| 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
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
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
Private tutoring of French (various levels) and ESL in Vancouver for 10 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. I can do most weekdays in the late afternoon or evening and possibly weekends.
I prefer face to face lessons over online sessions, but I am open to both options. Sometimes, a combination of these can work out well and be most beneficial. For face-to-face lessons, the west side of Vancouver is best for me.
