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
6501 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111
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
Hertford, England
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
St Albans, England
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
St Albans, England
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
Yaoundé, Cameroon
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 Kingdom01.2009
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
Cameroon01.1998
Diplôme de professeur de l'enseignement secondaire -
Ecole Normale Supérieure De Yaoundé
Cameroon01.1993
Masters in English language -
Université De Yaoundé
Cameroon01.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Letters, Spanish Option
Université De Yaoundé
Cameroon01.1990
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