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Sandrine CORNIÈRE-HENDERSON

Sandrine CORNIÈRE-HENDERSON

Mississauga

Summary

Accomplished and passionate teacher with a distinguished career with the French Ministry of Education and University of Créteil Paris XII, specializing in English as a Second Language, Business English and International Trade. Leveraged leadership and public speaking skills to develop innovative instructional methods, significantly enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Expert in performance assessment and exam grading, with a proven track record in mentoring and student counseling.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

TEF Administrator

ILSC Education Group
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided the TEF candidates with accurate assistance and enquiry response related to the test.
  • Consulted and registered candidates from different nationalities through giving information, receiving the required documentation and payments.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure flawless execution of the test.
  • Resolved issues including troubleshooting during the test.
  • Liaised with and reported to CCI Paris, the Head Office, and updated the test procedures in a timely manner.
  • Managed the recruitment process of invigilators and examiners, interviewed and trained test staff.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by ILSC's and CCI Paris's confidentiality policies.
  • Reorganized the whole approach to documentation management and registration processes for the TEF test.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management in relation to the TEF test.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks effectively to ensure timely execution of the test without compromising quality.

English Teacher / Head Teacher

French Ministry Of Education - Lycée Galilée
09.2000 - 08.2022
  • Created lesson plans and delivered daily lectures as per the school district requirements for high school students.
  • Created, set up and managed the European English-Management degree for senior year high school students (from 2013 to 2022)
  • Member of the board of examiners for the French Baccalaureate.
  • Member of the exam papers board, to design and deliver exam papers for the French Baccalaureate.
  • Used the best instructional methods to provide engaging learning and assistance to French students.
  • Encouraged student participation in class and motivated them to work hard and develop better skills in English.
  • Developed, administered, and supervised exams to assess students' progress.
  • Used audio-visual aids as well as technology
  • Managed meetings with colleagues.

Teacher in International Trade & Business English

French Ministry Of Education - Lycée Galilée
09.2000 - 08.2022
  • Created lesson plans and delivered lectures to college students within the frame of a two-year Higher Education degree in International Trade, as per the Educational Authorities requirements.
  • Taught Business English and International Trade in english.
  • Taught Intercultural Negotiation in english.
  • Member of the board of examiners for the degree in International Trade.
  • Member of the exam papers board, to design and deliver exam papers for the International Trade degree.
  • Referent Teacher for European and international student mobility, through ERASMUS ( EuRopean Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students)
  • Used the best instructional methods based on interactive teaching to provide engaging learning and assistance to French college students.
  • Encouraged student participation in class and motivated them to work hard and practice better.
  • Used audio-visual aids as well as technology to deliver lectures

University Lecturer

University Of Créteil Paris XII
09.2012 - 06.2015
  • Delivered lectures to second-year university students in LEA (Langues Etrangères Appliquées), in the following subjects : Economy of the British Isles and Economy of the United States.
  • Delivered lectures to third-year university students in LEA (Langues Etrangères Appliquée), in the following subjects : Business Organizations in the British Isles and Business Organizations in the United States.
  • Member of the board of examiners.
  • Member of the exam papers board, to design and deliver exam papers for the assessment of students.
  • Member of the Tutors' Board to help students with their work placements abroad.

University Lecturer

University Of Créteil Paris XII
09.2001 - 06.2007
  • Delivered lectures to third-year university students in International Trade and Exchanges (Licence Professionnelle Commerce option Echanges

Internationaux), in the following subjects : Business English, International Trade and Exchanges, Business Management.

  • Member of the board of examiners.
  • Member of the exam papers board, to design and deliver exam papers for the assessment of students.
  • Member of the Tutors' Board to help students with their work placements abroad.

English Teacher

French Ministry Of Education - Collège Descartes
09.1995 - 08.2000
  • Created lesson plans and delivered daily lectures as per the school district requirements for Middle School students.
  • Used the best instructional methods to provide engaging learning and assistance to French students.
  • Created a rapport with students’ guardians and kept them updated on students’ progress and causes of concern.
  • Encouraged student participation in class and motivated them to work hard and develop skills in English.
  • Participated in school events such as parent-teacher conferences and school conferences.
  • Developed, administered, and supervised exams to assess student progress.
  • Managed meetings with colleagues.
  • Organized and supervised school trips.

Language Assistant

Fartown High School
10.1991 - 06.1993
  • Guided and mentored Junior High School Students to help them develop their communication skills in French.
  • Designed teaching materials in French.
  • Organized role-playing sessions in French to help students develop their fluency in French.
  • Supervised and tutored a group of slower learners to improve their oral and written skills in French.
  • Offered one-on-one assistance and additional tutoring to students.
  • Helped the French teachers with putting up lesson plans in French.
  • Participated in classroom activities.
  • Participated in school events.

Education

Accredited TEF Examiner Certificate - Validation De La Formation Des Examinateurs TEF

Le Français Des Affaires - CCI Paris
Paris, France
11-2023

2-year Post-Degree Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language

Institut Universitaire De Formation Des Maîtres
Caen, FRANCE
06.1995

Bachelor's With Honors - English Language, Literature And Civilization

Université De Caen
Caen, FRANCE
06.1993

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Assessment of The English Language Skills -

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK, Huddersfield Branch
06.1993

French Baccalaureate - Languages, French Literature, Philosophy, History

Lycée Littré
Avranches, FRANCE
06.1988

Skills

    Leadership

    Public speaking

    Classroom management

    School and/or department management

    Teamwork

    Performance assessment and exam grading

    Instructional methods

    Mentoring

    Student counseling

    Communication and interpersonal skills

    Exceptional writing capabilities both in English and French

    Keen attention to detail

    Extremely organized

    Problem-solving

    Handling conflict

    Social media

    Electronic presentations

    Classroom Safety Practices

Languages

French : native speaker

English : fully bilingual

Spanish : a few notions

Publication

Mise à Niveau Anglais - Editions Vuibert (2004)

Published a book with grammar lessons and exercises for people who want to update their English in order to take professional exams. 


Legal Status

Permanent Resident of Canada

Timeline

TEF Administrator

ILSC Education Group
10.2023 - Current

University Lecturer

University Of Créteil Paris XII
09.2012 - 06.2015

University Lecturer

University Of Créteil Paris XII
09.2001 - 06.2007

English Teacher / Head Teacher

French Ministry Of Education - Lycée Galilée
09.2000 - 08.2022

Teacher in International Trade & Business English

French Ministry Of Education - Lycée Galilée
09.2000 - 08.2022

English Teacher

French Ministry Of Education - Collège Descartes
09.1995 - 08.2000

Language Assistant

Fartown High School
10.1991 - 06.1993

Accredited TEF Examiner Certificate - Validation De La Formation Des Examinateurs TEF

Le Français Des Affaires - CCI Paris

2-year Post-Degree Certificate - Teaching English As A Second Language

Institut Universitaire De Formation Des Maîtres

Bachelor's With Honors - English Language, Literature And Civilization

Université De Caen

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Assessment of The English Language Skills -

University of Cambridge

French Baccalaureate - Languages, French Literature, Philosophy, History

Lycée Littré
Sandrine CORNIÈRE-HENDERSON