Teacher of French as a second language (freelance)
Edmonton, Canada Area
- Current
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- Teacher of French as a second language at Freelance
- Past
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- French Monitor at Université de Montréal
- French Teacher at Immigration Quebec
- Middle School French Teacher at Shanghai American School
- French Teacher at Alliance Française de Shanghai
- English Teacher at Shanghai Normal University
- French Teacher at Point-3 Language Centre
- Co-Founder & Facilitator/Teacher at Montreal Language Exchange Club
- ESL Instructor at YBM E2 Sisa Institute
- Vounteer French Teacher at La Maisonnée, Centre for New Immigrants
- Education
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- McGill University
- McGill University
- Université de Moncton
- Connections
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- Industry
- Higher Education
- Websites
Helene Cormier’s Summary
Teacher of French as a second language with 10 years experience in Canada and Asia. Expert in developing oral communication skills.
Helene Cormier’s Specialties:
Developing oral communication skills, teaching to new immigrants, facilitating language exchange workshops, making learning fun and exciting!
Helene Cormier’s Experience
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Teacher of French as a second language
Freelance
(Higher Education industry)
September 2008 — Present (3 months)
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French Monitor
Université de Montréal
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
November 2007 — December 2007 (2 months)
Taught oral communication skills to new immigrants
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French Teacher
Immigration Quebec
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
March 2007 — December 2007 (10 months)
Taught real-life communication skills to new immigrants
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Middle School French Teacher
Shanghai American School
(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)
August 2005 — August 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Taught the middle school French curriculum at China's largest international school
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French Teacher
Alliance Française de Shanghai
(Education Management industry)
June 2004 — July 2005 (1 year 2 months)
Taught French as a foreign language to young Chinese adults
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English Teacher
Shanghai Normal University
(Higher Education industry)
September 2003 — December 2003 (4 months)
Taught ESL to a group of first year university students
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French Teacher
Point-3 Language Centre
(Higher Education industry)
May 2001 — October 2002 (1 year 6 months)
Taught French as a foreign language to international students
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Co-Founder & Facilitator/Teacher
Montreal Language Exchange Club
(Higher Education industry)
February 1998 — April 2001 (3 years 3 months)
Created and conducted innovative language exchange workshops, based on second language acquisition research and my experience teaching ESL through fun communicative activities.
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ESL Instructor
YBM E2 Sisa Institute
(Primary/Secondary Education industry)
January 1996 — July 1996 (7 months)
Taught English as a Second Language to children in South Korea
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Vounteer French Teacher
La Maisonnée, Centre for New Immigrants
(Higher Education industry)
June 1990 — July 1990 (2 months)
Taught French as a second language to new immigrants
Helene Cormier’s Education
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McGill University
M.A. (21 credits towards), French (Creative Writing), 1993 — 1996
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McGill University
B.A. First Class Honours, French (Writing and Translation), 1989 — 1993
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Université de Moncton
Diploma, Health Sciences, 1985 — 1988
Additional Information
Helene Cormier’s Websites:
Helene Cormier’s Interests:
Travel, languages, food, culture
Helene Cormier’s Groups:
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FLE, Français Langue Étrangère
Helene Cormier’s Honors:
Graduated with First Class Honours from McGill University
Received Governor General's Medal in high school
Helene Cormier’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
