Michelle Christine Couture's Page

Subject area expertise

Middle School Specialist (all subject areas including English Language Arts, French Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Physical Education, Health and Career Education, French as a Second Language)

French language and literature (educational background)

Grade level(s) taught

grades 4 to 6, grade 7, grade 8, adult education

Present status

Certified/Licensed Educator

Language(s) you can instruct in

English, French

Number of years teaching experience

11 to 15

Skills & Interests

Interests:
languages (French and English)
teaching and learning from my students
travel
reading
playing sports and being active
environmental education
professional development (learning as much as possible about how to improve my practice as a teacher)
Skills:
highly motivated
very organized
excellent time management skills
broad knowledge base
ability to work effectively with others
efficient

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?

I worked for a year in France with Elementary School teachers in training. This involved teaching English language skills and developing curriculum that teachers could use in their respective classrooms.

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):

curriculum development, evaluation measurements, organisational partnerships

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:

I am very interested in volunteering to work with teachers in Africa and a friend told me about a volunteer opportunity in Kenya which I would like to apply for