Volunteer French Translator

• Aug 2023 - Present

French as a Second Language Teacher

• Feb 2022 - Present

Bilingual Educational Contributor

• Jul 2021 - Present

•Proofread all lesson plans and resources written in the French language produced by educators. •Downloaded all lesson plans and additional materials in order to upload them onto the SharEdBC website. •Communicated with colleagues via e-mail to provide updates on the progress of the uploaded lesson plans on the SharEdBC website. •Proofread all lesson plans and resources written in the French language produced by educators. •Downloaded all lesson plans and additional materials in order to upload them onto the SharEdBC website. •Communicated with colleagues via e-mail to provide updates on the progress of the uploaded lesson plans on the SharEdBC website.

Freelance tutor of English, Spanish, French, and Italian as a foreign language

• Jun 2013 - Present

•Prepare lesson plans and learning materials suitable for all ages and levels. •Design exercises to evaluate students' understanding of grammatical concepts. •Accompany students on field trips and educational visits. •Recommend learning materials, software, and textbooks to facilitate learning. •Improve students' pronunciation through the usage of phonetic books and online pronunciation tutorials. •Create pronunciation DVDs, so students can practice at home. •Provide cultural knowledge by listening to folkloric music and watching movies. Show less

Caregiver

• Feb 2021 - Feb 2022

•Actively supervised children aged four to ten during outdoor playtime to ensure their safety and enhance positive play experiences. •Lead children in activities in French by telling them stories, preparing crafts, and playing games to enhance language acquisition. •Provide an opportunity for children to express their creativity through art, role play, and physical activity. •Provide one-to-one reading assistance to children who struggle with reading in the French language. •Actively supervised children aged four to ten during outdoor playtime to ensure their safety and enhance positive play experiences. •Lead children in activities in French by telling them stories, preparing crafts, and playing games to enhance language acquisition. •Provide an opportunity for children to express their creativity through art, role play, and physical activity. •Provide one-to-one reading assistance to children who struggle with reading in the French language.

Educator/Adult Leader in School Age Child Care, Child Care Manager

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

•Prepared and implemented activities for school-age children that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. •Assessed children’s abilities, skills, interests, and needs, and adapt activities accordingly. •Established good relationships with colleagues, school staff, parents, and Interior Health. •Prepared and implemented activities for school-age children that promote children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. •Assessed children’s abilities, skills, interests, and needs, and adapt activities accordingly. •Established good relationships with colleagues, school staff, parents, and Interior Health.

Online English Language Teacher

• May 2020 - Aug 2021

•Delivered dynamic, effective, and engaging online English lessons to Spanish-speaking individuals via Zoom. •Nurtured and supported students’ writing skills by correcting assignment responses. •Designed and implemented a personalized learning program for students to suit their specific needs. •Evaluated the student’s initial level and recommend courses on the Daway platform that follow the international Common European Framework of Reference for Languages standards. •Monitored and tracked students’ progress to ensure that their learning goals are being met. •Assisted students with their technical difficulties, where possible. Show less

Teacher Candidate

• Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

•Built rapport with students to create a positive and collaborative learning environment in a socially distanced context. •Planned and taught lesson sequences for units in Careers 11, World History 12, and French Immersion Language Arts 10 based on the BC Curriculum to students in the French immersion program. •Evaluated students' work, determined grades, wrote and inputted report card comments. •Co-facilitated parent-teacher conferences with my mentor teacher. •Participated in school-based team meetings. •Collaborated with Certified Education Assistants to provide support and resources for Individual Education Plans. •Kept appropriate data based on observations in class and from student work. •Followed information regarding public health and COVID-19 safety protocols. •Invigilated exams for students doing the DELF B2 Junior. Show less

French and Spanish Language Consultant

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2020

•Trained tutors by doing mock tutoring sessions to model effective tutoring practices. •Gave pointers to students on how to improve pronunciation of specific sounds and the flow of their speech. •Scheduled tutoring appointments with students. •Taught students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies to ensure their success. •Reviewed class material with students by discussing the text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments. •Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in learning foreign languages. Show less

Teacher Candidate

• Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

•Established rapport with students to build trust between students and I. •Planned and taught units using backwards design in French Immersion Language Arts 9 & 10, and in Careers 10 by using the redesigned B.C. Curriculum. •Assisted mentor teacher with grading student work. •Developed materials appropriate for all learners. •Searched for and found online sources of content to address students' needs. •Attended staff meetings with other colleagues at the school. •Offered help in running a French Conversation club during lunchtime. Show less

Camp Counsellor

• Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

•Participated in the program called Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages by working as a camp counselor at the Centre Loisir Multiplus for three weeks. •Assisted other camp counselors in creating new games and activities, especially for unplanned downtime, leading campers to keep them on task and on schedule. •Animated socio-recreational activities and special events in French for children aged 7-9 years old. •Supervised daily camp activities to ensure a safe, fun, and enriching experience for all participants in accordance with club values, code of conduct, and safety policies. •Ensured the equipment, material, and supplies were properly used and stored. •Maintained positive interpersonal working relationships with parents, co-workers, volunteers, and children. Show less

Support Education Assistant

• Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

•Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for a high school pupil for various subjects. •Instructed the student in the use of effective study, research, and annotation strategies for academic improvement. •Created a tracking system for the student's tasks and homework. •Tracked all pupil's progress to ensure the student meets the learning outcomes designed by the BC Ministry of Education. •Wrote progress reports and discussed results with the student's parents and case manager. • Followed up with the student's parents through weekly discussion sessions. Show less

English Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

•Aided the lead teacher with the children in their learning and understanding of the Montessori materials. •Allowed the children to be as independent as possible and tried not to be an obstacle in their growth. •Informed the lead teacher of any classroom difficulties, including discipline, health, equipment needs, repair, and maintenance. •Engaged children in maintaining the indoor and outdoor environment as appropriate. •Observed children's needs and adjust the activities based on their level of energy. Show less

Assistant Preschool Teacher

• Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

•Engaged students in activities by storytelling and playing board games to improve their motor and interpersonal skills. •Assisted the lead teacher in planning and carrying out lesson plans that target different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. •Worked with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children to teach them about numbers, colours, and shapes. •Communicated with teachers about problems, lessons, and the students' progress. • Watched for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and brought them to the attention of the teacher. Show less

Bilingual Child Care Provider

• Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

•Was responsible for English language acquisition in French children ranging from 7 to 12 years of age. •Organized activities and tailored resources to match the different levels of the children. •Incorporated English into everyday activities, such as through songs, games, and stories. •Kept records of daily activities to track children's English progress and their interests. •Assisted with childcare tasks, such as collecting children from school, providing meals, and having bath time. •Supervised and monitored the safety of children in their care. •Created bonds with families and children. Show less

Bilingual Corporate English Trainer

• Feb 2016 - Jul 2017

•Conducted General English and Business English lessons, in particular with low-level Italian, French, and Spanish learners. •Communicated with Italian-speaking students by e-mail to schedule lessons. •Wrote reports for each lesson, detailing the content, and any inaccuracies corporate learners may have made. •Created and planned learning paths for each learner and provided them with comprehensive and dynamic verbal lessons. •Proofread, edited, provided corrections and feedback on e-mails, and presentations done by learners on various topics. Show less

English-Spanish Editor

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

•Evaluated word-by-word translations on Linguee’s online English/Spanish dictionary. •Wrote simple sentences in English and Spanish. •Evaluated word-by-word translations on Linguee’s online English/Spanish dictionary. •Wrote simple sentences in English and Spanish.

Bilingual Information Officer

• Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

•Enhanced communication between electors who could not speak English or French. •Greeted electors and ensured that the elector provided satisfactory proof of identity and address before voting. •Provided electors with information regarding satisfactory proof of identity and address. •Directed the orderly flow of people in the central polling place. •Had managed a large group of electors in an orderly fashion. •Enhanced communication between electors who could not speak English or French. •Greeted electors and ensured that the elector provided satisfactory proof of identity and address before voting. •Provided electors with information regarding satisfactory proof of identity and address. •Directed the orderly flow of people in the central polling place. •Had managed a large group of electors in an orderly fashion.

French Translator

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

•Translated one-on-one interviews from French into English for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 project. •Attentively listened to interviews using Windows Media Player and converted speech into text. •Created transcription charts in Google Spreadsheets and returned transcribed material in a timely manner. •Proofread transcription by consulting French and English football lexicons. •Translated one-on-one interviews from French into English for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 project. •Attentively listened to interviews using Windows Media Player and converted speech into text. •Created transcription charts in Google Spreadsheets and returned transcribed material in a timely manner. •Proofread transcription by consulting French and English football lexicons.

Undergraduate Spanish Teaching Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Apr 2015

•Assisted professors in marking assignments and exams. •Managed classroom activities under the guidance and supervision of a professor. •Organized and distributed learning resources. •Observed student's performance as directed and addressed his or her needs when necessary. •Monitored students during class work and exams. •Assisted professors in marking assignments and exams. •Managed classroom activities under the guidance and supervision of a professor. •Organized and distributed learning resources. •Observed student's performance as directed and addressed his or her needs when necessary. •Monitored students during class work and exams.

Research Assistant

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

•Consecutively interpreted both directions (French - English) (English - French) by effectively conveying information to the interviewer and respondent. •Attentively listened to speaker’s statements and asked questions when appropriate for avoiding misinterpretation. •Efficiently translated interviews from French to English by consulting reference materials as needed to ensure translation accuracy. •Transcribed interviews utilizing foot pedal transcription software within a couple of weeks. •Followed ethical protocols by completing an ethics certificate for conducting research involving humans. Show less

Community Liaison

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

•Promoted the Spanish Film series, and Mind & Music concerts through Facebook, resulting in an increased number of guests. •Advertised events by reaching out to the Spanish speaking venues in Kelowna. •Acted as a liaison between the UBCO community and Spanish speakers at the events. •Promoted the Spanish Film series, and Mind & Music concerts through Facebook, resulting in an increased number of guests. •Advertised events by reaching out to the Spanish speaking venues in Kelowna. •Acted as a liaison between the UBCO community and Spanish speakers at the events.