Hélène Baudson
Summary
Driven and compassionate educator with expertise in French history and culture, linguistic awareness, and differentiated instruction methods. Committed to inspiring students to achieve linguistic fluency and cultural appreciation. Proven ability to enhance student learning through classroom management , special education experience and effective parent-teacher collaboration. Skilled in GCSE curriculum development, speaking exam marking, and exam preparation. Committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports diverse student needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
French teacher
The Winstanley School
Leicester
2017.08 - 2025.12
- Planned and delivered effective classroom teaching in French
- Motivated learners to appreciate the French culture through literature, film, and music.
- Created a friendly classroom atmosphere with effective communication strategies.
- Developed lesson plans for improved language comprehension and cultural understanding.
- Supported students to excel regardless of their skill level.
- Tracked student progress in taught classes.
- Implemented effective assessment techniques and provided students with achievable targets and feedback.
- Guided groups of students in PSHE programme and tracked their progress across the curriculum.
- Administered controlled assessments for GCSE (AQA + OCR) and conducted speaking exams for GCSE French.
- Led extra-lessons and revision sessions for GCSE students during weekends and holidays.
- Coordinated activities for European Languages Day across secondary and primary schools.
- Supervised school plays, discos, and charitable activities to raise funds.
- Collaborated with colleagues in curriculum and pastoral teams
French teacher
George Eliot School, Nuneaton
Nuneaton
2016.11 - 2017.07
- Delivering French lessons to KS3&4 and Italian lessons to KS3, leading and organising cover lessons
- Leading PSHE lessons for forms
- Worked with Jambo Recruitment
French teacher
Sir Jonathan North, Leicester
Leicester
2017.02 - 2017.04
- Delivering French lessons and general cover lessons to KS3 & KS4,
- Developing curriculum and established individualised study programmes to enhance growth and productivity.
- Assigned homework to gauge capacity and understanding of language.
- Leading revision sessions and assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Worked with Mana Education
French teacher
Nicholas Chamberlaine, Bedworth
Bedworth
2014.09 - 2016.08
- Teaching French /Italian To KS3&4
- Covering lessons to Y7-A-Levels
- Leading Forms,
- Conducting French FCSE & ELC exams and Spanish ELC exams for Y9 students
- Led and took part in language trips, training days and courses (Safeguarding, Special Needs...)
French Teacher
Landau Forte Academy, Amington, Tamworth
Tamworth
2012.08 - 2012.10
- Teaching French from Year 7 to Year 9, delivering lessons to set groups
- Form Tutor to a vertical group Y7-Y11
- Safeguarding training
French teacher
Merrill College, Derby
Derby
2013.01 - 2013.07
- Teaching French to KS3-5, covering lessons in various subjects, form tutor.
- Evaluated student performance periodically providing constructive feedback.
- Incorporated role-play exercises into lessons, improving conversational abilities among pupils.
French Teacher
The King’s School, Grantham
Grantham
2008.09 - 2012.02
- Teaching French from Year 7 to Year 13: administered the controlled assessment with the new specification for GCSE at speaking and writing, prepared the AS/A2 exams covering new and old specifications, conducted speaking exams for AS level students (training with OCR 04/2010)
- Teaching Italian as an extra-curricular activity to KS3 pupils.
- Organised extra-lessons for GCSE students on weekends to revise for the speaking exam.
- Form-tutor for all ages and sharing a Year 7 form.
- Co-ordinated activities at the “European Languages day” and “Chinese New Year’s Day “for primary schools pupils
- Supervised the school play, discos and other charitable activities raising funds for the school
- Participated in the languages and other departments’ (Geography, P.E.) educational trips and contributed to the Duke of Edinburgh’s expeditions.
French cover teacher
The Belvedere Academy, Liverpool
Liverpool
2005.10 - 2008.07
- Teaching French to KS3-5
- Assistante helping pupils practice for the speaking exam (from year 7 to year 13)
- Recorded and delivered presentations for the 6th formers.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
French teacher
John Moores University, Liverpool
Liverpool
2005.06 - 2008.06
- Assistant and lecturer delivering a refresher summer course to PGCE languages students
- Practicing spoken French in various situations and contexts, revising Grammar.
- Provided comprehensive feedback on oral and written work ensuring progress in language mastery.
- Taught exact pronunciation of French words to explain sounds and meanings of language.
Cover teacher
Supply Desk, Reed
2004.01 - 2008.06
- Supply teacher for agencies in various establishments in the Merseyside area: French and other subjects
- supervising and marking exams.
French language teacher
Liverpool College
Liverpool
2006.10 - 2007.06
- Teaching French to Primary school children: Created fun language games, resulting in increased student engagement during lessons.
- Practicing oral exam with KS 3-5 pupil targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in speaking and writing.
French teacher
Winstanley College, Wigan
Wigan
2004.09 - 2005.06
- Teaching French to 6th formers, delivering the scheme of work for AQA,
- Marked and assessed classwork, to verify student work and exceed target grades.
- Tutoring French lessons for adults at evening classes.
- Promoted active participation in class discussions for improved language proficiency.
Education
PGCE - MFL
John Moores University
Liverpool 2002.09 - 2003.06
M.A - English and Cultural History
John Moores University
Liverpool 2000.09 - 2002.06
B.A. (Hnrs) - English and American Literature
John Moores University
1999.09 - 2000.06
Licence de Lettres et Civilisation Étrangère - English and American Literature and History
Université de Lettres & Langues, Rouen, France
Rouen, France 1994.09 - 1999.06
First-Aid certificate -
British Red Cross
Rouen, France 1999.06 - 1999.06
Skills
- French history and culture
- Linguistic awareness
- Differentiated instruction methods
- Special education experience
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- GCSE curriculum expertise
- Speaking exam marking
- Exam preparation
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I am a keen environmentalist and I enjoy spending time in forests and other natural areas. I like gardening, litter picking and improving my local environment. I also constantly educate myself and raise awareness of my peers on environmental, animal and human causes. I enjoy physical activities, such as trekking outdoors, fitness, yoga and dancing. I like to be involved in music, plays, historical festivals and sports activities. I have an interest in personal well-being, nutrition, cooking, meditation, languages and anthropology.
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Director of summer schools and activity co-ordinator for my hometown, Evreux City Council, Normandy, France, summers 1995 to 2001, supervising children from 3 to 15, organising the budget of trips and activities and supervising co-ordinators
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
French teacher
The Winstanley School
2017.08 - 2025.12
French teacher
Sir Jonathan North, Leicester
2017.02 - 2017.04
French teacher
George Eliot School, Nuneaton
2016.11 - 2017.07
French teacher
Nicholas Chamberlaine, Bedworth
2014.09 - 2016.08
French teacher
Merrill College, Derby
2013.01 - 2013.07
French Teacher
Landau Forte Academy, Amington, Tamworth
2012.08 - 2012.10
French Teacher
The King’s School, Grantham
2008.09 - 2012.02
French language teacher
Liverpool College
2006.10 - 2007.06
French cover teacher
The Belvedere Academy, Liverpool
2005.10 - 2008.07
French teacher
John Moores University, Liverpool
2005.06 - 2008.06
French teacher
Winstanley College, Wigan
2004.09 - 2005.06
Cover teacher
Supply Desk, Reed
2004.01 - 2008.06
PGCE - MFL
John Moores University
2002.09 - 2003.06
M.A - English and Cultural History
John Moores University
2000.09 - 2002.06
B.A. (Hnrs) - English and American Literature
John Moores University
1999.09 - 2000.06
First-Aid certificate -
British Red Cross
1999.06 - 1999.06
Licence de Lettres et Civilisation Étrangère - English and American Literature and History
Université de Lettres & Langues, Rouen, France
1994.09 - 1999.06