Thuy-Van (Nouna) Pinto

thuyvan_pinto@yahoo.com

PROFILE: Highly motivated, qualified teaching professional seeks to contribute

French language expertise, and positively impact the school community at all levels

QUALIFICATIONS
California Secondary Education Credential in French May 2017
California Emergency Substitute Credential Valid until July 1, 2017
CSET (French): Subtests I, II, and III September 2015
CBEST April 2004

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Acalanes Unified High School District
Miramonte High School Orinda, CA August 2016-present
Student French Teacher (French 3, 4) and French substitute teacher (all levels)
Improved student proficiency through interpersonal/interpretive/ presentational
communication
Assessed students through correction/feedback on assignments to include: essays,
dictation, project-based learning, discussions, and examinations
Created individualized plans for students below, above and at grade level
Created positive educational climate for students to learn in with group activities, and
projects about cultural facts and hobbies with creation of engaging websites

Mount. Diablo Unified School District

Northgate High School Walnut Creek, CA Nov 2015-June 2016
Long-term French Teacher (French 2, 3, 4, 5 AP) 5 classes- 150 students
Successfully contributed to having all AP students pass tests with an average of 4/5
Provided differentiated instruction in literature and cross-cultural studies at all levels
Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities, including (but not limited to)
study guides/practice, presentations, songs, quizzes aligned with State Standards
Sept-Nov 2015
Foothill Middle School Walnut Creek, CA
French Teaching Assistant (French 1A, 1B)
Stimulated students interest, improved their oral communication and writing skills
through pronunciation exercises, grammar, vocabulary practice
Designed activities for students in one-on-one, small and large group settings

Acalanes Union High School District

Acalanes Adult Education Walnut Creek, CA Jan-March 2016
French Teacher (French for Travelers)
Developed lesson plans and organized classes so that demonstration, instruction, and
practice were consistent with the course
Provided an effective and stimulating learning environment, which motivated
students to learn (using maps, video and audio support, and group activities)

Miramonte HS Orinda, CA; Campolindo HS Moraga, CA

French Teaching Assistant (French 1, 3, 4, 5 AP) Sept-Nov 2015
Provided academic instruction in language fundamentals: speaking, listening, reading,
writing
Observed/supported student performance in course objectives & learning outcomes
 Thuy-Van (Nouna) Pinto
thuyvan_pinto@yahoo.com

Santiago Canyon Community College Orange, CA Jan-June 2015

French Teaching Assistant (French 101)
Developed students comprehension through appropriate assignments and computer
language labs
Sought to develop students appreciation, knowledge of French culture, and broaden
their cultural awareness, understanding

EDUCATION
San Francisco State University San Francisco, California Jan 2016-present
Single Subject (French) Credential Program

Education Canada College Toronto (CANADA) Nov 2002 Jan 2003

TFSOL Certificate (Teaching French to Speakers of Other languages)

McGill University Montral (CANADA) Aug 2001 June 2002

Certificate in Translation English-French, French-English Translation

c. Hautes tudes Commerciales (HEC) Business School Montral (CANADA) Aug 1998 July 2000
Bachelor Business Sciences (Double Major: Management/Marketing)

University of Montral, Montral (CANADA) Aug 1997 July 1998

Certificate in Arts & Sciences

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

French Target Toronto (CANADA) Dec 2002 Mar 2004
Director - Translator (freelancer)
Translations, Website localization, and Quality Assurance in: Web materials
(Internet, Intranet, Programs) and related consumer applications & testing,
corporate translations, Retail, Pharmaceutical products and Marketing materials

Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix Toronto (CANADA) Dec 2002 Feb 2004

Web Coordinator and French Translator
Translated, revised, completed Quality Assurance for French Internet/Intranet sites (700+
pages) including: IT, Marketing & Pharmaceutical departments
Coordinated deadlines, timelines for Web content for customer and corporate translations

SKILLS
Special award: SFSU Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship for academic excellence January 2017
Languages: French (mother tongue), English (fluent), German (basic), Vietnamese (proficient)
Management: Communication (verbal/written), adaptable, flexible, team player

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

Travel: Lived in French speaking countries: Belgium, France, Canada
Other activities: Active marathoner, yoga practitioner

REFERENCES
Patricia Richards (French teacher at Miramonte High School)
Michael McAlister (Principal at Northgate high school)
Dr. Allan Reyes (SFSU professor and student teaching university supervisor)
Dr. Gilda Bloom (Professor at San Francisco State University)