Hi, I’m
P.Christine Kpessou
French teacher
london
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb
Summary
Enthusiastic French teacher with excellent communication skills to develop high-achieving students. Adept at adapting teaching programmes, methods and resources to suit varying age and ability groups. Motivated to engage and enthuse pupils from diverse backgrounds. Committed French Teacher with excellent curriculum knowledge and strong behaviour management skills offers experience in high-achieving language departments. Committed to maximising student potential through clear, enthusiastic instruction and individualised mentoring.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work history
College David GameLondon
French and Spanish tutor
10.2016 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Part time KS3, KS5 preparation to French exams IGCSE, AS A-LEVEL
- Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
- Taught French lessons in target language.
- Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
- Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
French Institute of LondonLondon
French teacher
10.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Generated and developed new course material to align with curriculum.
- Organised themed lessons to highlighted various French-speaking countries and raise cultural awareness in students.
- Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
- Delivered remote learning sessions via educational platforms and video conferencing software.
- Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
- Taught exact pronunciation of French words to explain sounds and meanings of language.
- Supported students in achieving personalised linguistic goals within desired timeframes.
- Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
University of Essex
Lecturer in French
10.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Part time, beginners, evening classes
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Related course material to students' interests, preferences and experiences.
- Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
- Delivered remote learning sessions via educational platforms and video conferencing software.
- Generated and developed new course material to align with curriculum.
- Developed foreign language learning programmes for various ages and abilities.
Commercial Language Training Ltd
French teacher
09.2015 - 05.2016
Job overview
- French for Business in enterprises
- Organised themed lessons to highlighted various French-speaking countries and raise cultural awareness in students.
- Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development.
- Supported students in achieving personalised linguistic goals within desired timeframes.
- Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.
City Hall BrusselsBrussels, Belgium
Full time citizenship Teacher
01.2013 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Teaching about Belgium/European civics and Citizenship
- Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
- Offered counselling to help students deal with academic, personal, or behavioural issues.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
association City Hall of BrusselsBrussels, Belgium
Teacher of French for EAL hidden and young adults
02.2010 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Teaching French and History and PSHE to children newcomers to be able to integrate Belgium school
- Supported students to identify problems impeding education.
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
COMMUNICAID and CLLBrussels, Belgium
French Teacher European Institutions
02.2005 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Teaching French to non-native speakers at European Institutions
- Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
- Employed dual language skills in French and English to teach classes for different levels.
- Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.
- Generated and developed new course material to align with curriculum.
- Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
UniversitySanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Lecturer in French
09.2002 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Taught French literature, literary analysis and French linguistic
- Administered examinations, assessed results and issued fair grades.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
Universidad PUCMMSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
Lecturer in French/Spanish
09.2002 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Taught specific public students (cookery, lawyers) Beginners -advanced group classes in Spanish and French
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
Alliance Française de Saint-DomingueDominican Republic
Teacher of French
09.2001 - 12.2004
Job overview
- Taught French to non-native speakers including adult, adolescent and children
- Developed foreign language learning programmes for various ages and abilities.
- Organised exchange opportunities and cultural visits for students to France to learn about culture and history.
- Demonstrated various French tiers to determine levels of structure.
- Trained students for French essay writing competition to add achievements to resume.
- Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
- Organised themed lessons to highlighted various French-speaking countries and raise cultural awareness in students.
Education
Université Charles de GaulleLille France
Master's degree from Modern Languages
10.1998 - 06.2001
Université Charles de Gaulle
Licence de Lettres Modernes from French and Spanish,English
09.1993 - 07.1998
Lycée du NoordeverFrance
BACCALAUREAT from French Linguistic and Literature
10.1992 - 06.1993
Skills
- Team building
- Multilingual
- Technology integrated teaching
- GCSE curriculum expertise
- French culture knowledge
- Marking and grading
- Accent coaching
- Grammar-translation method
Certification
- Training in French institute DELF(June2016)
Languages
Spanish
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
Italian
Intermediate
A1
References
References available upon request.
Custom
- Cross cultural
- Travel
- Bakery
Availability
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline
French and Spanish tutor
College David Game
10.2016 - 04.2020
French teacher
French Institute of London
10.2015 - Current
Lecturer in French
University of Essex
10.2015 - Current
French teacher
Commercial Language Training Ltd
09.2015 - 05.2016
Full time citizenship Teacher
City Hall Brussels
01.2013 - 08.2014
Teacher of French for EAL hidden and young adults
association City Hall of Brussels
02.2010 - 12.2013
French Teacher European Institutions
COMMUNICAID and CLL
02.2005 - 03.2010
Lecturer in French
University
09.2002 - 12.2004
Lecturer in French/Spanish
Universidad PUCMM
09.2002 - 12.2004
Teacher of French
Alliance Française de Saint-Domingue
09.2001 - 12.2004
Université Charles de Gaulle
Master's degree from Modern Languages
10.1998 - 06.2001
Université Charles de Gaulle
Licence de Lettres Modernes from French and Spanish,English
09.1993 - 07.1998
Lycée du Noordever
BACCALAUREAT from French Linguistic and Literature
10.1992 - 06.1993
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