Pauline T.

Experience

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  Université La Rochelle

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  International student tutor

  Welcoming and monitoring a group of foreign students enrolled at the University of La Rochelle on an Erasmus exchange. Duties:- Welcoming students on their arrival- Administrative assistance (e.g. registering with the university, CAF, opening a French bank account, etc.)- Support with university work (e.g. help with correcting essays in French, etc.)

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  Ambassade d'Indonésie

  Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Trainee in the Education and Culture Department of the Indonesian Embassy

  - Drafting reports on the progress of education in France for the Ministry of Education in Indonesia. - Support for education-related projects proposed by the embassy- Organisation of an essay competition on Indonesian culture for secondary school teachers- Organisation of and participation in a speech competition in Indonesian at the embassy for French students (3rd prize)- Preparation of the Mahar Schutzenberger prize-giving ceremony

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  Bede's Senior School

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  French language assistant

  Creation of courses for a beginner class, help with preparation for GCSE (Brevet des collèges) and A-Level (Baccalauréat) orals, private tuition, language support, substitutions, support organising school trips to France.

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  CIREFE - Centre International Rennais d'Etudes de Français pour Etrangers

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Listening comprehension and oral production courses for a B1 level class as part of the ‘Soutien Linguistique’ programme offered by CIREFE. These courses are aimed at foreign students who are following a course with French students and who come to CIREFE to complete their French language training.The main aim of the course is to develop listening and speaking skills through linguistic and communicative learning.This course offers listening comprehension activities based on a variety of audio and video material, as well as oral production activities in interaction and continuous speech. Show less

  • French Teacher

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Phonetics teacher

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Universiteit Leiden

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Trainee teacher - Department of French, Leiden University

  - Lectures observations- Teaching : Taught speaking and phonetics classes, provided private tutoring- Designed, tested, and analysed online courseware for university students- Organising and monitoring cultural and scientific activities - Development of teaching materials- Creation and supervision of a newspaper club

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  Alliance Française de Cork

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2019

  French teacher & Exam coordinator

  Teaching (15–25 hours per week)- General French courses (A1–B1) - Conversation classes (B1–C1)- Children’s courses (ages 5–11) and Toddler-parent classes (ages 2–5), designing interactive parent-child activities in French- French for Specific Purposes (FOS) – Military: DELF & military exam preparation for Irish Defence Forces- Private tuition: Adults (holiday French, refresher courses, DELF, FOS, leisure), teenagers, and students (oral & written exam prep - IB & Leaving Certificate)- Introductory French lessons in Irish primary schools.- Exam prep workshops for the Leaving Certificate (Irish Baccalaureate) and Junior Certificate- Summer Camps for children and teenagersCoordination & Administration- DELF Exam Coordinator (all levels: junior, school & general public)- Tutor for the teaching internsEvent management & communication- Designed promotional materials & managed social media (Instagram)- Hosted Apéro Conversation evenings- Assisted with the French Film Festival (e.g., delivering school screening presentations)Educational content development- Designed a holiday French summer programme for adults- Designed summer camp curricula for children and teenagers- Designed a course for the Irish Defense Forces Show less

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  Alliance Française de Sydney

  Oct 2019 - May 2021

  Education Officer

  Volontariat International en Administration - VIAManagement & Coordination - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the language centre under the supervision of the Director and the Academic Director.- Monitor and maintain key performance indicators, including course development, student enrolment, statistics, and evaluations.- Develop and promote language programmes and course offerings.- Supervise official examinations, including DELF-DALF, TCF, DAEFLE, and external assessments.- Oversee corporate language training programmes.- Manage the student journey, including placement testing and course allocation.Pedagogy & Academic Development- Expand and enhance the course offering to meet diverse learner needs.- Maintain and develop existing projects, while initiating new pedagogical initiatives.- Ensure ongoing teacher training and professional development.- Deliver French language courses for adults, teenagers and children Show less

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  Alliance Française La Haye

  Sept 2021 - Oct 2023

  Children's and teenagers' course coordinator

  Children & Teenagers Course Management – Alliance Française de The Hague- Oversaw the administrative management of courses, ensuring smooth communication with parents.- Organised and led teaching meetings, developed and implemented a teacher training policy.- Designed and expanded the course offering, including the creation and launch of FLAM and FLE holiday programs.Extracurricular Workshop Management – Lycée Français Vincent Van Gogh (LFVVG)- Managed student and parent relations, acting as the main point of contact.- Coordinated with teachers and liaised with school management to optimise program offerings.- Developed and expanded the range of extracurricular workshops.Business Development & Partnerships- Collaborated with school leadership to develop a structured prospecting and growth strategy, targeting international schools, Dutch schools, and nurseries.- Cross-Functional Projects- Created and developed new educational programs for young learners.- Contributed to the teacher training strategy, focusing on pedagogy for young audiences.Teaching & Pedagogy- Delivered general and specialized French courses to children and adults, across all proficiency levels (in-person, hybrid, and online).- Teaching French to adults (Alliance Française, International Court of Justice, European Patent Office), teenagers (VWO students tutoring, Alliance Française programs, DELF preparation), children (Alliance Française, Lycée Français Van Gogh).- Integrated ICT tools into lessons to enhance engagement and learning outcomes.- Provided ongoing coursework support and assessment. Show less

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  The British School in The Netherlands

  Oct 2023 - now

  French Teacher & IB CAS advisor

  • Teach French to students from Year 7 to Year 13, covering GCSE, A-Level, and IB programmes.• Plan and prepare lessons in collaboration with colleagues, following the relevant curriculum and BSN guidelines.• Guide and support students in planning and completing their Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS) projects, ensuring they meet IB requirements.• Develop partnerships with local organisations to create meaningful service opportunities for students.• Monitor and assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain documentation for IB accreditation.• Assess student work and provide impactful feedback in line with best practices and BSN guidance.• Record and report on student progress, effort, and attainment.• Communicate regularly with students and parents about academic development and achievements in line with BSN guidelines.• Contribute to the BSN co-curricular programme.• Attend parents’ evenings, staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.• Assign and assess homework.• Prepare students for examinations, including oral assessments.• Complete reports as per the school’s reporting schedule.• Promote cultural awareness of Francophone countries among students and staff. Show less