French Teacher For Languages : Ferdinand Tongambou

Subjects

French for Career & Vocational (Languages)
(Language of Instruction: French)

English as a Foreign Language for Career & Vocational (Languages)
(Language of Instruction: English)

Experience

Teaching

French Language Instructor at MiLanguages Corp, North Carolina, United States (Mar2004 - Mar2008)

Subjects: French,

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

Berlitz trained Language and Culture Instructor. UNITED STATES ARMY-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES (SOF). Fort Bragg, N.C. 2004-Present. Design, develop and implement programs, curriculum and customized training in language, culture and customs.
French and English Teacher. 1996 – 1998. Developed and maintained a classroom culture that was flexible, positive, and innovative, and fostered student achievement. Created and provided content & instruction that ensured student achievement.

French Language Instructor at MiLanguages Corp, North Carolina, United States (Mar2004 - Mar2008)

Subjects: French,

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

French Language Instructor at BIB Consultants Inc, North Carolina, United States (Mar2004 - Aug2006)

Subjects: French,

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

Professional

Corp at BIB and MiLanguages , North Carolina, United States (Mar2004 - Mar2008)

I utilize the immersion approach for language acquisition. I believe this is the most efficient way of learning a language. Using this method allows the student to function in a language in a very short period of time.
I adapt my teaching methods and strategies according to the student's need, and create an environment in which the student is able to use the language almost immediately while having fun. Whether you are a complete beginner or advanced learner you will come away feeling that

Academics and Credentials

Education

MBA (Oct2003 - Oct2006)

Strayer University, District of Columbia, United States

I acquired my Bachelor degree in French and English studies, and studied French and American civilization at La Sorbonne in Paris France. In addition, I completed a Certificate in Simultaneous Interpretation at Howard University (Washington, D.C.) in December of 2002 and attained a Master of Business Administration degree (Strayer University, Washington, D.C.) in December 2006. I have over 5 years of teaching experience in general and more than four of these have been in teaching French to Special Forces military personnel at Fort Bragg, NC. Having taught adult learners French for 4 years, I am well versed in current methodologies and techniques necessary for teaching foreign language acquisition. I am fluent in French and English and come equipped with knowledge, skills and experiences that will provide an immediate benefit to the learner.

Bachelor in French & English (Oct1993 - Oct1996)

UNIVERSITY OF DOUALA, Cameroon

Certifications or Credentials

Certificate in Simultaneous Interpretation, 2002

District of Columbia, United States

Memberships and Associations

ACTFL

New York, United States

Member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) . Letter of Commendation, United States Secretary of Education for linguistic skill accomplishments in Simultaneous Interpretation(2002). Certificate for Exemplary Knowledge & Skills in Language Instruction for the Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne). Directorate of Training & Doctrine, US Army, SOAF, Ft. Bragg, N.C. 2004

Publications and Research

Boue de Sang by Ferdinand Tongambou. A Collection of Poetry published in 2006 by Lulu, Inc. Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4303-0447-0 . (View)

French, English as a Foreign Language Teacher