Sheridin Wright
[email protected]
EDUCATION University of Michigan May 2018
Master of Arts in Educational Studies with Secondary Certification, GPA 4.0/4.0
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA May 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages, Concentration in French, GPA in major: 3.4/4.0
Study Abroad Opportunities
Accademia Italiana, Salerno, Italy; Independent study in Italian and graduation abroad, spring 2011
Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France; Semester abroad with coursework in French, fall 2010
McGill University, Montreal, Canada; JMU Summer Jazz Music Program, summer 2010
CERTIFICATIONS
Michigan Teaching Certificate, French endorsement
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview Score: Advanced Low
AWARDS Sweet Briar College ‘Junior Year in France’ Scholarship Recipient May 2010
TEACHING Student Teacher March 2018-Present
EXPERIENCE Saline High School, Saline, MI
Teach student centered lessons to French 2 and French 4 and assist with AP French, collaborating with
mentor teacher to serve the competitive and scholarly community of Saline
Plan, prepare, and present material with systematic sequencing, pragmatic scaffolding, and strategic grouping
Employ a variety of teaching methods including cooperative learning, small and whole group discussions,
interactive lectures, and independent practice to target diverse learning needs and enhance comprehension
Incorporate instructional and meaningful use of authentic resources and technology to increase student
engagement, strengthen technological skills, and create data to inform further pedagogy
Establish positive relationships with students and communicate with parents, teachers, and staff
French Teacher (non-certified) Aug. 2016-June 2017
Beach Middle School, Chelsea, MI
Developed a stimulating high school level French curriculum through implementing a variety of language
acquisition techniques, language learning technology, engaging class activities, and thoughtful discussion
Instructed high school level French 1 courses to advanced eighth grade students, and Exploratory French to
seventh grade students in a high academically achieving community
Wrote and administered exams, conducted evaluations, and maintained accurate records of grades
Participated in extracurricular activities as the Director of World Language Club, Assistant Director of the
school play, and both Salsa Teacher and Organizer for International Night at Chelsea High School
French Teacher (non-certified) Jan. - June 2014
William Fleming High School, Roanoke, VA
Redeemed a struggling French program at low income high school by being the first teacher to stay in
chaotic situation, implement structure, establish boundaries, and provide tools for students to succeed
Created and executed French 1 and 2 curriculum, facilitating an environment planned to optimize learning
Attended workshops at the French Embassy in Washington, DC to enhance instructional abilities
Sheridin Wright
[email protected]RELEVANT Private Tutor Sept.2017- Present
EXPERIENCE Self-employed in Chelsea, MI
Plan, prepare and organize individual private tutoring sessions for two students at local library
Tutor French to eighth grade student, emphasizing correct pronunciations, providing grammatical
clarification, and creating review worksheets for weekly practice of teacher’s lesson
Design sessions around accountability and organization for tenth grader to help him keep up with rigorous
AP workload; communicate with parents and teachers, and track missing assignments and due dates
Substitute Teacher Sept. 2015-June 2016
Ann Arbor Public Schools, Washtenaw County, MI
Adapted to a fixed academic setting and maintained consistency in teachers’ plans and rules of conduct
Utilized scholastic methods to synthesize information in a productive and progressive manner
Provided a welcoming, encouraging, and engaging learning environment
Arrived prepared with back-up lesson plans and alternate activities
Dramatic Arts Director June-Aug. 2015
Big Arts Summer Camp, Sanibel, FL
Created daily dance and music activities to fit week’s theme for elementary school aged children
Wrote and directed original production for ‘theatre week’ for 15 elementary students, including high energy
choreographed dance sequences, complex musical singing arrangements, and high-tech stage lighting
Called weekly production meetings with marketing, sound and design, and art departments
OTHER Ballroom Dance Instructor and Manager July 2014-May 2015
EXPERIENCE Enchanted Ballroom, Sanibel, FL
Competed 85 heats at ‘Swing Into Summer’ in Naples, FL, where student placed 1 as Newcomer
st
Demonstrated appropriate method and methodology in teaching dance forms utilizing the DVIDA Syllabus
Achieved intense dance training with internationally recognized championship coaches to improve
technique, enhance teaching methods, and reach expertise in the field
Provided high-energy lessons for groups and events, and performed weekly to advertise studio
Motivated students to reach dancing goals by customizing lessons to fit and challenge individual levels
Sales Representative June 2013-Jan. 2014
Verizon Wireless, Roanoke, VA
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Placed 1 for highest overall gross store profit in second month of hire out of 20 reps in 5 stores
Consistently satisfied quotas, reached bonus targets, and placed ‘highest percentage of profit per sale’
Identified and maximized revenue from existing customer accounts and qualified leads
Tactfully handled customer complaints, creatively problem-solving and providing technical support
SKILLS Fluent in French, Intermediate in Italian; experienced in Microsoft Office, Mac/PC, Smartboard, 80 WPM
INTERESTS Traveling, Languages, Hiking, Ballroom Dancing, Cooking, Playing piano, and Directing theatre shows
