Cecile

I genuinely believe that to teach languages, one needs passion and dedication. I particularly love the constant changing streams of young people’s perceptions of a foreign language, and the rewarding challenge of convincing them of the necessity and importance of languages in our society. In a world where people are ever more dependent upon one another, speaking other languages and understanding other cultures are paramount.
Throughout my career, I have been learning from my students that bridging the gap between teaching styles and learning styles always brings the best out of them: happy and confident students in class make successful individuals in life. Witnessing my students increasing in self-assurance and independence, while learning a language, has always been my most precious rewards.
To promote French and Spanish, I have made great use of all the facilities my schools had to offer: from the traditional but always efficient means of OHT and flashcards, to the exciting tools of Interactive Whiteboards, teaching in an entertaining and lively way will enable students to have a better grasp over a language. Recognising abilities and differentiating tasks are also essential, that is why I always plan a lesson using auditory, visual and kinaesthetic activities in order to increase my students’ well-being and self-confidence.
The importance of languages has been nicely illustrated by Nelson Mandela once: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart”. I personally think that being a language teacher is not only preparing my students to a better future with a wider range of social opportunities, it is also broadening their human skills and vision of the world.

Availability: Any time after 3.30 (end of school day) on week days.
Week-ends.

Willing to travel: 12 miles

Experience: 2010-now: French and Spanish Teacher at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
The Cherwell School Academy
(Oxfordshire)

2008-2010:French Teacher at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
King’s School
(SCE School - Germany)

2007-2008:French and Spanish Teacher at KS2, KS3 and KS4.
Didcot Girls’ School
(Oxfordshire)

2006-2007:French and Spanish Teacher for adults (evening classes).
51 Army Education Centre
(Princess Royal Barracks - Germany)

2004-2007: French and Spanish Teacher at KS3 and KS4.
King’s School
(SCE School – Germany)

2003-2004:French and Spanish Teacher at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Cheney School -Solely responsible for introducing and teaching a new language.
(Oxfordshire)

2002-2003:French Teacher at KS2, KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Edgehill College
(North Devon - Independent school)

2001-2002:Newly Qualified Teacher at KS3, KS4 and KS5.
Edgehill College
(Devon - Independent school)

2000-2001: Teacher training experience at Banbury School (Oxfordshire) University of Oxford and Lord Williams School (Thame).
(Oxfordshire)

1999-2000:French Assistant.
Hereford School
(Lincolnshire)

1998-1999: Teacher of English in a French prison.
Maison Centrale de Riom
(France)

1996-1998: Viva Examiner in a private school.
Collège Saint-Alyre
(France)