My name is Melanie Francois affectionately called Mayo. I hail from the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica known world wide as the Nature Isle of the Caribbean.
I have been an avid educator and community development oriented individual all my life and takes pleasure in helping persons develop and build on their educational and intellectual capacity. I have also been exposed to both learning and tutoring online so navigating through the virtual classroom, I find fascinating and exciting.
A mother of three grown children, I carry that motherly instinct in everything I perceive to do. In the classroom, I utilize my creative juices, my lovable and humble attitude to ensure that students gain maximum benefit from my teaching. I specifically love teaching English because of the many intricacies and rules encountered thus making English exciting. Besides English I am also fluent in French Creole both orally and verbal.
I look forward to meeting and interacting with my prospective students,
CURRICULUM VITAE
MELANIE FRANCOIS
Other Educational / Community Interest/Experience
Year Institution/organization Interest and activities
January 2014- Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Affairs (Dominica) Tracer study conducted among participants of The Adult Education Division over a
seven years period.
April 2013 Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development Trained in Technical Vocational Education in preparation for the Caribbean
Vocational Qualifications- CXC----Caribbean Examination Council
CVQ,,,,,,,Caribbean Vocational Qualifications
March 2013 Establishment Department, Government of Dominica Trained in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Top Management in the Public Service
March 2013 Ross University School of Medicine Dominica Coordinator of a special Adult Education Academic Programme at this institution
for employees
January 2013 V F INC in collaboration with Bureau of Gender Affairs-Dominica 4th Phenomenal Caribbean Women Symposium to promote and advance gender equality and
equity
July 2010 Paix-Bouche Primary School Featured Speaker at school graduation ceremony
2010-- ongoing Northern Advocacy For Change- (Adult Education Service Group) Coordinator of this Adult Education Service Group
-constituted former participants of an Adult Education Capacity Building programme
-focused on helping juveniles gain second chance opportunities at education
-advocated for greater sustainable activities to protect the environment
-supported the elderly of various communities
- conducted outreach programmes in communities
2008- 2010 Paix-Bouche Reunion Committee Executive member of Reunion Committee
2007 - ongoing Ministry of Social Services, Community Development and Gender Affairs Coordinator, Facilitator, Programme Planner and Organizer of several Adult/Juvenile
programmes eg:
Income Generation in Tourism Development
-Information Technology, Personal Development and Social Skills
-Parenting programmes
-Summer-Skills programme
-collaborated with cooperate citizens on variety of projects eg:
Alliance Francais—1 year French Diploma programme.
2006 United Nations International Funds for Women – UNIFEM and United Nations International Children Education Funds -UNICEF /
Government of Dominica Member of an Adhoc Committee on School Violence in Dominica
2005 University of The West Indies Training in Research Methods specifically Data Collection ---- Jamaica
2005-2006 University of The West Indies /UNICEF Data Collection- A research on Gender and School Violence in the Caribbean
2004 to present Paix-Bouche Social League Member of Catholic Church Women’s Organization
-encourages sound agricultural practices and animal husbandry to help alleviate problems of food production by rural women
2000-2002 Basic Needs Trust Fund/Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Chairperson of Board of Directors-
2002-2009 Basic Needs Trust Fund/Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Member of the Steering Committee
2002-2003 Vielle Case/Paix-Bouche Credit Union Member of the Board of Directors
2002 Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT) Workshop representative-Gender Development and its Impact on Caribbean Women - St. Vincent
2000 Dominica Association of Teachers (DAT)/CTF Canadian Teachers Federation Training in School Development and Planning
1999 – 2006 Dominica Association of Teachers Union Representative – School
1998 Caribbean Tourism Organization Workshop representative- Tourism Education Workshop for Teachers in Dominica
1996- Dominica Association of Teachers Participant -Management and Supervision Training programme
1992 Organization of American States/Division of Culture Dominica(OAS) Building and Playing Traditional Percussion Instruments
1986 Ministry of Community Development, Housing and Youth Development Leadership Studies—Basic Counseling
1985 Ministry of Community Development, Housing and Youth Development Leadership Studies- Leadership Training Stages 1 and 2
1981- 2000 Paix-Bouche Cultural Group Founding member and President of this cultural group.
Released four musical cd /records
Capable of writing songs, poems, talent and teaching traditional Dominican dances.
SPECIAL AWARDS
YEAR INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION AREA
December 2018 Public Service of the Commonwealth of Dominica Long outstanding Service Award
November 2018 Dominica National Cultural Council Preservation and Conservation of the Cultural Art Form
November 2018 Government of Dominica National Awardee- Outstanding and Long Service Award
October 2014 Dominica Association of Teachers Valiant and long service rendered in the field of Education in Dominica
December 2013 Paix-Bouche Cultural Group Awarded for 30 years service to the group
- Focused on traditional culture
- Performed both at national and regional level
- molded hundreds of youths into appreciating and valuing
their cultural heritage Paix-Bouche Cultural Group Awarded for 30 years service to the group
- Focused on traditional culture
- Performed both at national and international level
- Concentrated music and dance
November 2011 Paix-Bouche Baptiste Church Trophy- Excellence in Education
October 2008 Paix-Bouche Reunion Committee Trophy- Excellent Contribution to Education and Community Development
October 2005 Government of Dominica-Ministry of Education/ Sagicor Group of Insurance National Award -Excellence in Teaching (Top ten)
November 1995 Government of Dominica-Ministry of Community Development and Women’s Affair
Awarded the Edward Oliver Leblanc Trophy for Cultural
Excellence in the Arts – group award
Special skills-
Excellent Programme planner, Coordinator, Facilitator, Monitor etc.
eg: Coordinates special academic programme- Ross University Medical School -Dominica
Very strong communication (verbal and oral) skills.
Strong interpersonal skills which has led to being a very good team player
Education Leadership and Management skills –Eg: primary school, adult learners etc
Information Communication Technology Skills
eg: Microsoft Word , Power point, The Learning Exchange, Outlook , Eluminate, LinkedIn, Skype, etc
Capable of operating and working in a Virtual Classroom environment
Strategic Planning Skills-
eg: worked collaboratively with Dominica Law Enforcement in an attempt to curb school violence and other social ills in the community by organizing Community Outreach sessions.
Community Development is a forte. Interacts very well with persons. Organizes regular Community Outreach sessions on a variety of topics
High respect for Cultural Heritage and has dedicated 30+ years of time and effort in preserving and conserving aspects of Dominican Culture.
Creative individual capable of writing songs, poetry, fashion design etc.
Social Networking eg Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn Whats App, Instagram etc
Research Methods and Development Skills.
Qualified e-tutor …..University of the West Indies
Educational Background
Year Institution Programme
2014 University of the West Indies Certificate- Managing and Facilitating Online Instructions (Qualified e-tutor)
2010-2013 University of the West Indies Masters in Adult and Continuing Education – ( courses covered included:
Educational Management in Adult Education
Distance Education
Technical Vocational and Education Training
2003-2005 University of the West Indies Diploma in Gender and Development Studies
2002-2003 Harvard University Graduate School of Education (WIDE World) Post Graduate Diploma –Assessing for Understanding
1986-1988 Dominica Teacher’s College (now Dominica State College) Certificate Qualified Teacher Education
1969-1974 Convent High School High School Diploma
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