About
More than 10 years of experience of teaching French language, culture and literature in various settings such as classrooms, after-school programs and corporate environment. I worked with all kinds of age groups and managed to design classes that cater to different needs from basic French to media review, literary discussions or business French. Currently, I’m teaching at SFSU. I also do translation English <-> French.
What I enjoy the most about my work is to transmit my love for French culture and language.
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Bob N.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First I get to know the student a little bit to better understand his/her needs and wants. I provide my own material and share it with the student via email or photocopies. Each class is an hour and conducted in the target language through communicative teaching method. I use authentic relia to immerse the student in the target language.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have an MA and a PhD in French. I’ve been teaching French at a college level for 10 years.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
After first class as a demo for free, I suggest my students buy a package of 10 classes for $400.
How did you get started teaching?
I started to teach during my grad studies.
What types of students have you worked with?
I worked with kids, teenagers, college students and beyond.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
In summer, I taught within an educational youth outreach program called Upward Bound that aims at providing classes for first generation to go to college high school students coming from low income families. It was an honor to do this community work.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would say that the student needs to make sure that the teacher understands what his needs are and how to meet them.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How’s your teaching style? What kinds of material do you use? Do you incorporate culture in your teachings? What can I do to practice before I see you for the next class?