Margot A.

Girerd-Barclay
1637 Westbridge Dr. H4 Fort Collins, CO 80526 Phone: 970-402-5003 mgirerdbarclay@yahoo.com
Ca re e r Ob jec tiv e: To a dv a nc e l e a rni n g a n d interpersonal harmony t hrough c reat ive ex press i on and entert ainment

Skills and Awards

AVID Certified Tutor, December 2014

Colorado Teaching License: Endorsements in Speech, Theatre, and French (Expected May 2015)
Strong verbal and written communication skills: Bilingual in French and English; basic skills in Swedish and Spanish
International experience: have lived in USA, France, Mali, Mozambique, Madagascar, Nepal, Viet Nam, Sweden, and Uganda; have
travelled widely in North America, Europe, South and Southeast Asia, and Africa
Strong computer and secretarial skills: proficient in Microsoft Works (including Excel) and photocopying/office equipment
Recipient of David and Paula Edwards Liberal Arts Scholarship, 2013; Sustained Excellence in Theatre Scholarship, 2013; and Ann M
Gill Scholarship, 2014

Education
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Bachelor of Health &Human Sciences

Theatre, Performance Concentration

Communication Studies, Speech Education

Minor in French

Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2015

Website: mgirerdbarclay.weebly.com

Professional Experience
January 2015- Present

Kampala International School Uganda

Student Teacher

Kampala, Uganda

Teaching (KS3 and MYP) Secondary Drama and English to Year 7, 8, 9.

Teaching Secondary EAL to Year 9

Facilitating and directing creation/production of Year 7 Drama end of term performance

August 2012-Present

Colorado State University: School of Teacher Education and Principal Preparation

Student Teacher Preparation

Fort Collins, CO, USA

EDUC 485/493:Student Teaching, SP15, Kampala International School, Uganda, In progress

EDUC 450/480: Instruction II and Practicum, FA14, Poudre High School, Colorado, Grade A

EDUC 350/386: Instruction I and Practicum, SP13, Preston Middle School, Colorado, Grade A

EDUC 340: Literacy & the Learner, FA12, Preston Middle School, Colorado, Grade A

January 2014-December 2014

Beattie Elementary School

Math/Literacy Teaching Assistant

Fort Collins, CO

Taught groups of children from Kindergarten to 5th grade

Assisted with Math/Literacy skills where needed

January 2011-Fall 2013

Colorado State University: Department of Theatre

University Teaching Assistant

Fort Collins, CO

Taught first and second year students improvisation/beginning acting techniques

Directed and organised end of semester showcase

August2010-January 2014

Colorado State University: Office of International Programmes

Student Staff Assistant

Fort Collins, CO

Hosted International Connections and International Tea Series

Organised and created campus wide events (World AIDS Day, World Food Day, International
Womans Day)

Developed Global Village Newsletter and Global Village Bulletin Board

Managed administrative tasks (photocopying, supply procurement, booking reservations, taking

memos and maintaining files)

August 2011-May 2013

CSUs Housing and Dining Services

Resident Assistant

Fort Collins, CO

Supervised 40 residents in university housing

Developed and conducted social, educational and diversity programmes

Managed administrative tasks (room condition reports, maintenance requests, incident reports,
and room change process)

Enforced CSU Resident Life policy

Trained new staff members

Summer 2011; Summer 2012

CSUs Kids Do It All Summer Camp

Camp Counselor

Fort Collins, CO

Facilitated creation/production of student-managed performances with 40 children ages 7-15