Profile
Marie
French, Spanish
A qualified Modern Foreign Languages teacher, former Second in Charge of MFL and Head of Year, Marie teaches French and Spanish from early years to A-level and IB.
Marie holds a PGCE from Leeds Beckett University, QTS through Kent and Medway Training, an MBA in PR and Marketing from the European University in Madrid and a BA in English and French from the University of Buea. Before teaching she spent 16 years in business leadership.
Marie has over six years’ experience in high-performing UK schools, including as Second in Charge of an MFL department and Head of Year, contributing to curriculum development and progress tracking. She teaches French and Spanish from Key Stage 1 to A-level and the IB, and also supports 11+ Verbal Reasoning and English skills. She is experienced in supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Her teaching is calm, structured and personalised, building grammatical accuracy, confident speaking and strong writing, with a particular focus on exam technique across listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Areas of Expertise
- French and Spanish from Early Years to A-level
- IB Language Acquisition
- GCSE and A-level exam technique
- 11+ Verbal Reasoning and English skills
- Diverse learning needs
Positions Held
- Second in Charge, MFL – UK school
- Head of Year – UK school
- Business Leadership (16 years)
Qualifications
- PGCE – Leeds Beckett University
- QTS – Kent and Medway Training
- MBA PR and Marketing – European University, Madrid
- BA English and French – University of Buea
