Jyothi Clifford

Hello! My name is Jyothi. I'm from Bangalore, India. I've been teaching French for more than 15 years. I think it's important to talk and do activities in class to learn well. I like to use games and talk about culture to make learning French fun. Whether you're just starting or want to get better, I'm here to help you learn French. Come join me and discover the language together!

• Language Expertise: 
  • Proficient in French language with experience in translation, interpretation, and teaching. Strong command of written and spoken French.
• Managerial Experience: 
  • Skilled in organizational management, course coordination, and workshop facilitation. 
  • Effective liaison with head office and experience in team coordination.
• Teaching and Training: 
  • Experience as a French teacher at schools and language institutes.
  • Trained individuals in language acquisition and provided instruction in French and English.
  • Created a conducive and fun learning environment and fostered student curiosity and interest in subject at hand for students of all ages (6-60). 
• Communication Skills: 
  • Excellent communication skills demonstrated through teaching, training, and liaison with stakeholders. 
  • Proficient in preparing and delivering presentations, facilitating effective communication across teams.
• Business Valuation: 
  • Conducted research on various topics related to business valuation 
  • Prepared presentations for courses and workshops.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: 
  • Able to adapt to any situation with ease, demonstrating flexibility in challenging environments. 
  • Willingness to learn new things and openness to correction, fostering continuous personal and professional development.
  • Experienced in balancing career and family responsibilities. 
  • Open to remote work options, with the ability to effectively manage tasks and collaborate in virtual environments.

2004, M.A. (French – Translation & Interpretation)

          University of Pondicherry

May 2001, Initial Training for French Teachers For The 

      Indo-French Training and Cultural Center

          Organized by The Alliance Française and the French Embassy) 

            2001, Diplôme Supérieur d’Etudes Française

Studied at : Alliance Française, Trivandrum, Kerala

Certified by: Alliance Française, Paris

& Association of Language Teachers in Europe (ALTE)

2000, Diplôme de Langue

            Studied at: Alliance Française, Trivandrum, Kerala

           Certified by: Alliance Française, Paris

           & Association of Language Teachers in Europe (ALTE)

Various other workshops

(Organized by The Alliance Française and the South Indian Centre for Applied Linguistics & Training of Teachers of French, CLAIM)