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English
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French
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Mauritian Creole
Spanish
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Italian
Latin
Portuguese
Russian
Chinese (Mandarin)
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About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From MauritiusLiving in Funchal, Portugal (11:54 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 7, 2016InterestsWriting
From an early age, I have been drawn to words. My interests change with the seasons but my love of reading, writing, and languages remains constant. Je souhaite partager avec vous le bonheur que m'apporte l'apprentissage des langues étrangères. Usted también va a ver cómo, en poco tiempo, se puede aprender un idioma desde cero. Não é um mistério: é uma questão de abertura, de apreciacão pelos sons únicos de cada língua e de coragem. Non c'è niente come il momento in cui si innamora di una lingua. Когда я впервые поняла русскую песню без перевода, я чувствовала себя счастливой.
Me as a Teacher
You will find me to be a versatile and interested teacher. I believe that anyone can learn languages so I have full confidence that you will reach your goal. While I think that we are responsible for our own learning, I also know that a good teacher can make all the difference at crucial points in the process. I like getting to know my students, adapting what I know about acquisition to each person and seeing their progress. Some of my students have been with me for years, whereas others with a specific objective in mind needed just a few months. Whether you need just one meeting to get on the right track, regular conversations, or an intense 10-20 lessons for motivation, I'm here. My lessons & teaching style
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My background in language acquisition, years of university experience, and interest in languages make me a versatile teacher. No two lessons look the same. So far, I have helped:
• Beginners who need a structured approach
• Intermediate students who have tried it all and want to use their time well
• People who want to improve listening and speaking
• Those who want to learn independently
• Analytical types like me who struggle to accept the inherent ambiguity of language
I don't believe in grammar-translation and rule-feeding. I use the natural approach.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Articles and news
- Text Documents
Certificates
TEFL - myTEFL - 2018120 Hour Professional Teaching English as a Foreign Language Program
Certificate verified
Proof of current employment - Ohio State University - 2016Served as the independent instructor for one French class (beginner & intermediate) each semester, including summer term. In charge of creating all lesson plans, teaching all sessions, writing quizzes and exams, grading, giving feedback on writing & speaking, and holding weekly office hours
Certificate verified
Education
2013 - 2017
Doctorate - FrenchMy specialization is French and I also completed an interdisciplinary specialization in Second Language Acquisiton (SLA), as well as college teacher training & apprenticeships. Please note EDUTL 5620 (Summer 2012), French 8301 (Spring 2013), and French 8302 (Spring 2014) as my SLA courses. French 801 (Autumn 2011) is teacher training, and 2 French 8303 apprenticeships are noted in Autumn 2013 &2014. You can see the titles of the courses on the transcript as well as the grades.
2007 - 2011
Bachelor’s - French and EconomicsDouble major in French and Economics.
2011 - 2013
Master's - FrenchMaster's degree awarded as part of combined M.A. + PhD program that is still ongoing. I have attached my degree from the university but also included my transcript attached to the "doctorate" section which shows the degree program I've been in since 2011, because this not listed on the certificate.
2015 - 2015
Other - French Cultural Studies InstituteParticipated in biennial invitation-only 2-month workshop for 25 professors and advanced doctoral students in French studies. Attended meetings & lectures on the theme of "La politique et le politique" as well as pedagogy workshops. Created syllabus on voyeurism and voyage in 18th- and 19th-century literature. Fully sponsored by my home department.
Work Experience
2011 - 2016
Graduate Teaching AssociateI have been teaching as an instructor in the Department of French and Italian since I began my graduate studies at Ohio State University in 2011. I have been the sole, independent instructor of basic language classes as well as intermediate cultural classes in literature, cinema, and culture. I have taught all levels of the introductory French sequence for beginners and I have taught accelerated summer classes for four years, a competitive position, contingent on excellent student evaluations.
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C'était la troisième leçon de La Cavern des Merveilles (the Cave of wonders). je ne pouvais pas imaginer comment je pourrais amériorer le niveau de mon français, cependant, je suis clairement sûr maintenant que ceci est la meilleur méthode pour moi. merci beaucoup, Guyomar!
Feb 2, 2019
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My lesson with Guyomar was excellent. I always enjoy her interesting and fun customized lessons!
May 27, 2021
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J'ai passe un bon premier cours!
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Best talk, best teacher. Waiting for the next. Thank you.
Jan 13, 2019
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Very Good Prof !!!
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Muy interesante hablar de echar.
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