This document provides a summary of Michelle D. Weaver's qualifications, including over 20 years of experience in language education and translation. She has proficiency in both French and Spanish and has lived and studied abroad in France. The document outlines her education credentials, which include a Master's in Education and Bachelor's in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. It also details her experience teaching French at various schools and her professional experience in medical reception and event management.

1. MICHELLE D. WEAVER michelledweaver76@gmail.com
15905 Berkeley Drive • Haymarket VA • 20169 • C: (970) 987-3892
http://weaverteachingportfolio.weebly.com
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Twenty years of language experience and studies including in-country travel and immersion. Twelve years of
professional level translation and business work. Demonstrated linguistic proficiency in both French and Spanish.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• French: Proficient in speech, reading and writing. Three-year in-country immersion.
ACTFL Superior level proficiency on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
OPI exam.
• Spanish: Proficient in speech, reading and writing. Frequent extended trips to Spanish speaking countries.
Extensive bilingual teaching experience both into and from target language
EDUCATION:
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Master of Education GPA 3.925
Endorsements in French and English As A Second Language Expected May 2016
Honors Dean’s List (Fall 2015)
Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs GPA 3.560
College of Arts and Sciences Expected May 2016
University of London, Paris, France. 1999
Completed coursework toward the British Institute Diploma in French and English Translation (B.I.D.F.E.T.)
British Institute Certificate in French and English Translation (B.I.C.F.E.T.) Honors awarded. 1998
ASSE Student Exchange, Paris France 1995
Attended Premiere Littèraire (junior level) French Immersion Program at Gustave Eiffel High School
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Eastern View High School, Culpeper, VA. Fall 2015
Student Teaching
Linda Fowler-Jones’ French Classroom
• Assumed responsibility for two French II and a French III classroom of twenty students each.
• Effectively established strong rapport with socioeconomically and culturally diverse students representing Russia,
the Philippines, and several South and Central American countries.
• Recognized by students for creating engaging Power Point stories to teach vocabulary.
• Successfully differentiated reading instruction using best practice jigsaw activities. Created heterogeneous
groupings of students to accommodate different readiness levels.
• Differentiated assessment by offering choice: Perform a skit, create a poster or travel brochure, or write a
paragraph.
Charlottesville High School, Charlottesville, VA. Spring 2015
Practicum Amy Pritchard’s French III Classroom
Co-taught thematic lessons on vocabulary and culture. Incorporated technology such as Power Point presentations
of vocabulary and YouTube videos on related cultural materials.
Jack Jouett Middle School, Charlottesville, VA. Fall 2014
Practicum Wendy Winkler’s 7/8 French Classroom

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• Created and implemented lessons which spanned a variety of content areas including a basic geometry lesson
taught in French.
• Co-taught thematic lessons on vocabulary and culture.
• Assisted students with assignments.
Albemarle High School, Charlottesville, VA. Spring 2014
Tutoring Practicum Ben Allen & Amber Robert’s AVID Classroom
Assisted 9th
-12th
grade students in working on assignments in a variety of subjects related to English, Reading
Comprehension and Mathematics.
Charlottesville High School, Charlottesville, VA. Fall 2013
Practicum Luke Fischer & Gwen Goodwin’s 9th
ESOL Classroom
• Assisted students with reading comprehension and writing skills. Worked with an Afghani student who
struggled with English to help him with reading comprehension and linguistic development.
• Created digital story lessons in which students write a story and use movie making technology to make an
audiovisual representation of that story.
Aspen Community School, Aspen, CO. Oct 2007-
Spanish Teacher Jun 2008
• Created and implemented a comprehensive language apprenticeship curriculum for grades K-8
• Substitute Teaching various subjects K-8 grades. 2001-2003
French/English Tutor, Paris. 1997-1999
• Worked for a family in Paris as a bilingual tutor for their two sons, assisting them with assignments.
• Created games and activities to help facilitate second language acquisition.
Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, CO. 1994
ELL/ESL Instructor
• Worked with adults with little or no English language ability, teaching them vital skills for
communication and filling out paperwork.
Aspen High School, Aspen, CO. 1994
• Volunteer work with Hispanic children, teaching them how to read and working on basic English language skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Virginia Pediatrics and Adolescent Center
Receptionist 2011-2013
• Primary client contact in a high-volume medical practice, answering phones, scheduling
appointments handling billing, insurance claims, assisting doctors in maintaining medical records.
Responsible for training Reception staff.
McCormick and Schmick Fresh Seafood/M&S Grill 2004-2010
Lead Banquet Trainer
• Helped create and implement a comprehensive server-training program for staff of thirty-five for high-end
private events
• Responsible for principle interaction with the client, creating a menu, complimenting wine sales, staging
audio-visual and food and beverage presentations, general management of event and staff on the floor, and
coordinating billing and payment with client
Hotel Lenado & Sardy House, Aspen, CO. 2001-2003
General Hotel Manager
Human Resource Responsibilities:

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• Managed and trained a bilingual food and and beverage, housekeeping, and front desk staff of 40 people.
Responsible for all HR issues including interviewing, hiring, termination, performance reviews, scheduling
and raise reviews.
• Coordinated monthly bilingual staff and managerial meetings.
Marketing and Sales Activities:
• Created marketing pitches to secure repeat visitors, efforts amounted to an average of 40K in monthly phone
sales. Created marketing database to track customer comments and preferences.
• Established and maintained relationships with returning potential Francophone and Spanish speaking guests
and travel agents to expand guest contacts. Spearheaded a project to create relationships with travel agents in
South America discussing the hotel and booking groups and clients through them. Hosting FamTour Events
that familiarized foreign agents with Aspen and its properties. All events conducted in French or Spanish.
Event Management:
• Coordinated speakers for events, managed stage productions, and oversaw culinary events and functions.
• In charge of annual Christmas Tree Lighting event that involved 3,000 guests, speakers and children’s
choirs.
INTERESTS AND CETIFICATIONS:
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED
• Certified in Child Abuse Prevention
• American Canoe and Kayak Certified Instructor
4 years teaching and traveling the world – rivers boated include Potomac, Gauley, Roaring Fork, Crystal,
Colorado, Green, Bio-Bio, Azul, Futaleufu (Chile), Ottawa, Canada
• Rock Climbing, Cross-country Skiing, Hiking, Snow shoeing
• Outdoor teambuilding, Peer-strengthening Events
• Bikram, Kundalini, Hatha Yoga
• Theatrical performance and singing

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REFERENCES
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Ruth Ferree (434) 924-0853
University of Virginia Years Known: 3
Assistant Professor
Jim Gilchrist (970) 923-4080 ext 206
Aspen Community School Years Known: 21
Principal
Chris Rossabach, MD (703) 569-8400
Virginia Pediatrics and Adolescent Center Years Known: 5
Pediatrician
PERSONAL REFERENCES:
Shelley Reynolds (336) 949-3396
Greensboro Montessori School Years Known: 33
Teacher
Tom Verratti (301) 320-9747
Constructive Change & Coaching Years Known: 10
Life Coach
Amanda Cline (352) 262-8184
Northern Virginia Community College Years Known: 3
Teacher