Bonjour! Salut!

Moi, c'est Matthias. I am a certified French teacher from La Sorbonne University in Paris, France with 12 years of teaching experience.

I travelled around the world during my studies. I am currently working in the Philippines, where I have been teaching in different international languages schools and universities. Moreover, I have also been teaching online for the past 5 years. I have taught more than 5000 hours of online courses to more than 600 students between 8 and 78 years old from 40 different nationalities.

I love my job and I love teaching students from all over the world. This is such a great opportunity to share my culture and my love for the French language.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance French Online Instructor

2016 - present : Taught French online to professionals and students through various learning levels from A1 to C1 on 1 to 1 sessions as well as group classes.

French Instructor, Alliance Francaise de Cebu, Cebu city, Philippines.

2011 - present : Taught French to professionals and students through various learning levels from A1 to C1. Handled online and conversational classes on regular basis with multicultural groups. Had in charge several 1 to 1 tutorials from A1 to C1 levels. Handled French workshops for Filipino high school principals under the Department of Education in the Philippines. Conducted multiple preparations and trainings for the official French language tests including DELF and TEF standardized exams.

French Teacher, University of San Carlos and University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu city, Philippines.

2013 - present: Taught French in different popular Universities in the Philippines including University of San Jose Recoletos and University of San Carlos where I handled a total of 24 classes composed of 50 students each for a grand total of 1200 students from different courses. Supervised a French Language Exhibit showcasing French songs, dances and delicacies at the University of San Jose Recoletos in 2014.

French Teacher, Montessori School of Pardo, Cebu city, Philippines.

2009 - 2010: Handled different groups composed of a dozen of young children from different nationalities aged between 3 and 11 years old through play activities involving the basics of the French language.

EDUCATION

2005 - 2006: Master Degree of Social Studies specialized in Education, University of Paris 1 La Sorbonne - Panthéon.

2003 - 2004: Master Degree of International Economics Awarded with Honors, University of Paris 1 La Sorbonne - Panthéon.

CERTIFICATION

Alliance Française de Cebu, Cebu city, Philippines

2012: Certification as English-French Interpreter for the security group of the French Prime Minister.

I customize the classes for each of my students depending on their level, their needs, their interests and their objectives. I meticulously prepare each class using adapted and certified educational materials that I select for each student and I constantly offer extra exercices and activities as homework in between classes upon request from my students.. I offer not only general French classes, but also conversational classes for intermediate and advanced levels. I also offer French exam preparation courses for students who are planning to take the DELF or TEF exams.

I am determined to deliver excellence and to help each of one of my students improve and reach their goals. I can teach students from a wide range of levels from beginner to advanced and bilingual levels.

I am looking forward to meeting all of you. Please don't hesitate to book a class with me and let's customize a study plan for you to reach your objectives!