Mariana Bacalu
French Immersion/Core French Teacher
Mississauga
Summary
Adept at fostering student engagement and language acquisition, I leveraged multimedia tools and interactive methods at Toronto District School Board to enhance French immersion learning. Specializing in Task-Based Language Teaching and parent-teacher collaboration, my approach has consistently improved cultural understanding and student performance, underpinned by effective classroom management and pedagogical content knowledge.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Elementary French Immersion Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2017 - Current
- Delivered French Classroom Instruction according to Ontario Curriculum
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for teaching foreign languages and French immersion programs specifically.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication about students'' progress and participation in parent-teacher conferences.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Promoted cultural understanding through the integration of French history, literature, and current events into lessons.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Elementary French Immersion Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.2006 - 06.2017
- Contributed to a positive school climate by actively participating in Staff meetings, serving on committees, and collaborating with peers across all content areas.
- Mentored new teachers in the French immersion program, sharing resources and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Utilized technology such as educational apps, digital resources, and online platforms to support students'' language acquisition efforts both inside and outside the classroom.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication about students'' progress and participation in parent-teacher conferences.
- Developed a comprehensive curriculum for French immersion students, ensuring consistent progress in language skills.
- Increased student engagement by using interactive methods such as role-playing, storytelling, and multimedia presentations.
- Promoted cultural understanding through the integration of French history, literature, and current events into lessons.
Education
Baccalauréat En Éducation - Éducation
University of Ottawa
Ottawa 05.2001 -
MBA - Marketing
Magisterexamen, Stockholm University, Sweden
Stockholm 05.2001 -
French Linguistics - French Linguistics And Education
Diploma, Alecu Russo Balti State University,
Moldova 05.2001 -
Skills
Teaching strategies
Parent-teacher collaboration
Task-Based Language Teaching
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Classroom Management
Student-centered approach
Feedback and Evaluation
Timeline
Elementary French Immersion Teacher
Peel District School Board
09.2017 - Current
Elementary French Immersion Teacher
Toronto District School Board
09.2006 - 06.2017
Baccalauréat En Éducation - Éducation
University of Ottawa
05.2001 -
MBA - Marketing
Magisterexamen, Stockholm University, Sweden
05.2001 -
French Linguistics - French Linguistics And Education
Diploma, Alecu Russo Balti State University,
05.2001 -
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