| Name | Deborah S. |
|---|---|
| City | Vancouver, BC |
| Teaching | French |
| Native Language | English |
| Originally From | Canada |
| Working With | Kids (9y+), Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | My Home/Office, Learner's Home, Online |
| Hourly Rate | C$50 |
Enthusiastic and dedicated French teacher of 32 years in both upper elementary and high school. I have taught in both Core French and French Immersion. I am eager to help students of various levels, including adults, whether it is for improving knowledge of French grammar or overall fluency.
B.A. Honors in French, Gold medal University recipient -Memorial University of Newfoundland
Graduate degree in teaching French - McGill University, Montreal
Instructor of French in various French learning private programs; preparing students for Late French Immersion and high school French.
Adult Education French courses with the Vancouver School Board
Classroom teacher of Gr 7 Late French Immersion for 11 years in Vancouver.
Classroom teacher of Grades 8 through 12 for 21 years in Vancouver
Private tutoring of French (various levels) and ESL in Vancover for 7 years
All students learn at their own pace and respond to various approaches. My vast experience allows me to identify which strategies will work best with each student. In addition, I carefully plan lessons around both student's current knowledge of French and school work as to help them feel successful and excited to learn the language. I focus on improving comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills in a positive and fun way.
I can work around the student's schedule to a very good degree. Currently, I cannot tutor on Wednesday evenings and on Sundays , but can sometimes be available on Sundays.
I prefer face to face lessons over online, but am open to both options.
