-11 years teaching in primary schools, secondary schools, 6th form college and teaching adults.
-gained lead practitioner status 4 years ago.
-Bachelor degree in English literature and History.
Hi! My name is Lucile, I am passionate about teaching and have unique expertise in developing and delivering French phonics and grammar schemes of work. I am resourceful and caring and commutes to supporting the individual needs of my students to enable them to excel. I am highly skilled at developing relationships with students which allow me to understand individual student needs and tailor my approaches resulting in high levels of motivation and fast progress.
Languages:
I am a native French speaker bilingual in English. I speak English in a British English accent.
My approach to French teaching:
I am a strong advocate for phonics teaching. Phonics knowledge underpins all aspect of language learning and is absolutely essential to start a language learning journey on the right foot. I strongly ecourage my learners to start with my intensive phonics course before we move on to anything else. French phonics offers two precious things to our learners: confidence and independence. I look forward to telling you more about phonics during our free trial lesson!
Knowledge:
-excellent subject knowledge especially of phonics and grammar as well as cultural understanding.
-strong knowledge of neurodiversity and other SEN needs.
-skilled at identifying barriers to learning for every learner
-adept at identifying gaps in learning and determine the existing knowledge of learners.
Lesson design:
I have a wealth of experience creating engaging content and interactive activities of the highest standards:
-all my lessons have clear objectives are part of a progression.
- catering for cognitive load, all my lessons include dual coding with visuals and Makaton signs
- extensive retrieval practise opportunities to manipulate structures and vocabulary leading to mastery.
- differentiated work is available so all pupils can experience success and complete the work.
Teaching skills:
-outstanding pacy lessons which include many interactive activities with a focus on accuracy and fluency.
-knowledgeable about language load and skilled at being clear and concise with my pupils
-constantly checking for understanding and carrying out assessment for learning to ensure every pupil has understood the concept and is ready to move on.
Interpersonal relationships:
- skilled at developing strong interpersonal relationships which encourage students to concentrate, work hard and to take risks.
