SAMANTHA CARRON
2305 121 13 Ave S.W. • Calgary, AB • T2R 0Z2 • 587 583 3146 •
SKILL SUMMARY
- Dynamic, responsible and organized
- Able to multi-task
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Great leadership skills
- Able to work in a team or independently.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Fluent in French, English and Spanish
- Typing speed: 60 wpm
EDUCATION
University of Calgary 2015-2017
Calgary, AB
- Master of Arts- Specialization in XVII century French literature
- Thesis: “Le Christianisme chez Corneille: lumière sur la subversion morale.”
- Graduation expectation: November 2017
- SSHRC Queen Elizabeth II Master’s Scholarship
- Research and Linguistic Enhancement Scholarship
- Graduate Student Scholarship
University of British Columbia-Okanagan 2010- 2014
Kelowna, BC
- Bachelorof Creative and Critical Studies- Double Major in French and Spanish, Minor in Psychology
- Graduation Ceremony: June 2014
- UBC Okanagan General Bursary President’s Entrance Scholarship
- Royal Canadian Legion Award Okanagan
- Latin Canadian Club Scholarship
Kelowna Secondary School 2007-2010
Kelowna, BC
- Principle’s Honour Roll and Work Ethic.
CERTIFICATION
DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française/ Diploma in Advanced French) – LevelC2
WORK EXPERIENCE
Instructor of French September 2017- Present
University of Calgary, Continuing Ed. Department, Calgary, AB
- Teach French in the Continuing Education department for professionals at various levels (French I, French III, French Conversation).
- Prepare each course and deliver lectures in a professional and ethical manner.
Instructor of French as a second language February 2017- December 2017
Canada School of Public Service, Calgary, AB
- Teach French to corporate professionals via “l’École de langues du Campus Saint-Jean”.
- Preparethe course and evaluate the improvement of the student while maintaining a professional and ethical behavior at all times.
Trilingual Plan Specialist 2014-2015; August 2017- December 2017
Solium Capital Inc., Calgary, AB
- Efficiently answered phone calls in a professional manner and maintained loyal customer relations with clients.
- Precisely fulfilled customer inquiries regarding orders and share purchase plans.
- Provided detailed technical information regarding receiving or sending shares or funds.
Graduate Teaching Assistant January 2016- June 2017
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Conduct French tutorials at the undergraduate level (FREN 209, FREN 211, FREN 213).
- Align course assignments and materials to meet the students learning outcome of the course.
- Provide the students with a practical side of learning French as a second language, as well as professional feedbacks on assignments and various projects.
Research Assistant December 2016- March 2017
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Assisted research professor in the Greek and Roman studies department.
- Provided research support by translating old French documents as part of a publication on Xenophon.
Sessional Instructor September 2016- December 2016
University of Calgary, LLLC department, Calgary, AB
- Facilitated lectures in a professional, challenging and engaging manners for a French course at the undergraduate level (FREN 209).
- Developed interactive lesson plans to engage students in understanding course materials.
- Created, proctored and marked dictations, compositions and exams.
Teaching assistant in French January 2014- June 2014
University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC
- Assisted professor in delivering lectures and tutorials for French undergraduate courses.
- Graded assignments and provided the students with accurate and professional feedbackto help them improve their French skills.
- Proctored examinations and recorded grades in a time efficient manner.
French Tutor January 2014- June 2014
University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC
- Mentoredfirst year students in French and provided with weekly lessons and worksheets to improve their grades.
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
Vox Condiscipulum September 2015- September 2016
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Executive member of the association.
- We aimed to promote and serve the intellectual, academic, cultural, and social interests of the graduate students in the School of Languages, Linguistics, literatures and cultures.
- Provide support for the new graduate students by hosting various events such as Vox Talks and Research Forums each year.
Colloquium organizer March, 2016
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Co-organized a Graduate student conference, taking in charge the budget, catering and call for papers.
University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
- Co-organized an Undergraduate Student colloquium, taking in charge the catering.
Community Service Learning Project VolunteerSeptember 2012
University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC
- Assisted Spanish professors and teaching assistants in developing the Spanish program for the University of British Columbiato grant students with a positive experience within the Spanish faculty.
SELECTED TALKS
International Colloquiums
Mount Royal University May 2016
- “Représentation de l’ailleurs (XVIe au XXIe siècle)”
- Presented “Un exil utopique : les contours des territoires dans Les nouvelles françaises de Segrais” in collaboration with another Master’s student.
University of Calgary May 2018
- «La représentation de l’Autre»
- Presented «À la rencontre des petites «sauvages»: l’arrivée de Marie de l’Incarnation en Nouvelle-France»
Graduate Forums
University of Calgary April 2017
- “Le Christianisme chez Corneille: Lumière sur la subversion morale”
University of Calgary May 2018
- «A political emancipation in the 17th century: the private space of Marie de l’Incarnation»
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