Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Second language acquisition specialist, linguistic researcher, and French teacher with a demonstrated history of working both with adults and children, in elementary/secondary schools and in the higher education industry. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) with a strong research background focused on psycholinguistics (structuralism, enunciativism and semantics) and sociolinguistics. Current research focused on the development of teaching resources based on realia and on the mechanism of anticipation (priming, linguistic prediction, cultural bias). Specialist in French cultural studies and in the teaching of French civilization.
Teaching additional language pedagogy (LLAC 601) to prospective teachers preparing a master's degree in Education. The course, in English, is focused on a historical review of teaching methodologies, on psycholinguistics, and on academic writing. Teaching advanced French language classes (FREN227, "La Grammaire par les Textes") to university students; engineering the course syllabus, the material, and the tests/exam; assessing and grading.
Teaching beginner-level French language classes to university students (FREN1009); engineering the course syllabus, the material, and the tests/exam; assessing and grading.
Teaching the French language to Kindergarten, Primary-Year, and Middle-Year IB students; following the IB curriculum and developing syllabus and material; participating in school events; pastoral care and after-school activities (photography; art).
Helping students (K-3) reach the required academic language level and adapt to a bilingual environment.