Elise Pacelli Mabene
San Diego
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Simon Balle School, where I led the Modern Languages Department to an 'Outstanding' rating. Expert in proficiency-based instruction and student mentorship, I fostered engagement through innovative curriculum development and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing cultural competency and inclusivity in language learning.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish and French Teacher
Francis Parker School
San Diego
08.2023 - Current
- Instructed Spanish 2 and 3, along with French literature courses for Upper School students.
- Developed student-centered lessons aligned with ACTFL proficiency standards.
- Incorporated authentic texts and media to enhance linguistic and cultural understanding.
- Created assessments targeting interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational skills across various levels.
Head of Modern Languages Department
Simon Balle School
Hertfordshire
07.2009 - 03.2023
- Achieved 'Outstanding' rating from UK national inspectorate through effective leadership and management.
- Oversaw curriculum development and instructional quality for Key Stages 3–5 in French and Spanish.
- Supervised language teachers, providing mentorship to PGCE trainees and early-career staff.
- Designed performance tasks aligned with communicative goals, enhancing student engagement.
- Initiated interdisciplinary activities, including cultural fairs and culinary competitions, to enrich student experience.
- Maintained regular communication with families and school leadership regarding student progress.
- Coordinated international educational trips to broaden cultural understanding.
French and English Teacher
Lycée d’Anguissa
Yaoundé
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Taught French and English to over 200 students in grades 6–12
- Created assessments, tracked data, and wrote detailed academic reports
- Maintained regular parent communication and contributed to school-wide literacy goals
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - French And Spanish Teacher Training
University of Hertfordshire
UK07-2009
Ph.D. - Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Discourse Analysis
University of Geneva
Switzerland04-2005
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Geneva
Switzerland 07-2000
Master of Arts - Education And Teacher Training
Ecole Normale Superieure
Yaounde 07-1993
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Letters With Spanish Option
University of Yaounde
Yaounde Cameroon07-1990
Skills
- Second language acquisition
- Proficiency-based instruction
- Differentiation and inclusion
- Student mentorship
- Parent communication
- Diversity and equity in education
- Cross-cultural education
- Team leadership
- Data analysis
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Teacher development
- Cultural competency
- Student engagement
- Assessment creation
- Curriculum development
Curriculum Enrichment Leadership
- Language and Culture Projects: Designed research-based cultural festivals for grades 6–8
- Trip Coordination: Led student trips abroad (e.g., Granada, Spain) to enhance language immersion
- Song & Cooking Competitions: Created school-wide events to celebrate Francophone and Hispanic cultures
- Primary Outreach: Supervised young leaders program promoting language learning in local primary schools
Accomplishments
- Received the Francis Parker Spirit of Excellence Award in December 2023
Timeline
Spanish and French Teacher
Francis Parker School
08.2023 - Current
Head of Modern Languages Department
Simon Balle School
07.2009 - 03.2023
French and English Teacher
Lycée d’Anguissa
01.1994 - 01.1998
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - French And Spanish Teacher Training
University of Hertfordshire
Ph.D. - Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition and Discourse Analysis
University of Geneva
Master of Arts - Linguistics
University of Geneva
Master of Arts - Education And Teacher Training
Ecole Normale Superieure
Bachelor of Arts - Bilingual Letters With Spanish Option
University of Yaounde
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