RESUME
Of
Dr. Jacques L. Bonenfant, MS, EdS., MBA ND, OMD, MD (acu), Ph.D.
4312 SW 133rd Lane
Miramar, FL 33027
(954) 588-7497
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AREAS OF CERTIFICATION (State of Florida): FRENCH K-12 & ESOL K-12
Certificate # 691957
Professional Certificate Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Inc.: ESOL, FRENCH & ADMINISTRATOR
STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILY, Florida Department of Education (Business Education 6-12)
Registered Medical Practitioner of the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines
Board Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner
Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Registered Naturopath
AREAS OF RESEARCH: TESOL, Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Multicultural Studies, Haitian Literature, French Literature, Caribbean & African Literature, Business, Marketing, Finance, International Business and Management, Elementary Education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Multicultural Education, Multicultural Diversity, Curriculum and Instruction, Education, Linguistics, Second Language Learning, TESOL Education, Educational Leadership, Secondary Education, Foreign Language, French, Foreign Language Education, on-line Teaching, Adult Education, Alternative Medicine, Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
06/ 2011-Present Miami Dade College
Adjunct Professor
EAP/Foreign Language Department
08/ 2007-06/2010- Dade Christian School
French Teacher
08/2003-May 2016
Florida Memorial University
School of Education
Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics & TESOL Program
Coordinator
2007-2008 Miami Central High School
ESOL & Reading Teacher
English Language Learner Coordinator
12/2001-09/2003 Norland Senior High
English/ Language Arts, Reading & ESOL Teacher
ESOL Chairperson & Coordinator
01/2001- 2004 Walden University
Faculty Mentor, Master in Reading and Literacy (on-line)
01/2002- 2004 Union Institute & University (Distance Learning)
Masters & Doctoral Program: TESOL Education & Educational
Faculty Member
01/2002- Present Nova Southeastern University
Adjunct Faculty: Graduate Teacher Education Program
TESOL Courses On-line
8/2000- 12/2003 Sunrise Middle
ESOL, Language Arts, Reading Teacher
Chairperson, Team Leader / Coordinator
02/1998- 6/2001 Dillard Community School, Fort-Lauderdale, Fl
Adult Education (GED/ABE)/ESOL Teacher
5/1997- 8/2003 Florida Memorial College, Miami, Florida
Adjunct Professor of Linguistics & TESOL
1/1995- 06/1996 South Broward Community School, Dania, Florida
ESOL, ABE & GED Teacher & Coordinator
8/94-6/2000 Frederick Douglass Elementary
Reading & ESOL Teacher & Coordinator
08/93-06/94 West Hollywood Elementary
Reading, ESOL Resource Teacher & Coordinator
11/1991- 02/1994 Pompano Multi-Purpose Educational Center
ABE, GED& ESOL Teacher
EDUCATION
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
Fort-Lauderdale, Florida
Master of Oriental Medicine & Acupuncture
Indian Board of Alternative Medicine
Kolkata, India
Doctor of Naturopathy/ Natural Medicine
Completed 2016
Indian Board of Alternative Medicine
Kolkata, India
Doctor of Medicine in Acupuncture completed 2015
Wangjing Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Science
Beijing, China
Clinical Practice of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Certificate Completed 2014
Indian Board of Alternative Medicine
Kolkata, India
Doctor of Oriental Medicine Completed 2014
Aspen University
Denver, CO
Master of Business Administration in Finance Completed, 2013
Union Institute University Completed, 2000
Cincinnati, Ohio
Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics
Nova Southeastern University Completed, 1997
Davie, Florida
Educational Specialist Degree
Educational Leadership
Nova Southeastern University Attended, 1993
Davie, Fl
Doctorate in Adult Education
15 credits completed
Nova Southeastern University Completed, 1992
Davie, Florida
Master of Science in TESOL
Florida Atlantic University Completed, 1990
Boca Raton, Florida
Bachelors of Arts in Languages & Linguistics: French
Membership
· Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) ( The Global Professional Association for English Language Educators
· Florida Education Association (FEA)
· Florida Association of Teacher Education (FATE)
· FacultyRow
· Sunshine State TESOL
· Societe d’ Honneur Francaise, French Club, Florida Atlantic University
· Intellectbase International Consortium, www.intellectbase.org
· Intellectbase International Consortium, Executive Editorial Board & Reviewers Task Panel Member, www.intellectbase.org
· Fluent in French, Haitian-Creole and Spanish
· Attended the 42nd ESOL Annual Convention and Exhibit, April 2-5, 2008
· Teacher of the Year (Florida Memorial University 2003-2004)
· ESOL Academy Certificate, Miami-Dade County Public School (June 14-18, 2004)
· Blackboard Training, Nova Southeastern University
· WEBCT Training, Nova Southeastern University
· ESOL Coordinator at Florida Memorial University
· ESOL Faculty Development for faculty members at Florida Memorial University
· ESOL Coordinator in Elementary, Middle & High School
· Assisted ESOL meetings in textbook presentation and selection
· Convened ESOL and Foreign Language Workshops for elementary, middle, high school and adult education teachers
· Involved as a judge in ESOL competition at New River Middle School
· Created and implemented social activities and ESOL programs for linguistically and ethnically diverse learners at Minority Empowerment Inc.
· Administered FCAT test for ESOL learners at different grade levels
· Administered Oral Language Proficiency test for ESOL students from K-12
· Assessed ESOL students in English & Reading
· Participated in Master and doctoral committees (doctoral and masters Thesis) at Union Institute & University and Florida Memorial University
· Assessed middle and High students in Reading
· Assisted in gathering data for the development of schedule for middle schools students
· Assisted in the development of schedule for middle school students
· Developed Voyager Program at Frederick Douglass Elementary (Reading Program)
· Assisted in Writing School Improvement Plan
· Board Member, vice-president for Minority Empowerment Inc. A program designed for HIV, AIDS, STD, Counseling, Job Placement and Tutoring for minority children in Fort-Lauderdale
· Developed in-service trainings, workshops and seminars for teachers who serve linguistically diverse learners
· Involved in various educational programs radio talk show programs to provide information about adult and community school programs
· Develop sample lesson plans, didactic strategies and methods for teachers that serve second language learners (Native Speakers of French)
· Advised students at Florida Memorial University
· Participated in different committees at Florida Memorial University
· Participated in curriculum committee Graduate School of Education at Florida Memorial College University
· Teach doctoral courses at The Union Institute & University
· Bilingual Assessor (French & English)
· Complete the LEAD Program for Broward County School Board
· Interim School Principal at Vision Chretienne et Pedagogique High School
References
1. Dr. Ardin Isma
Multicultural Department
Curriculum Specialist in World Languages & ESOL
Duval County School District
1701 Prudential Drive, FL 32207
(904) 365-0887
2. Dr. William Perry
Florida Memorial University
Assistant Professor of French
15800 NW 42nd Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
(954) 249-8907
3. Dr. Mildred Berry
Florida Memorial University
Professor of Science Education
Former Dean of School of Education
15800 NW 42nd Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
(305) 336-1892
4.Dr. Samson Denis, DOM
Physicians Care Clinic
5. Dr. Rose Thevenin
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Publications
1. Financial Strategies for Improving the Haitian Economy, Journal of Global Intelligence and Policy (JGIP), Volume 7, Issue13, July 2014..
2. Using the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI) to Assess New, Generation Learners’ Attitudes towards Multicultural Education & Diversity, Review of Management Innovation & Creativity (RMIC) Volume 6, Issue 20 (2013)
3. Using the Cross-Cultural Adaptibility Inventory (CCAI) to Assess New Generation Learners’ Attitudes towards Multicultural Education & Diversity, July 9, 2013, Publication International Handbook for Academic Research and Teaching, Intellectbase International Consortium, Nashville, TN.
4. Misusage and Misinterpretation of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) in Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in Forst and Second Grades, Review of Higher Education and Self-Learning (RHESL), Volume 5, Issue 15, 2012.
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5. Exode Exquis, French Novel, Trafford Publishing, ISBN 978-1-4669-1482-7, 2012
6. History of Haitian-Creole: From Pidgin to Lingua Franca and English Influence on the Language, Presentation, Nashville, Tennessee, May 27, 2011, International Handbook of Academic Research and Teaching, Volume 16.
7. History of Haitian-Creole : From Pidgin to Lingua Franca and English Influence on the Language, Journal Article, Intellectbase International Consortium publication,www.intellectbase.org, Volume 4, Issue 11, June 2011
8. Misusage and Misinterpretation of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) in teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in First and Second Grades, Publication International Handbook for Academic Research and Teaching, Intellectbase International Consortium, Scholar Magazine, Nashville, TN, March 2011.
9. On-Going Research for Publication: Integrating Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, Intercultural Competence and Ethno-Methodology to better Respond to the Academic Needs and Achievements of English Language Learners (ELLs)
10. Lochard Noel : Un Ecrivain Muri, Center for Strategic and Multicultural Studies Magazine (CSMS), October 2010 (website : http:// www.csmsmagazine.org
11. Lionel Messi: Un Messi Crucifie qui n’est pas encore ressuscite, Center for Strategic and Multicultural Studies (CSMS) Magazine, July 2010 (website : http://www.csmsmagazine.org)
12. Is it A challenge to Teach Limited English Proficient Children?: Embracing Sociological and Multicultural Factors, Curriculum Materials, Teaching and Learning Process and ESOL Placement as Tools in the Acquisition and the Teaching Process of the Target Language, English. Journal Article, Boukan Magazine, June 2003.
13. Exploring the Difficulties of Teaching English as a Second Language in an Elementary School: Developing a Guideline for a Manual for Fifth Grade ESOL Teachers of Haitian Children. Doctoral Dissertation, Library of Congress, 2000.
14. Le Mensonge n’a Pas de Racines Principales. Journal Article. Boukan Magazine, March 2003.
15. Le Talent Footballistique de Ronaldo a Dementi les Diatribes Insense de Luis Cesar Menotti, Alfredo di Stefano, Marcelo Bielsa et Hector Cuper. Journal Article, Boukan Magazine, June 2003.
16. Le Berceau Poetique. Collection of French Poems,1996.
17. Mes Pleurs. Collection of French Poems, 1998.
18. Encore Une Fois. Collection of French Poems, 1997
19. La Campagne Manquee, French Novel, 1987
20. Mes Premiers Essais. Collection of French Poems, 1986
WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS
· Financial Strategies for Improving the Haitian Economy, Paper Presentation, Intellectbase International Consortium, Academic Conference, Kuala, Malaysia, July, July 10-12, 2014.
· Using the Cross-Cultural Adaptability Inventory (CCAI) to Assess New Generation Learners’ Attitudes towards Multicultural Education & Diversity, Paper Presentation, Intellectbase International Consortium, Academic Conference, Kuala, Lumpur, Malaysia, July 9-11, 2013.
· Using the Five Standards Developed by the Center of Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence (CREDE) to Improve the Learning Needs of Haitian and Hispanic English Language Learners (ELLs), Florida Memorial University, Summer Institute, June 11, 2013
· The Integration of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model to Teach English Language Learners (ELLs): An Effective Tool to Increase their Reading Skills in the Target Language, English, Florida Memorial University, Miami, Florida June 15, 2012.
· Misuse and Misconception of Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) and Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) in teaching First and Second Grade English Language Learners (ELLs), International Consortium, Academic Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, March 16, 2012.
· Linguistic Link Between Haitian-Creole and English, Intellectbase International Consortium, Academic Conference, Nashville, TN, May 27, 2011 Volume 16
· Misusage and Misconception of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) in Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) at the Elementary Level, Florida Memorial University, March 2011
· ESOL Presentation: Cognitive Academic Language Learning
Florida Memorial University, School of Education January 13, 2010
· Linguistic Link Between Aramaic and Hebrew, Annual Faculty Senate Conference, Florida Memorial University, March, 2010
· History and Misconception about the Haitian-Creole Language: Linguistic Link Between Haitian-Creole and Ewe, English and Spanish, Annual Faculty Senate Conference, Florida Memorial University, March 27, 2009
· New Millennium Learners’ Attitudes Towards Culture Education
Daytona State College, Daytona Beach, Florida, October 10, 2009
· Multicultural Education and Diversity, Presentation
Florida Memorial University, School of Education, November 11, 2006
· The African American Images in the Reading Process: A Tool to Increase the Reading Levels of African American Children, Presentation, Florida Memorial University, School of Education, Black History Month Activities, February 7, 2005
· Multicultural/Social Studies Workshop for Dade County Public School Children, Florida Memorial University, School of Education, FMC African American Day, February 26, 2005
· The History of the Haitian People, First Annual Club Haiti 1804 Leadership Conference, Florida Memorial University, April 2005
· ESOL Workshop for Teachers
Smart School
3698 NW 15 Street
Lauderhill, Fl 33311
Date: December 22, 2004
· Applied Linguistics Workshop for Education Faculty
Florida Memorial College
15800 NW 42nd Avenue
Miami, Florida Memorial College
Date: January 3, 2004
· Linguistics: A Keynote in the Learning Process
Florida Memorial College
School of Education
Date: March 2002