Melanie Satterwhite, Student Life Supervisor

Melanie Satterwhite

Student Life Supervisor

New York University

Location
France
Education
Master's degree, Gender Studies
Experience
9 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 8 Months

Student Life Supervisor at New York University
  • France
  • October 2007 to February 2015

Lead bilingual team of 6 full-time and 8 student employees, oversee 1000 students in 15 programs
• Create new student orientation & co-curricular planning, plan cultural events and excursions
• Ensure students feel safe, comfortable, and supported while away from home
• Guarantee smooth transition to life in France, then back home again
• Construct a positive school environment, enforce community standards
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, parents, and administration in France and New York
English Language Assistant., Collèges Jules Ferry & Jean Macé, Ste-Geneviève-des-Bois

French Teacher at Baldwin High School
  • United States
  • August 2003 to October 2005

Define clear learning outcomes for 90 students, ensuring that state and national standards are met
• Vary teaching tactics in order to reach all types of learners, including those with special needs,
respecting each individual’s different learning style
• Cultivate interest for Francophone cultures, emphasizing populations with whom students can identify
• Design assessment tools, provide appropriate feedback to students and communicate progress to
parents and school leaders
• Foster self-esteem, good citizenship, and character-building in students at high-need school
• Founder of Foreign Language Club, plan activities & outings to explore different cultures close to home
• Contribute to school life, including assistance to theatre troupe, marching band, prom committee

English Language Learning Volunteer at Lycée Le Rebours
  • France
  • to

Assist classroom teacher in creating language acquisition objectives and provide language model
• Work closely with individual students to ensure each is challenged at the appropriate level
• Integrate technology into classroom practices
• Follow and implement current trends in foreign language education

Education

Master's degree, Gender Studies
  • at Université Paris 8
  • October 2010

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Master's degree, French Language and Civilization
  • at New York University Paris
  • September 2007

2 in

Bachelor's degree, Education, French
  • at Georgia Southern University
  • May 2003

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Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Classroom Management
Community Service
Foreign Languages
Learning Styles
MENTORING
TEACHING
Leadership
Technology
Diversity
Community service

Languages

English
Native Speaker
French
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Teaching certificate, P-12 French (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2003
Valid Until:
June 2018

Hobbies

  • Girl Scouts
  • Musical theatre
  • Women's rights