Brigitte Roussel
Elementary French Immersion Teacher
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic French Immersion Teacher at Toronto District School Board, skilled in task-based language teaching and fostering parent-teacher collaboration. Developed innovative curriculum that enhanced language acquisition and cultural appreciation, while mentoring new educators. Committed to continuous improvement, I created engaging learning environments that significantly increased student participation and interest in French culture.
Diligent Native French Teacher with strong background in French Immersion teaching. Successfully designed and implemented immersive curricula that enhanced language acquisition and cultural understanding. Demonstrated expertise in classroom management and innovative lesson planning.
Experienced with creating immersive French learning environments to foster language proficiency. Utilizes innovative teaching strategies to engage students in active learning. Knowledge of diverse instructional methods and cultural integration in education.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
French Immersion Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.1999 - 06.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance students' language acquisition skills.
- Implemented immersive activities to promote French language and cultural understanding.
- Assisted in classroom management to create a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design integrated curriculum materials.
- Fostered equity and inclusion through differentiated instruction.
- Partnered with parents and colleagues to develop integrated units of study (e.g. Social Studies and French Language Arts, Visual Arts) that emphasize the development of cross-curricular literacy and numeracy.
- Developed engaging French language curriculum incorporating immersive activities for diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated collaborative learning environments, enhancing student participation and fostering cultural appreciation.
- Mentored new teachers in best practices for bilingual education and classroom management techniques.
- Organized extracurricular activities promoting French culture, increasing student interest and engagement.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication about students'' progress and participation in parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Toronto, Toronto, CA
Toronto06-1999
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Ryerson University of Toronto
Toronto06-1998
Skills
- Fluent French and English speaker
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Task-based language teaching
- Continuous improvement mindset
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
French Immersion Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.1999 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Education - Education
University of Toronto, Toronto, CA
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Ryerson University of Toronto
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