Frantz Paula Claude

4572 Valley Pkwy SE Smyrna, GA 30082 +1 (845) 248-3000

fpclaude90@gmail.com

Education

Master of Ar ts, Applied Linguistics

Georgia State University

July 2015
Atlanta, GA

Courses: Approaches to Teaching ESL/EFL to Adults, Intercultural Communication, General Linguistics, Historical Linguistics,
Classroom Practices, English for Specific Purposes, Task-based Language Teaching, English Grammar, Sound System of English,
Second Language Acquisition, Second Language Evaluation and Assessment, Technology and Language Teaching

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications / French Language

Manhattan College

May 2012
Riverdale, NY

Universit Paris VIII, French Language Studies

Fall 2011
Paris, France

Professional Experience

Georgia Institute of Technology- Language Institute

J uly 2015
Lectur er
Atlanta, GA
! Delivered intensive language classes in Basic Writing and American Pop Culture for July Short Course
! Incorporated various multimedia sources to illustrates cultural reference points
! Contributed materials to Language Institute database
Georgia State University- Intensive English Program
August 2014- May 2015
Graduate Lab Assistant, IEP/ESL Tutor
Atlanta, GA
! Provided language support to both Intensive English Program students and other international scholars
! Guided students in understanding complexities of American culture and navigating through various academic
procedures
! Collaborated consistently with IEP staff and instructors to tailor sessions for individual students
! Worked with students in areas of pronunciation, interview practice, and drafting of essays and theses writing
Language Institute of Atlanta
February 2015- May 2015
Haitian Creole Language Instructor
Atlanta, GA
! Developed original materials for institutes premier course in Haitian Creole
! Provided students with ample exposure to Haitian culture through online resources and in-class food samplings
! Regularly incorporated audio and visual multimedia materials in instruction to enhance cultural understanding
The English Island
March 2014- July 2014
English Language Instructor
Atlanta, GA
! Lectured three high-intermediate level Vocabulary and Conversations courses per week
! Maintained supportive relationships with students in their various stages of acculturation
! Provided students with insights to American culture and behaviors
INTM (Indigo Network Technology Management)
October 2011- January 2012
English Language Instructor
Paris, France
! Taught occupational English language skills to IT employees of various proficiency levels
! Collaborated with supervisor to monitor student progress. Also generated lessons plans inspired by student
interests, while focusing on needs specific to their job requirements.
! Helped increase number of employee requested language sessions through positive rapport with students

Volunteer Work
! Global Relief Center, Clarkston, GA
Teaching Assistant, February 2014- May 2015
! Lessons from Abroad Georgia, Atlanta, GA
Marketing, September 2015

Languages
! English (native speaker)
! Haitian Creole (native speaker)
! French (fluent)

Other Employment Experience

Vanacore, DeBenedictus, DiGiovanni & Weddell LLP

September 2012-May 2013
Administrative Assistant
Middletown, NY
! Facilitated implementation of paperless policies by converting written files into digital files
! Supported annual and quarterly tax preparation by collecting client data and storing in electronic database
! Assisted partners in area of customer service and planning of social events
Imprint Projects
February 2012 - July 2012
Marketing Assistant
New York, NY
Compiled
research
and
proofed
text
and
photography
for
a
magalog
(magazine + catalog) for a Nike and
!
Levis product collaboration
! Designed and gathered metrics for several presentations on prospective client research and event recaps using
both PowerPoint and InDesign
Interstudio Viaggi
Summer 2012, 2011
Activity Leader
New York, NY
! Lead tours of cultural and historical natures throughout a variety of NYC neighborhoods to groups averaging
30-40 students
! Promoted social events and oversaw evening activities, including disco, movie and sports nights
! Developed a reputation as being a personable and knowledgeable activity leader

Professional Presentations
! Insights on Haitian Creole from a heritage language learner and instructor
GSU MCL Creating Connections Conference, April 2015
! Curriculum Design for French Interns at the United Nations
GSU Center for Instructional Effectiveness Pedagogy Conference, April 2015

Technology Training
Mac OS X, Microsoft Office Suite, iMovie, iPhoto, Garage Band, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, QuickBooks,
WCOnline