Sylvie St-jacques

• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth;
• Teach French grammar, writing, storytelling and literature to Emerging circus artists;
• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments (writing essays, podcast creation, storytelling projects) that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples (films, podcasts, poetry excerpts) into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Improved learning outcomes with well-structured lesson plans and clear learning objectives.

• Promoted a positive learning environment with patience, empathy, and encouragement for students at all skill levels.
• Tracked student performance data over time to demonstrate growth in various aspects of language mastery.
• Created enjoyable learning experiences by incorporating games and competitions into lesson plans, encouraging students to practice French in an entertaining way.
• Communicated effectively with students and provided outstanding customer service.
• Facilitated small groups of French students to improve conversational skills.
• Integrated French lessons into real-life scenarios and role-playing.

• Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories and reviews (enclosed in portfolio)
• Conducted in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, providing comprehensive perspectives on relevant issues.
• Developed and maintained network of contacts to facilitate story development.
• Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.

• Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous data collection and analysis methods.
• Streamlined research processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in findings.
• Optimized experimental protocols by identifying potential weaknesses or inconsistencies in study designs or execution methods.
• Provided regular progress reports to stakeholders—keeping them informed on the latest research findings, milestones achieved, and any potential obstacles encountered.
• Conducted thorough literature reviews to inform study design and contextualize results within existing research findings.
• Contributed to successful grant proposals, securing funding for critical projects.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, fostering effective communication and problem-solving strategies.

• Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
• Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.

Comprehensive list of work I did at Queen's

Sept 2020- Apr. 2023: Adjunct Lecturer/Teaching Fellow for Communication et Culture, Department of French Studies, Queen’s University.

Winter 2022: Teaching Assistant, Writing Creative Non-Fiction (WRIT 290), English Department, Queen’s University.
Winter 2020: Teaching assistant for Antonio Macedo, Introduction to Cultures, Department of Languages, Literature and Culture, Queen’s University.
Fall 2019 : Teaching assistant for Dr Scott Rutherford, Canada and the Third World, Department of Global Development Studies, Queen’s University.
Winter. 2019: Teaching assistant for Dr Marc Hostetler, Cross-Cultural Research Methods, Department of Global Development Studies, Queen’s University.
Fall 2018: Teaching assistant for Dr Marc Epprecht, Development challenges
in Southern Africa, Department of Global Development Studies, Queen’s University.
Winter 2018: Research assistant for Dr Marc Epprecht, based at the University of Kwazulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Queen’s University.
Winter 2018 Teaching assistant for Dr Karine Bertrand, Contemporary World Media, Department of Film and Media, Queen’s University.
Fall 2017 Teaching assistant for Ian Robinson, Advertising and Consumer Culture, Department of Film and Media, Queen’s University.Teaching assistant for Dr Paritosh Kumar, Theories of Development, Department of Global Development Studies, Queen’s University.

As staff reporter for La Presse: over 3000 articles published, as Arts/Life reporter (mainly with the theatre beat). A curated portfolio of this work- twice shortlisted for National Newspaper Awards and recipient of different prizes- is provided.

As a freelance journalist/international correspondent: frequent contributions for major Québec based publications (a selected list of relevant work can be provided.) Recent coverage include major articles on drought/climate change issues in South Africa, the contribution and fights of informal waste reclaimers in Johannesburg and the transition to green energy in South Africa.

Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.

• Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
• Exceeded deadlines consistently, producing accurate and well-written news stories under tight time constraints.
• Attended press conferences, court hearings and special events to stay conversant with current news.
• Covered breaking news events effectively, ensuring timely updates for audiences while maintaining factual accuracy and journalistic integrity.
• Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
• Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.