Varsity Lacrosse

FSL/PTM Teacher

HCDSB
09.1999 - 06.2006
  • Educated students in basics of French grammar and conversational speaking
  • Convened Halton Elementary School Volleyball and Burlington Elementary Interschool Basketball
  • Coached Boys' Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer, and grades 4-8 Track

FSL/PTM Teacher

HCDSB
09.1989 - 06.1999
  • Worked cooperatively with a small group of teachers using consensus to develop the school philosophy
  • Worked with primary teachers to enhance their language and activity centered programs
  • Convened Oakville Elementary Interschool Volleyball
  • Coached Boys' Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer, and grade 4-8 Track

FSL Teacher

HCDSB
06.1989 - 06.1989
  • Finished the course prepared by a teacher leaving on maternity leave
  • Enhanced students' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversational sessions.

Education

Primary Specialist - Primary Education

York University
04-1991

Bachelor Of Education - Intermediate/Senior French/Italian

University of Toronto
04-1989

Bachelor Of Arts - Italian Studies

Brock University
04-1988

Bachelor Of Arts - French/Italian

McMaster University
04.1986

Certification


  • Certified DELF Examiner and Correcter A1-B2, France Education International, 2024
  • SafeTalk Suicide Prevention, 2022
  • Equity and Inclusive Education Training, HCDSB, 2019
  • AODA Accessibility Training for Teachers, HCDSB, 2014
  • Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Competency Training, HCDSB, 2018

Timeline

FSL Teacher

Global Summers Academy
07.2022 - Current

FSL Teacher

Blyth Academy
07.2019 - 07.2019

FSL Teacher

HCDSB
09.2013 - Current

FSL Teacher

HCDSB
09.2006 - 06.2013

FSL/PTM Teacher

HCDSB
09.1999 - 06.2006

FSL/PTM Teacher

HCDSB
09.1989 - 06.1999

FSL Teacher

HCDSB
06.1989 - 06.1989

Bachelor Of Arts - French/Italian

McMaster University

Primary Specialist - Primary Education

York University

Bachelor Of Education - Intermediate/Senior French/Italian

University of Toronto

Bachelor Of Arts - Italian Studies

Brock University
Patrizia Beam