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For the past two years, I have taught elementary school in the French department of Aube. During my first year as a teacher, I taught Cours Préparatoire (CP), which is the equivalent of first grade in the United States. Since the primary goal at this level is for students to learn to read and write, I worked diligently along with my students' parents to ensure that this goal was achieved. By the end of the school year, fifteen of my eighteen students were able to read at or above grade-level. I was also responsible for advocating good citizenship and introducing my students to a variety of subjects including: math, science, physical education, art and music.
This school year, I work as a permanent substitute teacher based out of a local pre-school. In this capacity, when a substitute is needed, I work with students from the ages of three up to twelve in various schools. This has allowed me to work with numerous grade levels as well as with students from a myriad of backgrounds. Moreover, this experience has helped me to perfect my teaching techniques and to adapt them when necessary. When a substitute is not needed, I provide one-on-one support for students within my local pre-school.
While I enjoy participating in the academic awakening of my students, I also realize the importance of physical activities and play time for students. An avid fan and former high school player of soccer, I encourage my students to participate in sports in order to promote physical health and sports values.
Before deciding to become an educator, I studied French criminal law and received my undergraduate degree in this subject area. Although I have not been employed in this field, I am able to assist students in this area as well.
As I will be relocating to Houston in September of 2008, I look forward to any tutoring opportunities in the Houston area at that time.
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law
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During my last two years of high school, I began to think seriously about the career I wanted to pursue. Little by little, I realized that I was quite interested in the French legal system. The best way to further my knowledge in this area was to major in law as an undergraduate. Thus, after my high school graduation, I entered the Université de Nancy II (France) and studied this subject for four years. I really enjoyed studying law because I found it to be very practical for everyday life and also because it helped to deepen my understanding of society. During those four years, I wrote essays on numerous legal topics. Moreover, I had to present my work before students and faculty. This allowed me to become comfortable with sharing and defending my point of view concerning various legal cases. I completed my undergraduate degree in the spring of 2004 with a concentration in criminal law, though my curriculum included studies in both private and public law.
While law in France and law in the United States differ, the core principals are obviously the same since both are lands based on the rule of law. I am curious by nature and thus, I am always paying attention to the evolution of the legal system in not only France but also in the rest of the world. As I am currently a certified teacher in France, I would be able to assist anyone wanting to learn more about the legal system in western countries.
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soccer
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I have always been a big fan of soccer, or football as it is called in France. I began playing team soccer when I was four and would to continue until the age of eighteen. At thirteen, I was selected to play on the All-Department team of the French department of Meuse. I was the captain and leader of this team. One year later, I was selected to be member of the regional team for the French region of Lorraine (a region is bigger than a department; it is somewhat comparable to a state in the United States). Once again, I was named captain and leader of this team. A short time later, during a regional tournament, a professional team, FC Metz, recruited me to play with their youth team (the professional system in Europe is different than in the United States : in France, the professional teams look recruit adolescents enter into a specialized institute which develops future professionals and thus there is no need to go to university.). I practiced hard for at least two hours and a half per day and sometimes two or three times a day during the pre-season.
Little by little, I started to understand all the physical, technical and tactical aspects of soccer. When I was sixteen, I was chosen to become a member of the French Junior National Team. As a member, I was coached by different former professional players who taught me a great deal about soccer in general such as: how to become a good player, how to act as a professional player (respect your partners, opponents, referees) and how to lead a healthy lifestyle. This experience and the passion that I still have for this sport will allow me be a great tutor for anyone who would like to learn more about soccer.
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