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Elsa B., French, Biology and Homework help Teacher

Elsa B.

French · SVT · Homework help

French native · English intermediate · Spanish intermediate

French curriculum Querétaro Online
13
hours taught
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Personalized support in scientific subjects for middle school and high school students, provided by an experienced and attentive teacher.

About

I hold a degree in Life and Earth Sciences and a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) from the University of Bristol. I also earned a Master's 1 degree in Modern Literature (with high honors). An experienced teacher for over 16 years in French schools abroad (Mexico City and Lima), teaching Life and Earth Sciences from 6ème to Terminale, I have extensive teaching experience: baccalauréat and brevet examiner, form teacher for 5ème, 3ème, and 2nde, support for students with DYS (learning disabilities), and numerous in-house training programs.

I speak

French Native English Upper-intermediate B2 Spanish Upper-intermediate B2

Teaching experience

10+ years of teaching

  • With over 15 years of experience dedicated to student success and well-being within the international network (Mexico, Peru, Colombia), my teaching approach is based on fundamental pillars to guide each student towards excellence:
  • Scientific rigor and methodology: Precision and structured scientific thinking are at the heart of my learning method.
  • In-depth knowledge of curricula and exams: As a teacher and official examiner/grader for national exams (DNB for 3ème, Practical Skills Assessment Tests, ECE, Grand Oral, and Baccalauréat deliberation panels), I have a thorough understanding of the requirements, expectations, and official grading criteria. This allows me to prepare students in a highly targeted and confident manner.
  • High standards for writing and the French language: Because clarity of written expression is the foundation of all intellectual and scientific success, I pay particular attention to the quality of writing, scientific vocabulary, and argumentative precision.
  • Continuous training and innovation: I regularly train in new teaching approaches, including the integration of digital tools and Artificial Intelligence, and the connection between scientific method and critical thinking.

Teaching methods

I am particularly attentive to my students' difficulties and my goal is to support them and help them become more independent. Repeat, explain, redo, 10 times if necessary! What matters is helping students overcome or manage the inner obstacles that prevent them from progressing. Establishing a safe atmosphere during lessons is very important. With me, whether with my students in class or during a private lesson, there is never any need to be afraid of making mistakes. We learn from our mistakes, and successive attempts are enriching.
After an initial meeting to identify expectations and needs, learning objectives will be set.
During the sessions, we will first go over the essential points of the lesson to remember together. My student's knowledge will be checked through various activities. Next, we will move on to practice. Application exercises will be offered first, then we will gradually move towards more comprehensive exercises. If there is an exam at the end of the year, we will quickly focus on methodology.

Subjects & curricula taught

French Curriculum 2 subjects
✓ Bac exam prep✓ Brevet exam prep
SVT · LycéeSVT · CollègeAide aux devoirs · LycéeAide aux devoirs · Collège
Language lessons 1 subject
French · ChildrenFrench · TeenagersFrench · AdultsFrench · Beginner (A1-A2)French · Intermediate (B1-B2)French · Advanced (C1-C2)

Degrees & qualifications

Université Paul Sabatier - Toulouse 1993
Licence de Biologie des Organismes et des populations (AB)
Université Toulouse 2 2006
Maîtrise de Lettres Moderne, parcours Lettres Classiques (TB)
Bristol University 2010
Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Modern Foreign Languages

Getting to know her

Interests
🤝Volunteering🥾Hiking🎲Board games🐱CatsConservation biologyAmazon wildlife rehabilitationMineralsGemology

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