Faculty and staff

French by birth, Canadian by naturalization. Fluently bilingual in both spoken and written French and English. Teaching experience includes French as a foreign language, English and International Relations. Served as Foreign Language Department Chairperson leading a twelve-person foreign language department. Spearheaded a pilot programme for foreign languages in elementary school. Organized and accompanied cultural trips to Paris, France. As Model United Nations Advisor organized local conferences. Organized and accompanied MUN trips to Beijing and Paris. As National Honor Society Advisor led the students in organizing fundraisers, service projects and social events.Served on several committees including School Policy, Travel, Accreditation, and Continuing Education for Teachers.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Arts in Education – Washington International University; Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
• Master of Arts in Education – Washington International University; Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
• Certificat de Séminaire de Méthodologie et Pédagogie du Français langue étrangère – 
  Institut Catholique de Paris; Paris, France
• Diploma in Montessori Method of Education – The School of Modern Montessori; London, England
   

I am passionate about teaching and promoting French, especially as it is an official language here in Canada. As every student is an individual and learning styles vary, I feel that it is of prime importance to include a variety of teaching methods to better engage all students. My task is to help each student succeed. I feel that there is no better way to promote international understanding and tolerance than through the study of another language and its culture.

Teaching Interests

• Teaching French as a second language
• Comparing and contrasting the cultures of France and of Francophone Canada
• Introducing little vignettes of French and Canadian history
• Introducing music by French and Canadian artists
• Introducing French and Canadian literature

Courses Taught

• Workplace French
• French 100: French Langauge I
• French 101: French Langauge I
• French 102: French Langauge II
• French 216: Intermediate French II
• French 219: Intermediate French Composition
• French 242: Intermediate French Oral Communication
• French 325: Phonetics and Pronunciation: The Silky Sounds of French

Developing and maintaining the latest teaching techniques.

Hamilton-Clark, R., Cameron, A. H. (2015). Bonjour, Le Canada! An Introduction to French. (n.p.): Media Mirabilis.