Bonjour! Born and raised in France, I never lost my accent but I guess that it’s part of the unwritten requirements to be a successful French teacher. Although I started my career in public school in France, I have mostly worked in French immersion schools in the US, the UK and China. Recently I transitioned to teaching French in American schools in Los Angeles in addition to 1:1 instruction for SYP.

I would describe myself as a ‘relational teacher’ as I always try to build a solid, trusting relationship with my students, a prerequisite for a meaningful learning experience. Because I’m a native speaker, the lessons that I design feel more authentic for my students. I also make sure that we play a lot and laugh a lot during our time together. It’s touching to meet students who want to learn my mother language and explore the trickiness of French culture. For all that, merci!