Highly accomplished French Language Instructor with over 10 years of experience teaching adults in proficiency-based environments. Proven ability to develop and deliver engaging curriculum, enhance vocabulary, and foster conversational skills through interactive methods. Skilled in adapting instruction to diverse student needs and assessing progress effectively. Eager to contribute expertise to ICA Language Services to empower learners at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center.
Language professional with extensive experience in teaching French across various proficiency levels. Adept at developing tailored lesson plans that drive language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Team-oriented and results-focused, consistently adapting to meet student needs and educational goals. Proficient in classroom management and instructional design, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Skills
Interactive teaching methods
Vocabulary building
Adaptability to change
Parent-teacher communication
Teaching experience
Work History
FRENCH INSTRUCTOR
1 Year 9 Months
International language institute | 04.2024 - 01.2026
Instructing beginner, intermediate, and advanced French classes through group sessions and private tutoring for students of all levels and diverse backgrounds.
Assessed student progress through quizzes, oral evaluations, and written assignments.
Taught grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation using immersive classroom techniques.
FRENCH TEACHER
10 Months
University academy | 08.2020 - 06.2021
Taught, evaluated, and graded five sections of French language courses for grades 9-12, including French 4, French I & 2, and Middle School French 7-8, focusing on language, pronunciation, grammar, and culture.
(Charter School)
ADJUNCT FACULTY, FRENCH
1 Year 1 Month
Virginia Commonwealth University | 12.2018 - 01.2020
Taught two sections of French: Elementary French (Fren 101-001) and Fren 102, covering language survival basics, pronunciation, French culture, and grammar.
Facilitated advanced conversation and film classes (Fren 307-001 and Fren 305-001), enhancing students' proficiency in the French language and culture through movies, reading, speaking, writing, and listening exercises.
Developed conversation skills and expanded vocabulary through the analysis of short poems and selected topics.
BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR III
3 Years 4 Months
International Academy | 02.2015 - 06.2018
Translated educational materials and facilitated communication for non-English speaking refugee parents.
Provided interpretation services to support teachers in their interactions with English as a Second Language (ESL) parents.
Conducted office counseling for newly arrived students, reporting on their academic progress to relevant parties.
Managed and coached the boys' soccer program as the head coach.
GUEST LECTURER, FRENCH
1 Year 4 Months
University of Louisville | 08.2014 - 12.2015
Led discussion-based classes utilizing intensive conversational speaking on topics including 'Etude detaillee de voyelles phonetiques' (phonetics and diction), 'diglossia and bilingualism-immigration,' and 'Introduction au monde francophone'.
FRENCH FACULTY
6 Years 8 Months
UC College | 10.1997 - 06.2004
Company Overview: (Two-year Media Studies Community College)
Developed curriculum and delivered instruction for a technical program focusing on media, journalism, and communication within French-speaking contexts and educational systems.
Instructed students in advanced radio and TV interview techniques, as well as reporting methodologies ('techniques de reportages').
LANGUAGE TEACHER (FRENCH / ENGLISH)
10 Years
Lycee Savorgnan-De-Brazza | 01.1991 - 01.2001
Company Overview: (formerly Libération HS)
Taught, evaluated, and graded students in both high school and middle school levels.
Engaged in extracurricular school activities, including managing English clubs, providing tutoring, and assisting with kitchen duties.
Liaised with parents, effectively communicating student progress and performance.
(formerly Libération HS)
SALES MANAGER
5 Years
LACOMA Agence | 01.1992 - 01.1997
Led sales teams to achieve and surpass established sales targets.
Recruited, evaluated, and managed the performance of sales team members.
Formulated individual sales quotas and demarcated territories for team members.
Spearheaded the development of the 'Tandem' initiative.
Managed press relations and communication strategies.
Conseil en communication
Education
BA - Modern languages, Public Relations
University Marien Ngouabi
Completed 30 semester hours towards degree.
Master's degree - French language and literature
University of Louisville | Louisville, USA
Completed thirty (30) semester hours of coursework.
GPA: 3.4
Master's degree - International Public Relations
University ULB
Personal Information
Title: French Instructor
Timeline
FRENCH INSTRUCTOR
International language institute
04.2024 - 01.2026Read More
FRENCH TEACHER
University academy
08.2020 - 06.2021Read More
ADJUNCT FACULTY, FRENCH
Virginia Commonwealth University
12.2018 - 01.2020Read More
BILINGUAL ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR III
International Academy
02.2015 - 06.2018Read More
GUEST LECTURER, FRENCH
University of Louisville
08.2014 - 12.2015Read More
FRENCH FACULTY
UC College
10.1997 - 06.2004Read More
SALES MANAGER
LACOMA Agence
01.1992 - 01.1997Read More
LANGUAGE TEACHER (FRENCH / ENGLISH)
Lycee Savorgnan-De-Brazza
01.1991 - 01.2001Read More
University ULB
Master's degree from International Public Relations
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University of Louisville
Master's degree from French language and literature