My formation:
Université Vincennes-Saint-Denis (Paris VIII)
German Bachelor's degree
French literature, philosophy, Italian, linguistics, phonetics and film analysis.
(1976-1981)
My experience:
- Freelance French as second language teacher
Jan. 1991 - Today - 27 years and counting
Freelance French as a second language teacher.
One-on-one or two-student group lessons available.
- French as second language teacher
Fondation Postuniversitaire Internationale, Centre Audiovisuel
Jan. 1990 - Dec. 1990 - 12 months
Intensive classes for all levels and all nationalities
School similar to Alliance Française that used audiovisual methods and was under the direction of Annie Monnerie-Goarin, author of Intercodes: Méthode de Français, La France aux cent visages and other textbooks.
- French as second language teacher
Ecole du Cercle Commercial Suisse
Apr. 1985 - Feb. 1988 - 2 years 11 months
Intensive prep classes for Chambre of Commerce of Paris degrees for German-speaking Swiss nationals.
Similar to the Sorbonne advanced-level classes. (French-German comparative grammar)
- French as second language teacher
FormAsie
Sept. 1983 - Aug. 1984 - 1 year
Intensive beginner classes for adults of all nationalities - School similar to Alliance Française
My volunteer Experience:
- Storyteller for Children
Association Lire et faire lire
sept. 2015 - Today - 2 years and counting
Bookreading to second-graders (7 years old.)
My strenghts:
-Strong organizational, communication, improvisation and teaching skills.
-Good inter-personal skills.
-Ability to motivate and bring energy to both groups and individuals.
-Ability to adapt pedagogical tools to the wants and needs of different students of all nationalities.
Spoken Languages:
French, German, English, Italian