Bonjour!
Telephone: 1-289-600-9848
Email: info@sephorafrenchcentre.ca
Hours of Operation
Mon-Friday 4 to 7 pm
Saturday 10 to 2 pm
Closed on Sunday
My name is Laure, I am a Canadian born and raised in Cameroon. I speak 5 languages and have lived on three continents. Growing up I intended to become a lawyer. I met the love of my life during my Master's program. We moved to Italy where he lived and I learned Italian. When we moved to Canada in 2001, I discovered a passion for teaching during my time at Boston Scientific Entreprises teaching French to adults.
I returned to school and obtained my Bachelor’s of Education in 2003. I have been a member of the College of Teachers since 2003. Since then I have been employed by YRDSB as a French Immersion teacher.
My philosophy: When I started my teaching career, I realized how much students need extra support, and how difficult it was for their parents to get that support from qualified professionals. After a couple of years I started offering tutoring services. Ten years ago I created the Sephora French Centre. The name Sephora is in honor of my mother who was an amazing educator.
Since then, I have supported countless children, helping build their confidence, supporting them with homework, projects…
Qualifications
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Bachelor. Law
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Bachelor. Education
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French As a Second Language Specialist
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Special Education Specialist
Kids
French Tutoring
This year-long program aligns with what your child is learning in class during the school year and is designed to support their specific academic needs.
Adults
Conversation Classes
This program is designed to support adults wishing to improve their conversational skills, and gain confidence in their ability to speak French.
Preparation for Back To School
(Summer)
This summer refresher program is offered during the month of August to review and consolidate student's French language skills prior to the beginning of the upcoming school year.
SK's French Boot Camp (Summer)
Having taught Grade 1 French Immersion for many years, I know the anxiety for both parents and their child upon entering French Immersion for the first time. This program is an introduction to the basics of the French language for kids.