Lesly Lespinasse
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic educator with native French fluency and strong skills in language assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and multicultural education. Committed to enhancing student engagement and fostering interactive learning experiences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
French
LAUSD
Los Angeles
09.1994 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student comprehension of French language skills.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities promoting listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.
- Assessed student performance through regular quizzes, midterms, finals, and oral examinations.
- Provided individualized tutoring support for students needing assistance in reading, writing, and pronunciation.
- Conducted group activities to deepen understanding of French language and culture.
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects to enrich curriculum offerings.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings to discuss strategies for improving students' critical thinking skills.
World Languages & Cutures Department Chair
LAUSD/Crenshaw HS
Los Angeles, California
10.1994 - 06.2026
- Directed curriculum development initiatives that improved student learning experiences during 20-week semesters.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary projects with other departments to enrich student learning opportunities.
- Supported teachers in developing and revising lessons to effectively engage multicultural students across varied skill levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
California State University, Long Beach
Los Angeles06-1983
Skills
- Native French fluency
- Fluent French speaker
French language instruction
- Bilingual education
- French For Children/Adults/Travelers (Community Services)
- Language assessment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Faculty Collaboration
- Student Engagement
- Multicultural education
- French For Children/Adults/Travelers (Community Services)
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
Creole
Full Professional
Timeline
World Languages & Cutures Department Chair
LAUSD/Crenshaw HS
10.1994 - 06.2026
French
LAUSD
09.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching French As A Second Or Foreign Language
California State University, Long Beach