Jonathon Porter
University of Kentucky 340 Madison Pl. Apt. 4
Modern & Classical Languages, Lexington, KY 40508
Literatures & Cultures
1055 Patterson Office Tower
Lexington, KY 40506-0027 (859) 489-8705
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Education
M.A. Degree in French and Francophone Studies, In progress
University of Kentucky,Lexington, KY
B.A. Degree in French and Francophone Studies2013
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Sigma cum Laude
A.A. Degree in French Studies2011
Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington, KY
Graduated with High Distinction, G.P.A: 4.0
Teaching Experience
Teaching Assistant, Instructor of Record, University of Kentucky French Department 2013
(FR 101) Elementary French.Textbook: Deux Mondes (One Section)
Teaching Enhancement Activities 2013
University-wide TA Orientation with Micro-teaching;
Departmental TA Training also with Micro-teaching
French 553 (Lecture on the Teaching of French—3 Credit Hours)
Kentucky World Language Association Conference; Workshop on Oral Proficiency Interview Familiarization
Academic History
Kentucky Institute for International Studies Study Abroad Ambassador, University of Kentucky,Lexington, KY 2013
Give classroom presentations on campus promoting KIIS
Coordinate promotional events to be held on campus
Attend professional development workshops
Work with the universities education abroad office
Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) Program Director Assistant, Paris, France 2013
Aid with the logistics of student life while abroad, including helping students acquire the stills to purchase/order food, to use public transportation
Facilitate communication between the faculty and students.
Coordinate excursions for the program and courses
Learning how to budget for a large program
Help with pre-departure orientation
Maintain Google calendar
Education Abroad Peer Ambassador, International Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2012-2013
Advise students and provide general information to help them navigate the process of doing a study abroad program
Give classroom presentations, First Step Information sessions, and conduct on-campus Education Abroad events.
Aid in event planning and marketing for Education Abroad activities
Have a detailed knowledge of the application, scholarship, and financial aid processes and program specific information.
Kentucky World Language Association Regional Showcase Volunteer, George Rogers Clark High School, Winchester, KY 2013
Presented on French and Education Abroad at the University of Kentucky
Kentucky World Language Association Showcase Volunteer, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 2012
Led various games and activities in French for high school French students.
Judged performance event
Kentucky Institute for International Studies (KIIS) Paris II Alumni, Paris, France
Took courses on Joan of Arc and Theatre while abroad
Attended plays, attended classroom excursions in Paris, and improved French proficiency
Memberships & Affiliations
KWLA
French Club organizer
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society alumnus