Miriam Luke
@miriamluke
Experienced multilingual French teacher specializing in tutoring, curriculum supervision, and translation.
Saint LuciaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated French teacher with over a decade of one-on-one and group tutoring experience across primary and secondary levels, and extensive experience teaching online and in-person. I supervise modern language programs, train new language teachers, and have delivered specialized language training in the hospitality industry and radio broadcasting.
My strengths include curriculum modification, exam preparation (CXC, DELF/DALF), translation and interpretation in French, Spanish and English, and educational program organization. I am committed to interactive, learner-centered instruction and improving language outcomes through tailored support and clear, timely follow-through.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
French Teacher
Language 1on1 Program
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Owner-manager of an online language tutoring program providing French, Spanish and English instruction (beginners, conversation, CXC, DELF/DALF) and translation/interpretation services since 2024.
French Teacher
CRLanguages
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 (3 months)
Delivered online group and individual French lessons for CRLanguages between August and November 2023, focusing on communicative competence and learner progression.
Multilingual Broadcaster
Dominica Broadcasting Corporation
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Served as news reporter, translator and co-host (Sept–Aug 2022), producing ads, translating content and conducting interviews in French, Spanish, Creole and English.
Modern Language Supervisor
Castle Bruce Secondary School
Sep 2015 - Apr 2019 (3 years 7 months)
Supervised French and Spanish faculty and taught upper-level French from September 2015 to April 2019, leading curriculum delivery and teacher support.
French Teacher
St. Mary's Primary
Nov 2014 - Jun 2015 (7 months)
Taught French to primary-aged boys at St. Mary's Primary from November 2014 to June 2015, developing interactive lessons for ages 4–13.
French Tutor
Fort Young Hotel
Nov 2013 - May 2014 (6 months)
Provided specialized French training and translated menus/ads for hotel staff (front desk, security, F&B, housekeeping) from November 2013 to May 2014 to improve guest communication.
Translator / Interpreter
Alliance Française
Jan 2006 - Dec 2009 (3 years 11 months)
Provided translation and simultaneous interpretation (French, English, Spanish) for Alliance Française events and a Caribbean seismic conference between 2006 and 2009.
French Teacher
Alliance Française
Sep 2005 - Aug 2006 (11 months)
Taught adult beginner (A1) and secondary-level classes preparing students for CXC during Sept 2005–Aug 2006, delivering structured French curricula.
French Teacher
Various Secondary Schools
Sep 1998 - Dec 2003 (5 years 3 months)
Taught French at multiple secondary schools (1998–2003), including Goodwill and St. Andrews, delivering language instruction across levels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UMUniversité des Antilles et de la Guyane - Martinique
Bachelor of Science, Modern Languages
2006 - 2009
Activities and societies: Courses (FLE)
Completed a BSc in Modern Languages with coursework including French and related language studies.
Venezuelan Institute - Dominica
Certificate, Spanish Language
2002 - 2003
Activities and societies: Course Spanish Basic 1 - Advanced Level 2; Basic Principles for Spanish Orthography
Completed certificate courses covering Spanish from Basic to Advanced levels and Spanish orthography principles.
UVUniversidad Central de Venezuela
Certificate, Spanish Language and Teaching Methodology
Activities and societies: Lengua y cultura en el Mundo Hispano; Metodología para la enseñanza del español como lengua
Completed certificate courses in Spanish language, culture, and methodology for teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
Universidad de Ciego de Ávila
Certificate, Spanish Language and Cultural Studies
2000 - 2001
Activities and societies: Introduction to Cuban Spanish, culture and history; Biology and Psychology
Undertook certificate studies introducing Cuban Spanish, culture and history, with courses in biology and psychology.
Clifton Dupigny Community College
GCE A-levels, General Secondary Education
1995 - 1998
Grade: B in A-level French; B in AO General Paper
Completed GCE A-levels with a B in A-level French (distinction in oral) and a B in AO General Paper (English).
St. Andrews Secondary High School
CXC, Secondary Education
1990 - 1995
Grade: Grade 1 in French; multiple Grade 2s
Completed General CXC examinations achieving 8 CXCs including Grade 1 in French and multiple Grade 2 results.
Woodfordhill and San Sauveur Primary
Primary Education, Primary Education
1987 - 1990
Attended primary schools in Dominica during early education years.
Académie de la Guadeloupe, École George Marcel
Primary Education, Primary Education
1982 - 1987
Attended primary and early schooling through infantine to CM1 classes.
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