Nora V

Experienced and versatile French educator with over 20 years of success in diverse teaching environments across British Columbia and internationally. Recognized for fostering inclusive, supportive classroom communities and building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families. Skilled in adapting to varied cultural and linguistic contexts and leading collaborative initiatives in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation.

Committed life-long learner dedicated to enhancing student motivation, engagement, and growth.

TTOC- TEAC FRENCH TEACHER - North Vancouver (SD44) and West Vancouver (SD45) - North Vancouver, BC

(2024-01-09)

• K-G3 French Immersion teacher at Dorothy Lynas elementary school.
• G1-G7 Core French teacher at Norgate Xwemélch'stn Community Elementary.
• Teacher Teaching On Call

JS AND MS FRENCH TEACHER - Crofton House School - Vancouver, BC

(2021-08 - 2024-06-26)

• Teaching French as a second language to students in Years 1, 2, 3, 6.
• Adapting the French as a Second Language (FLS) program from British Columbia to suit young learners.
• Implementing a new pedagogical approach within the French department. TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling)

ONLINE FRENCH TEACHER - Réseau Santé - Vancouver, BC

(2021-01 - 2021-06)

• Teaching French to healthcare professionals in British Columbia.
• Developing pedagogical resources tailored to the needs of learners.

FRENCH TEACHER AND FRENCH DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR - International School of Luxembourg - Luxembourg

(2013-08 - 2020-06)

• Coordinating the French department in primary school (9 teachers).
• Teaching French in elementary school (both as a native language and as a second language).
• Developing the French program in primary school.
• Creating collaborative French teaching projects.

FRENCH TEACHER AND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR - Utahloy International School - Guangzhou, China

(2010-08 - 2013-06)

• Teaching French as a first language in both primary and secondary schools.
• Developing a French as a first language curriculum (PYP)
• Coordinating the department of native languages in primary school.

ECE CLASSROOM TEACHER - Académie de Lyon - Villeurbanne, France

(2005-08 - 2010-06)

FRENCH TEACHER - Alliance Française - Durban, South Africa

(2003-09 - 2005-06)

PRIMARY CLASSROOM TEACHER - Académie de Lyon - France

(2000-09 - 2003-06)

Master's degree - Elementary Education (Diplôme de professeur des écoles) - IUFM Lyon (2000 - 2001)