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Online French Tutor Leila

Leila

Leila

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching Master

$55/hr

MYP/DP French teacher, IB Examiner, IB Team Leader. Native speaker, passionate and experienced French teacher with a proven track record of engaging middle school and high school students in language learning. Skilled in creating dynamic lesson plans, fostering a positive classroom environment, and promoting cultural understanding. Dedicated to helping students develop proficiency in the French language and a love for Francophone culture.

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University of the People - Master of Education in Advanced Teaching - Master

MYP/DP French teacher, IB Examiner, IB Team Leader. Native speaker, passionate and experienced French teacher with a proven track record of engaging middle school and high school students in language learning. Skilled in creating dynamic lesson plans, fostering a positive classroom environment, and promoting cultural understanding. Dedicated to helping students develop proficiency in the French language and a love for Francophone culture.

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About Me

Native French speaker and experienced international school educator with 21 years of classroom experience across MYP and DP programmes. Specialist in French Ab Initio and French B, with a strong record of student achievement, curriculum design, and innovative pedagogy. Skilled in building positive learning environments, integrating authentic resources, and inspiring students to develop linguistic proficiency and cultural understanding.
A collaborative leader with 10 years of experience in Grade Level leadership, and whole-school initiatives.

Tutor Experience

Canadian International School of Beijing, China

MYP/DP French Teacher, MYP Language and Literature (2016–Present)

Teach MYP French and DP French Ab Initio and French B with consistently strong student outcomes.
Design engaging units using inquiry-based learning, intercultural awareness, and authentic materials.
Lead the integration of digital tools to enhance instruction, assessment, and student creativity.
Support students in developing strong oral and written proficiency through structured learning pathways.

Dubai American Academy, UAE

DP French Teacher (2011–2016)

Taught DP French Ab Initio, DP French B SL, and French II–IV across high school, French A Tutor.
Developed curriculum aligned with DP assessment expectations and promoted student excellence.
Integrated cooperative learning models and student-centered strategies.

Safa School, Dubai

Mother-Tongue French Teacher (2008–2011)

Taught native French-speaking students from Year 1 to Year 4.
Developed literacy, grammar, and cultural curriculum tailored to mother-tongue learners.

Freelance Tutor – IGCSE French (2000–2005)
Prepared students for IGCSE exams with strong examination success rates.

Topic Expertise

MYP French Language Acquisition, MYP French Language and Literature, DP French B, DP French AB Initio, IB Examiner for French AB Initio, IB Team leader for French AB Initio

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Qualifications

Master of Education in Advanced Teaching

University of the People / International Baccalaureate Collaboration
A practice-oriented graduate degree designed in partnership with the IB, focusing on inquiry-based pedagogy, assessment literacy, student agency, and global-mindedness. Strengthened expertise in IB teaching strategies and research-based instructional approaches.

DUFLE — Diplôme Universitaire de Français Langue Étrangère (Honours)

Le Mans Université, France
A specialized academic programme in French as a Foreign Language, with advanced coursework in linguistics, language acquisition, intercultural teaching, and curriculum design for international learners.

DAEFLE — Diplôme d’Aptitude à l’Enseignement du Français Langue Étrangère

Alliance Française Paris / CNED
A widely recognized professional certification from the Alliance Française focused on teaching French to non-native speakers in global contexts. Emphasizes practical methodology, differentiation, evaluation, and immersive communication strategies.

Bachelor’s Degree in Politics and Administration

Université Lumière Lyon 2 — Institut d’Études Politiques (IEP), France
Strong foundation in communication, research, international relations, and critical analysis — skills directly supporting leadership roles within international schools.

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