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Laetitia Lafitte

Raleigh,NC

Summary

After working in humanitarian relief and teaching multiple subjects in 3 languages and at all levels for the last 16 years, acting as a global educator became a vocation.

Thanks to professional experiences of inestimable value in India, Guatemala, Mexico, France, the UK and the USA, interculturality is now an essential component in the classroom showing an increasing positive impact on students.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

IB, French and Spanish Teacher

WCPSS - Wake County Public School System
08.2023 - Current

Teaching French, Spanish and IB curriculums at West Millbrook Magnet Middle School:

  • Assessing student progress through data tracking, analysis and updating lesson plans to increase level of achievement and proficiency.
  • Developing community communication as the 6th graders’ Parents and Teachers Association's Speaker.
  • Supporting WCPSS staff as a HR Equity and Wellness Subcommittee Member.
  • Designing extracurricular programs that encourage language practice outside of the classroom environment as the Co-Founder of the French Society Club.
  • Presenter at the 2025 UNC Chapel Hill "World View" symposium (A toolbox for your Global Classroom).
  • Winner of the WCPSS World Language Teacher Excellency award in October 2024.

English Teacher and European Section Coordinator

Lycée Français De Guadalajara
09.2017 - 06.2023
  • English Teacher at all levels in Middle and High Schools.
  • European Section High School Founder and Coordinator. The European Section is very similar to AP programs but focusing on subjects that are taught exclusively in English at College level (only advanced and talented students have access to it) like geopolitics, social sciences, political sciences, economics, and geopolitics.
  • Counseling for High School Students (Junior HS, 11th year)
  • International AEFE (French Schools System Abroad) Exchanges Coordinator.
  • School Magazine Co-editor in Chief.
  • Beginning Teachers' Mentor

English Teacher

Lycée Polyvalent Montmajour
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • Validation of my License in Education.
  • Teaching English in High School, at 2 different levels: General education and Vocational education.
  • Developing engaging and innovative lesson plans to enhance student comprehension and participation.
  • Assisting struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.

English Teacher and English Department Coordinator

Lycée Français De Guadalajara
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • First position as a teacher in the French Schools System.
  • Teaching English at all Middle and High Schools levels (K-12)
  • English Department Coordinator for 2 years.
  • Enhancing extracurricular programs by integrating cultural activities related to language learning.
  • Designing and facilitating group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Leading after-school tutoring sessions for students needing extra support or enrichment opportunities, resulting in improved academic outcomes.

Humanitarian Aid Worker

International Organizations and NGOs
09.1997 - 06.2012
  • 4 Humanitarian missions abroad, all related to children, humanitarian law, peace and justice, and education (Let me know if you want the details of those).
  • Developing long-term partnerships with the government to enhance aid distribution efficiency.
  • Designing training programs aimed at enhancing team capacity and bilingual indigenous teachers’ skills.
  • 2 Internships at the French Embassy, and at the UNESCO office, both in Mexico City.

Education

Certificate - Global Education

NCDPI - NC Department of Education
NC
12-2025

Double License in Education - French & Spanish

Public Schools of North Carolina
North Carolina, USA
07-2023

Master of Arts - Education

INSPE - Higher National Institute For Teaching
Aix-en-Provence, France
06-2017

CAPES - License in Education - Education & Teaching

MEN- National Education Department
France
05-2016

Master of Arts - International Public Law & Geopolitics

Faculté De Droit & De Science Politique
Aix-en-Provence
11-2004

Master of Arts - European Studies

Higher Institute of European Studies
Strasbourg, France
06-2002

Skills

  • Global Educator
  • Critical Thinker
  • Caring and Principled
  • Native Spanish & French fluency - C1 in English (Fluent)

Timeline

IB, French and Spanish Teacher

WCPSS - Wake County Public School System
08.2023 - Current

English Teacher and European Section Coordinator

Lycée Français De Guadalajara
09.2017 - 06.2023

English Teacher

Lycée Polyvalent Montmajour
09.2016 - 07.2017

English Teacher and English Department Coordinator

Lycée Français De Guadalajara
09.2012 - 06.2016

Humanitarian Aid Worker

International Organizations and NGOs
09.1997 - 06.2012

Certificate - Global Education

NCDPI - NC Department of Education

Double License in Education - French & Spanish

Public Schools of North Carolina

Master of Arts - Education

INSPE - Higher National Institute For Teaching

CAPES - License in Education - Education & Teaching

MEN- National Education Department

Master of Arts - International Public Law & Geopolitics

Faculté De Droit & De Science Politique

Master of Arts - European Studies

Higher Institute of European Studies
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