French Level A1 – Next Steps for Beginners (Full-Year Course, Part 2)

OUR TEACHERS 
  Past or Current Elementary Teacher
  Certified Inspire Tutors French Educator
  Have Bachelors related to Language learning and Education

OUR FEATURED EDUCATORS
Lily (Eliane) Arsenault
Mme. Lily (Eliane) Arsenault has a B.A. From Laurentien University. She also obtained a Neuro-Linguistics Practitioner Diploma specializing in French and a Child Development and Education Diploma. She is very passionate about the French language and culture. She also loves dogs! Mme. Lily is a native French speaker with over 4 years of French teaching experience. She is a trained and qualified Inspire Tutors French Teacher. She currently lives in Canada.

Jorgelina Falcon
Mme. Jorgelina graduated with the title of Professorat en Français and a B.A. in teaching Philosophy with a specialization for teaching children. She also received her TEF C1, and international DELF A1, A2, B1, B2 examiner certifications.  Coming from a family of educators and 8 years of teaching experience, Jorgelina brings a rich and diverse background and creativity to her 1-on-1 and group French and Spanish classes/programs.  With students of all ages from elementary school to university, Jorgelina loves learning about their cultures and sharing her passion for winter, k-pop, and her favourite colour pink.

Patrisha Ugalino
Mme. Patrisha studied French Linguistics and Literature at Concordia University. She has experience in 1-on-1 tutoring with children between ages 8-10 years old for French Immersion. She has always been passionate about learning languages such as French and Spanish. To get more practice, she watches tv shows or listens to music in this language. Apart from that, her other hobbies include design, photography & coding.

Mits Mangsat
Mme. Mits has a French Major Bachelor’s Degree in Languages and Intercultural Relations. She has completed multiple French certificates such as French Phonetics and French Language Teaching Methodologies during her university career in Toronto, Canada. She has experience working with elementary and high school students and is passionate about creating a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Outside of work, she loves biking, traveling, and music/singing.

Kiana Landry
Mme. Kiana Landry is Canadian and she grew up speaking fluent French and English. Mme. Kiana is currently learning a third language herself and is certainly a language lover! Kiana is a certified trainer and has been teaching French for over 4 years. Dedicated, creative, and energetic, Mme. Kiana can ensure an encouraging and optimal learning atmosphere for her learners and share her passion for the French language.

Hema Appalsawmy 
Mme. Hema is a certified elementary school teacher. She also possesses a BA in Psychology with Education. With an MA in Education specializing in innovation in teaching and learning, Mme. Appalsawmy has taught not only in elementary and high schools but also in tertiary educational institutions and French Immersion classes. A native French speaker, Mme. Hema has 23 years of teaching experience. Passionate about teaching, Mme. Hema always goes above and beyond to provide her learners with a safe, fun, and meaningful environment to learn. Her strong background in counseling and child and youth cognitive development gives her an edge in lesson development and making learning meaningful for her students. Outside of school, Mme. Hema enjoys singing and attending her yoga classes.

Geneviève Baldassarre
Mme. Geneviève is a passionate language teacher with over 10 years of experience. She has a degree from Concordia and is completing her Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She has worked with students of all ages and levels in different countries. She also has experience with students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and Tourette’s. Her goal is to always provide a safe and inclusive environment for students so they can feel secure. She loves teaching languages and helping students with their goals in any way she can. Most of all, she loves learning from her students because they teach her more than anything. Mme. Geneviève’s experience with yoga and French has been to use movement and mindfulness to teach and incorporate the language. She has worked with small groups and classes of up to 30 people. Though they are big classes, she makes an effort to tend to each student and offer corrections and encouragement personally. The language is taught through translations and small steps. Over time, more is added, and it becomes more natural. In her free time, she loves to surf, hike, and practice yoga every day.

Olivia Charles
Mme. Olivia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages from the University of Lethbridge and completed her final semester at Université de Laval in Quebec City. Having grown up in Alberta, she learned French through the Immersion program, where she completed her entire schooling in French.
With over four years of French tutoring experience, she has a strong foundation in teaching and supporting students in their language learning journey. Olivia also has a background as a competitive swimmer for 11 years and a competitive swim coach for 8 years. She enjoys sharing her passion for French by teaching private 1-on-1 lessons to the athletes she coaches. In addition to tutoring, she works as a lifeguard and summer camp leader. In her free time, she enjoys making jewelry, singing, and drawing. Olivia is passionate about creating a fun and welcoming environment for her students to learn French.

Susan Nguyen
Mme. Susan is a Doctor of Education student specializing in Public Health Education (Instructional Technology) at the American College of Education. She holds a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Work, Organization, and Leadership) from Athabasca University and completed her education in French from preschool through her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Ottawa. Mme. Susan’s passion for sharing knowledge extends beyond the classroom; she has also coached volleyball since 2022.
Dedicated to teaching French, Mme Susan values the opportunities the language has brought her and hopes to inspire others to access similar pathways. Committed to lifelong learning, leadership, and community engagement, she brings enthusiasm to her teaching and life. She is also a proud owner of two corgis who fill her days with joy and happiness.

Kerri Rhodes
Mme. Kerri is an Ontario Certified Teacher with over 10 years of experience teaching French and French Immersion classes to young students, both in person and online. Her background includes studying French from grade 1 through university, complemented by coursework in linguistics and other languages. She has practiced French Immersion techniques as an Early Childhood Educator with toddlers and preschoolers and has taught older students in local classrooms.
In her free time, Mme Kerri enjoys crocheting, participating in arts and crafts, and playing video games, which hold a special place in her heart. Her creative and dynamic approach makes her a passionate educator.