Teaching
Hunter College of the City University of New York
Department of Classics and Oriental Studies
Adjunct Lecturer, September 2018—Current
Maspeth High School
Latin Teacher, August 2017—August 2019
- Taught first and third year Latin, culminating in LOTE exam.
- Served as departmental instructional coach.
- Conducted tech-related PD sessions for faculty throughout the year.
Elisabeth Morrow School
Latin Teacher, August 2015—August 2017
Taught first and second year Latin to middle school students, as well as “Classics Confidential” elective.
Developer and Director of NJCL Latin Club.
Coached Latin teams for Certamen (New York City Regional Certamen, 1st Place, Level I, 2017; Princeton Certamen: 1st Place Division Finalists, Level I, 2016; 2nd Place, Level I, 2017); Yale Certamen : Semi-Finalists, Novice Division, 2015); New Jersey State JCL Finals, Level I, 2nd Place, 2016.
Designed course pages and digital resources for school’s LMS.
Introduced "Ancient Coins for Education" program.
Served as Yearbook Advisor and photographer for the Emerald.
Bronx School of Law and Finance
Latin Teacher, Sept 2009 – August 2015
Taught all levels for up to 155 students, Latin I-VI in three year program using "Ecce Romani" (previously "Cambridge Latin" series).
Developer and Director of Latin Club.
Organized and coached Latin teams for certamina invitationals (NYC Regional, Bronx Science Invitational, Yale Certamen, Harvard Certamen, FLA Virtual School Certamen), and for recitation and sight reading. contests sponsored by the New York Classical Club.
National Honor Society Committee Member.
Introduced National Latin Exam to the school and curriculum in 2010 (gold and silver medalists yearly).
Served on L.I.S.T. instructional team for Danielson/Common Core .implementation across the curriculum (2013-2014).
Created and currently teaching project-based humanities course: Art and Mythology.
Taught summer U.S. History Regents review course (2012).
Mentored and guided students via school's advisory program.
Created teacher website: www.magistramichaud.com.
Mentored first year Latin teacher (2012-2014).
Served professional assignments in various capacities (grade team support, small-group instruction, educational technologist).
Developed “Latin Boot Camp” summer and after school program for struggling learners.
Set up and maintained Chromebooks classroom network.
Served on MOSL committee as organizer and reader (2014-2015).
Developed digital magazines for students and the general public (Roman World Today, Mythology Today, Latin Language Today).
Horace Mann School
Latin Teacher, Spring 2006
Substituted for four upper division classes using the Jenney series of texts (Latin I, II, Intermediate A and B).
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Gerard Allen
English Teacher, Elisabeth Morrow School
Louise has been an exemplary member of the Elisabeth Morrow School faculty. She has a strong mastery of both her content area and pedagogy. She consistently develops her use of technology in the classroom, always striving to innovate and re-innovate her teaching strategies. She is an extremely selfless member of our faculty, regularly volunteering to teach extra classes and cover duties. It is highly evident that all of Louise's decisions are based on the answer to one question: what would be best for the learning and well-being of my students? Without question, Louise is an asset to our school community!
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Ana Maria Pinheiro
Owner, Interchange English School
Louise and I took a TESOL course in Prague where we met. She was a top quality student as she is at everything she does. She is very commited and responsible, dedicated and loves her job.
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