Professional Development for Teachers
Pre-service / initial and in-service PLD, in both school settings and university programs (undergraduate and graduate)
General Education
- Theories of learning / Learner differences
- Teaching approaches and strategies
- Questioning strategies
- Active learning
- Project-based teaching
- Games in the classroom
- Critical thinking and note-taking strategies
Language Teaching Methodology (EAL, FLE)
- Language-teaching strategies and approaches
- Theories of language acquisition / bilingualism
- Classroom English for teachers (non-native speakers)
- Supporting ELLs (English-language learners)
- CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
- Authentic documents in the classroom
- Technology for language learning
- Role-plays and techniques to improve oral production
Music
- Teaching with handchimes: meeting standards in a new way
- Choral conducting workshops given for the Association des Chefs de Choeur d’Ile de France
- Vocal technique: working with young voices – training of elementary teachers, Plan Chant, in association with the CPEM (music pedagogical counselors) of the Val d’Oise
- Bespoke programs for the French National Education ministry
- Choral training for worship leaders, “Weekend Chant, art et liturgie”, Eglise St. Roch, Paris
Corporate Training
General and specialized training in a variety of industries: pharmaceutical, water treatment, retail, manufacturing…
Language
- French and English (business language, language for negotiations, the language of meetings…)
- Making effective presentations (preparation of engaging visual aids, timing, speaking skills…)
- Public speaking skills (body language, breathing and voice projection, articulation / pronunciation…)
- Reading technical documents (creation and licensing of a pedagogical method, including teachers’ manual)
- Writing reports and professional communications
Cultural Understanding and Soft Skills
- Onboarding for expat employees
- Crisis management through intercultural understanding
- Assertiveness training for the service industry
- Decision-making and critical thinking using mind maps and graphic organizers
- Clear communication: writing in simple, effective English
Music in the Workplace
- Breathing and singing for focus and relaxation
- Handchimes and handbells for team-building
- Choral workshops for professional teams (the choral ensemble as a metaphor)
- In-house music ensembles and performances