EVRARD RAOUL KOKO TONYE
French Teacher
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic French teacher interested in a long-term position as a French Language teacher. More than ten years of experience in teaching a variety of curricula including International Baccalaureate, Cambridge A/AS Levels, IGCSE and American curricula at Elementary, Middle and High school levels. Arranged and taught in an annual leadership summer camp in Johannesburg in 2017 and 2018. Got outstanding results in IGCSE, A/AS and IB in 2018, 2019,2020 and 2021. Was voted best school male teacher of the year in 2016.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Online French Teacher (Part Time)
Alliance Française De La Nouvelle Orleans
01.2022 - Current
- Contributed to increase in student enrollment at AFNO by designing engaging, innovative, and meticulously crafted lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow educators at AFNO and other Alliances, in order to participate in various outreach initiatives of Alliance.
- Constructed creative assignments and lessons that stimulated A1 to C1 level students' speaking and listening abilities among others.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on instructional technology advancements to continuously improve quality of online classes offered and report to AFNO Management.
French Teacher
Lafourche Parish School Board
New Orleans, Louisiana
08.2021 - Current
- Developed comprehensive lessons utilizing a wide array of resources, including technology, for students spanning from kindergarten to fifth grade.
- Instructed French in connection with my home country, while also integrating aspects of Louisiana culture.
- Prepare students to excel in their final exams and in meeting Student Learning Targets (SLT'S). 90 to 95 percent of students met their goals every year.
- Improved student fluency in French by incorporating immersive activities and authentic materials.
- Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with other educators within the Parish and beyond to plan and coordinate educational activities.
French Teacher
Rousseau International School
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Coordinated the operations of the French Department through comprehensive walkthrough and pedagogical meetings with faculty members within the Department.
- Ensured that Cambridge A/AS and IGCSE curricular expectations, as well as student progress in relation to these expectations, were diligently monitored and reported to school management.
- Employed a variety of teaching methodologies, including technology integration and other interactive activities, in accordance with curriculum requirements to enhance the learning experience.
- Prepared all registered students for Cambridge A/AS and IGCSE French examinations, striving to achieve the highest possible results. 100 percent of students got good grades.
- Coordinated and managed all school events pertaining to the French program, such as Bilingualism Day, Francophonie, among others.
- Monitored and communicated any changes occurring within the French curriculum to school management.
French Teacher
Enko Bonanjo International School
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Instructed French in alignment with the International Baccalaureate (IB) teacher profile and philosophy, as well as the Cambridge educational framework, in accordance with the school's vision and mission.
- Implement IB and Cambridge Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL's) distinctively to enhance the students' overall learning experience.
- Prepare all registered students for the Cambridge A/AS and IGCSE French examinations, including IB internal assessments, with the aim of achieving the highest possible results. 28 students out of the 29 presented for IB exams passed with outstanding scores.
- Collaborated with fellow educators both within the EBIS campus and across other institutions within the network to plan and coordinate educational activities.
- Participated in all professional development opportunities organized by the school or the network, as well as self-initiated endeavors.
- Assisted and shadowed the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) teacher with the intention of taking over the class in the future.
- Supported five students in preparing their TOK projects in compliance with IB requirements.
National Language and Culture Teacher
Government Bilingual High School New-bell
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Promote enhanced understanding of Cameroonian culture by integrating a variety of perspectives and resources into curriculum.
- Augmented classroom experiences by developing student-centered activities in conjunction with field experiences.
- Collaborated with regional and local organizations and communities to devise activities that celebrate cultural diversity, including events such as Mother Tongue Day and National Youth Day, among others.
- Prepared and presented students for cultural diversity competitions, including art contests and other related events.
Language Teacher
IADJE, Deido
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Instructed students in French, English (ESL), and German (as a foreign language) in accordance with ministerial directives and school policies.
- Improved students'' oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.
- Prepared students for national examinations such as the BEPC, Probatoire, and Baccalaureate.
- Assisted students with special learning needs in achieving classroom and subject expectations.
Education
Master of Arts - African Languages And Linguistics
University of Douala
Douala, Cameroon 02.2014 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - African Languages And Linguistics
University of Douala
Douala, Cameroon 12.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
Teacher Support
Accomplishments
•Served as a founding teacher in two International Schools in Cameroon contributing valuably to those schools obtaining their IB and Cambridge accreditations.
Was the first teacher in Douala, Cameroon to teach National Languages and Cultures in English.
• Created the first Arts and Cultures Club in a public school to enhance the teaching of National Languages and Cultures in the city of Douala.
• Was the first school teacher with the best students' results for the IGCSE 2018 and 2019 sessions as well as IB Diploma for the May 2019 session at Enko Bonanjo International School, Douala. Had 29 students in French A, B and Ab initio, 28 out of them passed. Also got outstanding students’ results in Cambridge A/AS and IGCSE for the 2020 and 2021 sessions with Rousseau International School in Douala.
• Was voted the best school male teacher of 2016 at Enko Bonanjo International School.
• Have more than 300 hours of professional development on various topics including but not limited to: perfect assessment, differentiation, qualities of an effective teacher, classroom management and reflection.
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Certification
World Language Certificate
Hobbies
- Traveling
- Reading
- Sports
- Music
Timeline
World Language Certificate
07-2027
DELF A-B1 examiner certificate
11-2026
Online French Teacher (Part Time)
Alliance Française De La Nouvelle Orleans
01.2022 - Current
French Teacher
Lafourche Parish School Board
08.2021 - Current
French Teacher
Rousseau International School
07.2019 - 07.2021
French Teacher
Enko Bonanjo International School
08.2016 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - African Languages And Linguistics
University of Douala
02.2014 - 02.2024
National Language and Culture Teacher
Government Bilingual High School New-bell
01.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - African Languages And Linguistics
University of Douala
12.2012 - 12.2012
Language Teacher
IADJE, Deido
09.2012 - 12.2012
IB Category 3 Improving student engement and performance in TOK, CAS and EE
IB Category 1 French Language and Literature A
IB Category 1 French Language Acquisition B
Leadership (African Leadership Academy)
First Aid certified
Rosedale teacher's training (Ontarion, CA education)
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