Resume

• 2000

  M.A.

  International Affairs

  Elliott School of International Affairs

• 1994

  French

  Spanish

  English

  M.A.

  Bowling Green State University

• 1990

  B.A.

  English and French

  Xavier University of Louisiana

• Primary author of chapter's current bylaws (ratified 2016

  approved by national organization 2017)

  Xavier University of Louisiana Alumni Association

  DC-Maryland-Virginia Chapter

  Board Member

  PhilanthroPK Foundation to make martial arts instruction more accessible to underprivileged youths

  Community Outreach

  Translation

  Software - Microsoft Office

  Blackboard

  Vista Higher Learning

  International Relations

  Research

  Microsoft Office

  French

  Editing

  Politics

  Non-profits

  History

  Public Speaking

  Spanish

  Intercultural Communication

  Teaching

  Policy Analysis

  Higher Education

  English

  Public Policy

  Nonprofits

  Hobson

  B. Sebastian

  Fairfax County Public Schools

  US House of Representatives

  Northern Virginia Community College

  Marymount University

  Community Management Corporation

  Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School

  Arlington

  Virginia

  I teach multiple levels of French to university students.

  Adjunct Professor of French

  Marymount University

  Alexandria

  Virginia

  I was accountable for providing overall supervision and enforcement of community regulations to ensure compliance with established rules

  reporting directly to managers and the division vice-president. I interfaced with internal and external customers

  including the board of directors

  homeowners

  and the public regarding neighborhood standards in efforts to resolve conflicts. Additionally

  I assisted in managing projects

  performing duties such as obtaining bids and negotiating with potential contractors to meet needs of the community. Some of my selected contributions include:\n•\tKey player in negotiations with potential contractors for major contract.\n•\tRegularly liaised with Architectural Review Committee on behalf of management.\n•\tSuccessfully enforced architectural standards in upscale community of nearly 2

  000 homes.

  Administrator and Management Liaison

  Community Management Corporation

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  I teach students in the French immersion and advanced science and math programs at Kent Gardens Elementary

  utilizing various instructional techniques to meet individualized needs. I employ classroom management techniques to create a conducive learning environment. I collaborate with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands-on programs and activities. I also communicate with parents through conferences

  telephone or written communications

  and maintain records such as grades

  attendance and progress.

  Educator

  Fairfax County Public Schools

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  I taught French courses through distance

  face-to-face and hybrid education. I developed course syllabi and evaluated students to measure progress in achieving course objectives. I was a contributor for the Vista Higher Learning textbook

  technology and media series. I provided timely access to students through electronic communication and in-office visits

  and maintained communication with department chairs

  administrators and staff.

  Adjunct Professor of French

  Northern Virginia Community College

  Washington

  DC

  In this capacity

  I developed the curriculum and delivered instruction for French

  International Relations

  and U.S. History courses to enhance educational and work experiences of student participants. I prepared lesson plans and utilized appropriate technology to enhance learning. I also communicated with home state teachers

  counselors and parents regarding students’ skill level

  performance and welfare. I developed working relationships with international organizations

  and implemented programs on international relations and the United Nations (UN). My selected contributions here were:\n•\tConsistently scored in top bracket on performance evaluations.\n•\tPlayed integral role in creating first-ever academic program for summer pages.\n•\tDesigned and implemented elaborate school-wide course on the UN.\n•\tRecruited high-level guest speakers from UN High Commissioner for Refugees

  Council on Foreign Relations

  and other organizations.\n•\tRecognized by Senator Lamar Alexander in the Congressional Record when House Page School students scored number one in world for performance on AP U.S. History exam.

  Instructor of French

  International Relations

  US History

  US House of Representatives

  Arlington

  Virginia

  Among my main responsibilities was managing all facets of the international student exchange program with our sister school in Reims

  France. This included financial management

  publicity

  coordinating logistics processes

  and student application and registration procedures to ensure seamless activities. I was the initial contact for the program

  responding to inquiries from participants

  faculty

  parents

  students and partnering organizations to explain services

  policies and procedures. I was also responsible for curriculum development and implementation

  and instruction of French courses at the school. Many of my advanced students received college credit from Marymount University for their work with me.

  French Teacher and Exchange Program Coordinator

  Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School