Sheridin Wright

wrightsd@umich.edu
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
wrightsd@umich.edu

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