English (EAL)
English-language teaching – EAL (English as an Additional Language)
General and specialized courses and programs.
Elementary, secondary and university level courses
- Preparation of French elementary students for foreign exchange programs – Paris, Chicago
- Literary English and Translation – Université de Cergy-Pontoise; DEUG
- English for the Tourism Industry – Université de Cergy-Pontoise; DESS
- Currently at ICE School, Dubai (IB school; elementary)
English in the Corporate Setting
- General English, specialized English, bespoke programs for numerous companies and industries in Paris and surrounding areas (25 years experience)
- Specialized English: pharmaceutical, medical, water and waste treatment, retail, tourism, education…
Academic tutoring and test preparation
- Private tutoring for all ages (children to adults) – Paris, Dubai
- IELTS test preparation – Dubai
- TOEFL and Cambridge test preparation – Paris
French (FLE)
French as a foreign language (FLE) teaching and tutoring. Oral production, academic writing, reading techniques, learning through games and creative activities.
French in schools and universities
- Elementary French: making language learning fun – ADNOC School, Ruwais, UAE
- Preparation of American elementary students for foreign exchange programs – Chicago, Paris
- Teaching of undergraduate and graduate (Master’s) French courses – Middlebury College French School, Vermont, USA
French for individuals
- Tutoring: private and group lessons (Paris, Dubai); children and adults
- Individual and group classes for children and adults (Berlitz & Headway – Dubai)
Music
Music theory, vocal and instrumental technique, choral and handbell directing. All ages, from toddlers to adults.
Music in schools
- Music theory, music appreciation, handbells and handchimes, piano and guitar instruction, choral directing and voice instruction.
- French National primary and secondary schools (specialist role), Paris and surrounding suburbs (30 years experience),
- Currently all-school music teacher at ICE School, Dubai (IB school; elementary, 6e and 5e)
Community music teaching
- Music theory, handbells and handchimes, choral programs – American Church in Paris, churches in the US and in the Paris area
- Learning music through singing: numerous programs in community centers in Paris and surrounding areas
- Singing and handchimes with the children at Wat Opot Children’s Community in Takeo Province, Cambodia
Music for special needs children and adults
- Music for autistic/Down’s Syndrome children and adults – St. Dizier, France
- Singing and rhythm for special education classes – Paris area
Private teaching and tutoring
- Vocal teaching and coaching: finding your voice
- Instrumental lessons: piano, guitar, handbells and handchimes; initiation sessions for any string, wind or percussion instrument