Nandita Raina IB French Tutor
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With 25+ years of international teaching experience across eight countries, I bring deep expertise in IB MYP and IBDP French along with a strong understanding of how students learn and succeed in international curricula. I specialise in helping students build confidence in speaking, writing, listening, reading comprehension, and exam performance through engaging, student-centred lessons tailored to individual learning styles and goals. I also teach CBSE and IGCSE curricula.

Having taught learners from middle school to Diploma Programme level, I understand the academic expectations, assessment patterns, and progression required for success in IB programmes. My lessons focus not only on improving grades but also on developing strong communication skills, cultural understanding, independent thinking, and long-term language confidence.

I design structured yet interactive lessons using inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction, real-life application, and technology integration to keep students motivated and actively involved. I also support students with exam preparation, internal assessments, oral practice, writing improvement, grammar reinforcement, vocabulary building, and personalised feedback.

As a former Head of Department and experienced international educator, I bring patience, professionalism, consistency, and mentorship to every class. My aim is to create a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to participate, take risks, ask questions, and achieve measurable progress with clarity and confidence.

Subjects

IB French Curriculum Beginner-Expert
English Support Beginner-Intermediate

Experience

French MYP & IBDP teacher (Jul, 2024–May, 2026) at Pathways School Gurgaon

Teaching French in MYP and IBDP Ab Initio
Designing IB-aligned assessments and supporting diverse learners through differentiation.
Integrating IB philosophy and technology into language acquisition classrooms
French substitute teacher (May, 2017–Nov, 2017) at UNIS HANOI

Delivered classroom instruction ensuring continuity of learning in an international setting.
Bilingual Research Administrative Assistant(English & French) (Oct, 2014–Feb, 2017) at University of Toronto

• Organized workshops, prepared reports, coordinated meetings, managed communications and website.
• Assisted students with thesis editing and academic language support.
French MYP, IBDP & IGCSE teacher (Oct, 2011–Jun, 2014) at Pathways World School, Aravali

• Taught English, MYP French, and French Ab Initio.
• Achieved exemplary IBDP results, with a high proportion of top scores.
• Designed schemes of work and lesson plans improving student outcomes.
• Integrated technology and interactive strategies into instruction.
• Provided academic and pastoral support to students.
French MYP & IGCSE teacher (Feb, 2010–May, 2010) at G D Goenka World School, Gurgaon

• Teaching French in MYP and IGCSE.
• Designing IB & IGCSE assessments and supporting diverse learners through differentiation.
Head of French Department (Jul, 2009–Dec, 2009) at Delhi public school sector 45 gurgaon

• Developed curriculum frameworks and conducted workshops.
• Supported outstanding CBSE Grade 10 results.
• Led syllabus design, assessment policies, departmental planning, and pupil progress monitoring.
Head of French Department (Jan, 2006–Jun, 2009) at Delhi private school Dubai

• Led syllabus design, assessment policies, departmental planning, and pupil progress monitoring.
• Developed curriculum frameworks and conducted workshops.
• Supported outstanding CBSE Grade 10 results.
Middle and High School French Teacher (Mar, 2004–Dec, 2005) at Delhi public school sector 45 gurgaon

I conducted and graded tests, presented and set up lessons, worked with students both personally and in groups or classes, and asserted discipline in the classroom
I administered extracurricular activities, organized field trips, and gave assistance or extra after-school tutoring to the children to help them with their learning difficulties
Middle school and High School Teacher (Sep, 1999–Apr, 2003) at Indian Community School, Kuwait

French was introduced in this school with my appointment, during this period, the school
topped in French every year in the CBSE board exams with 99% grades.
• Since I was the senior most teacher, I set the syllabus and proof read question papers for all
the branches of the school
• Instructed more than 240 high school students
French Teacher (Apr, 1997–Mar, 1999) at St. Marks senior secondary school, new delhi

• Communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to students and their parents.
• Prepared daily lesson plans for activities.
• Instructed more than 230 middle and high school students
Secretary Translator/Interpreter (Oct, 1993–Sep, 1996) at Le Chemin Des Enfants, Paris

• Translated and interpreted across English, French, and Spanish.
• Contributed to international conferences and documentary projects.
Middle & High School English Teacher (Jul, 1992–Dec, 1992) at St Sophia Senior Secondary School, New Delhi

Made lesson plans and taught English to middle and high school students

Education

Certificate in Practical French (May, 2016–Oct, 2016) from University of Toronto–scored Excelling
TESOL Certification (Oct, 2009–Oct, 2010) from American TESOL Institute
B.Ed. (Aug, 1990–Jun, 1992) from Moscow State Linguistic University, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.),–scored Excelling
Masters in Philology (Aug, 1986–Jun, 1992) from Moscow State Linguistic University–scored Excelling