English Language Assistant
Toulon, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France
• Instructed French primary school children (ages 6-11) on various subjects such as mathematics, "questioning the world", moral/civic education, sciences, arts visuals, music, and sports in English at École Fénelon in Toulon, France. • Taught English as a 2nd language to these primary school levels: CP, CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2 — equivalent to 1st Grade-5th Grade in American educational system • Presented and applied metalinguistics, metapragmatics & pedagogical strategies to 280+ children weekly• Utilized bilingual modes of English and French • Addressed and clarified pitfalls with students and staff using interpersonal communication• Fostered intellectual and cultural connections with students and staff by building a practical foundation to promote excitability in learning English language• Engaged in class field trips to learn about ecology and local town’s naval military history• Required to live with a French host family to overcome cultural/social differences • Offered 7-12 hours of English lessons each week to host family as an English Language Assistant• Educated host family on correct usage of English language to enhance language acquisition • Studied and observed French household dyads & vibrant daily lifestyles