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ELISE PACELLI MABENE

San Diego,CA

Summary

Language education professional with robust background in teaching languages to diverse student populations. Known for creating safe learning environments and fostering student engagement. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development and classroom management.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spanish and French Teacher

Francis Parker School
08.2023 - Current
  • Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
  • designed lesson plans and assessments
  • Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
  • Created reading materials to promote student comprehension of written Spanish French.
  • Improved student fluency in Spanish and French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
  • Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on Spanish & French-speaking countries.
  • Collaborated with other language teachers to develop projects for a richer learning experience.
  • Encouraged active participation by designing engaging group activities and interactive presentations.
  • Assisted struggling students with individualized tutoring sessions, improving their overall performance in class.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating Spanish and French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.

Head of MFL and French and Spanish Teacher

Simon Balle All-through School
01.2009 - Current
  • Managed the MFL department staff and acted as mentor for over 5 trainee teachers
  • Raised achievement for students; in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, 70% of students scored high grades in their official examinations in French and Spanish
  • Taught and built relationships with over 100 students every year
  • Designed French and Spanish curriculum, SOW and Assessments for over 500 students and created over 100 resources for the MFL department
  • Increased the uptake of Spanish in the Middle and Upper schools by 30%
  • Analyzed data for over 500 students and wrote 4 examinations reports every year
  • Identified gaps in student's learning and planned and recommended strategic interventions to raise achievement by 10%
  • Attended 4 to 5 parents evening each year and built parental relationships
  • Wrote over 100 subject and character reports for students every year
  • Established a safe learning environment for over 100 students
  • Acted as a pastoral tutor to 25 to 30 students, 3 times per week

Student Teacher

Marlborough School
02.2009 - 07.2009
  • Student planned and taught French to Grades 8, 9 and 10 students
  • Assisted an examination class of 24 students with speaking practice in preparation for official speaking examinations and improved students' performance
  • Graded over 30 students' assignments and provided feedback for students
  • Attended department meetings and parents evenings
  • Organized Spanish club from 13:00 to 1:30 PM

Student Teacher

St Albans school
10.2008 - 01.2009
  • Observed lessons taught by teachers and created resources
  • Planned and taught parts and whole lessons to Grades 6 -10 students
  • Helped students practise tenses in Spanish to improve accuracy

French and English Teacher

Lycée d'Anguissa
01.1994 - 07.1998
  • Planned and delivered French lessons to French speaking to Grades 6-12 students
  • Planned and delivered English lessons to French speaking Grades 6-12 students
  • Assessed, marked, analyzed data and wrote over 200 students reports each year
  • Established a safe learning environment for 5 to 6 classes every year
  • Attended department meetings and communicated with over 200 parents every year

Education

Post Graduate Certificate in Education -

University of Hertfordshire
England , United Kingdom
01.2009

PhD - French linguistics

Université De Genève
Switzerland
01.2005

Diplôme d'étude supérieure (DES) - de linguistique

Université De Genève
Switzerland
01.2000

French and English teacher -

Lycée D'Anguissa
Cameroon
01.1998

Diplôme de professeur de l'enseignement secondaire -

Ecole Normale Supérieure De Yaoundé
Cameroon
01.1993

Masters in English language -

Université De Yaoundé
Cameroon
01.1991

Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Letters, Spanish Option

Université De Yaoundé
Cameroon
01.1990

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Making resources
  • Communication with Parents
  • Student Performance
  • Mentoring
  • Research
  • Adaptive learning tools
  • Classroom management
  • Online teaching experience
  • Feedback and correction
  • Progress reporting
  • Effective lesson planning
  • Faculty collaboration

Certification

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Hertfordshire, 09/01/08, 06/30/09
  • Diplôme de professeur de l'enseignement secondaire, Ecole Normale supérieure de Yaoundé, 09/01/91, 06/30/93

Timeline

Spanish and French Teacher

Francis Parker School
08.2023 - Current

Student Teacher

Marlborough School
02.2009 - 07.2009

Head of MFL and French and Spanish Teacher

Simon Balle All-through School
01.2009 - Current

Student Teacher

St Albans school
10.2008 - 01.2009

French and English Teacher

Lycée d'Anguissa
01.1994 - 07.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Letters, Spanish Option

Université De Yaoundé

Post Graduate Certificate in Education -

University of Hertfordshire

PhD - French linguistics

Université De Genève

Diplôme d'étude supérieure (DES) - de linguistique

Université De Genève

French and English teacher -

Lycée D'Anguissa

Diplôme de professeur de l'enseignement secondaire -

Ecole Normale Supérieure De Yaoundé

Masters in English language -

Université De Yaoundé
ELISE PACELLI MABENE