Mary Jane LaFerriere
Pittsfield
Summary
Dynamic World Language Teacher at Pittsfield Public Schools, adept at fostering student engagement and cultural awareness. Successfully enhanced language proficiency through innovative lesson plans and multimedia tools, ensuring diverse learning needs were met. Recognized for collaborative teamwork and effective oral communication, driving significant progress in student language skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
World Language Teacher
Pittsfield Public Schools, Taconic High School
09.1993 - Current
- Developed students'' language proficiency through targeted speaking, listening, reading, and writing exercises.
- Increased student interest in world languages by incorporating cultural activities and real-life scenarios into lesson plans.
- Utilized differentiated instruction methods to accommodate various learning abilities within the classroom, ensuring all students made significant progress toward language goals.
- Enhanced classroom experience with the use of multimedia tools to support diverse learning styles.
Education
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Administration
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North AdamsBachelor of Arts - Spanish/Educations
Elms College
Chicopee, MASkills
- Organization
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Oral communication
- Cultural awareness
- Technology utilization
- Collaborative teamwork
Languages
English
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
World Language Teacher
Pittsfield Public Schools, Taconic High School
09.1993 - Current
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies - Educational Administration
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish/Educations
Elms College
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