Sophie Sommerlath Pihut
Discovery Bay,CA
Summary
Dedicated French Teacher with a passion for instructing the French language and culture to all students.
Organized and known for developing and implementing lesson plans to target diverse learning styles and educational needs. 20 Years of experience in education focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse and hands-on instructional strategies to achieve student success. Seasoned World Languages Department lead adept at mentoring teachers, improving classroom effectiveness, and increasing academic performance. Makes effective decisions about curriculum implementation, resource allocation, and technological integration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
French Teacher and World Languages Department Lead
Clayton Valley Charter High School
2017.08 - Current
- Teach French level 1,2,3 and 4 AP to 9-12th grade.
- Department Lead of the World Languages Department
- Mentor a teacher to meet the state credential requirements.
French Teacher
Kampala International School Uganda
2012.08 - 2017.06
- Taught French as a second language at the Elementary, Middle and High schools.
- Taught French to native speakers at the middle and high schools
- Prepared students for the International Baccalaureat and IGCSE exams in French as a second language and for native speakers.
French Teacher/Chair of Foreign Languages Department
Santa Fe High School
2005.08 - 2012.06
- Taught French level 1-4 AP to 9-12th grade students.
- Chair of the Foreign Languages Department
French, Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher
Saint Francis Cathedral School
2004.01 - 2005.06
- Taught French, Social Studies and Language Arts to 4-6th grade students.
Education
CTEL Authorization And CLAD Certificate Program -
Brandman University
Irvine, CA09.2020
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05.2020
No Degree - BTSA/Teacher Induction
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA07.2019
Professional Credentials - Elementary And Secondary Education, K-12
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.1990
Skills
- IB French DP (level SL/HL) IB Language B workshop
- AP French
- IGCSE (First and Second Language)
1. AP Summer institute University San Diego
2. AP Seminars Silicon Valley, Palo Alto High School
3. AP French language and Culture College Board, Aragon High School, San Mateo
- French in Middle School
- Primary School French (First and second language)
- Curriculum development French First Language
- CAS project supervisor and Social committee leader
- CIS re- accreditation team member and School Advisory council member
Languages
French: Native speaker
English: Bilingual
German: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Outdoor activities
- Hiking
- Zumba
Timeline
French Teacher and World Languages Department Lead
Clayton Valley Charter High School
2017.08 - Current
French Teacher
Kampala International School Uganda
2012.08 - 2017.06
French Teacher/Chair of Foreign Languages Department
Santa Fe High School
2005.08 - 2012.06
French, Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher
Saint Francis Cathedral School
2004.01 - 2005.06
CTEL Authorization And CLAD Certificate Program -
Brandman University
Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of San Diego
No Degree - BTSA/Teacher Induction
University of The Pacific
Professional Credentials - Elementary And Secondary Education, K-12
Santa Fe Community College
Bachelor of Arts - French
University of Texas At Austin
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