Madame Rosemary Rahill is a two-time Florida Atlantic University graduate, with a BA in French (2010), and an MAT in French (2012). Originally from New York, she attended New York University with a major in French and Journalism. In pursuit of her life-long goal to speak French like a native, she spent her junior year at New York University in Paris. That academic year turned into nine years in France, enabling her to achieve native-like proficiency in the language, as well as extensive knowledge of the culture. Sharing her passion for the language and cultures of the Francophone world has now become her mission: to encourage and inspire students of all levels in their study of the French language. She teaches all levels of the basic language program, and enjoys connecting with and engaging students in the realm of the online classroom, as well as the face-to-face classroom. She also teaches Advanced Grammar, Pronunciation and Phonetics, Culture and Society, and Conversation. Finally, she is also certified to deliver the internationally recognized Diplôme du Français Professionnel, issued by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris; she also teaches Commercial French 1 and Advanced Commercial French here at Florida Atlantic University as part of this initiative.

Special Awards and Recognition

• Nominee for Excellence in eLearning Award, May 2017
• Transitioning Owls Program Florida Atlantic University, May 2016
• Phi Delta Phi French Honor Society Inductee May 2012

Conferences/Presentations

• Presentation at the Palm Beach County Schools World Languages Symposium, “La compétence culturelle et des munitions pour défendre nos programmes” August 10, 2017, Boca Raton, Florida
• Presentation at the WeLead Diversity Matters Symposium, Florida Atlantic University, April 15, 2017” Vive la différence”
• Presentation at the ILead Symposium, Florida Atlantic University, “Every Leader has a Story”, September 17, 2016
• Presentation at the Palm Beach County Schools World Languages Symposium, “Vive le français! Resources for gaining momentum in French”, August 11, 2016, Boca Raton, Florida
• Presentation of article “Using Speech Recognition as an Assessment Tool to Enhance Language Learning: The Development of Pronunciation” at the Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, American Society for Engineering Education February 2016, Austin, Texas

Publications

• Rahill, R, Translation from French to English of literary work “Pare-chocs” by Bruno Green, English title “Bumper”, November 2015
• Rahill, R, Ploger, D. “Using Speech Recognition as an Assessment Tool to Enhance Language Learning: The Development of Pronunciation” Article in proceedings of the 2016 Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, American Society for Engineering Education, May 2015
• Rahill, R. “Go With the Flow, Arctic Adventure Aboard Silversea Cruises’ Prince Albert” Porthole Cruise Magazine, 2009
• Rahill, R. “Fantastic Voyage, Azamara Journey Travels the World in Style” Porthole Cruise Magazine, 2008
• Rahill, R. “Ship of the Month, Azamara Journey”, Cruise Travel Magazine, 2008
• Rahill, R. “Come to your Senses” Porthole Cruise Magazine, 2007
• Rahill, R. “A Cruise with a View” Porthole Cruise Magazine, 2006

Certifications

• Florida Atlantic University eCertification Workshop, December 2016
• Chambre de Commerce de d’Industrie de Paris Commercial French Exam Administrator Certificate May 2014
• ESOL Certificate Spring 2014