Our Team

 Mme Nellie 

Mme Nellie is a certified primary/elementary teacher, having completed her studies in Ottawa and Montreal. With over 25 years of teaching experience, Mme Nellie's focus is on the social and emotional well-being of each student in order for optimal learning to take place. She recently moved to Newfoundland from Montreal and is teaching full time at École des Grands-Vents in St. John's.

In her free time, she loves hiking the beautiful trails with her family and dog, spending time by the ocean, and practicing yoga. She is available to tutor K-4 French Immersion or Core French students in French language studies, K-6 English general studies as well as homework support/study organization.

Mme Lauren 

Mme Lauren Wiseman is completing her final year of a Bachelor of Arts at Memorial University with a major in French and a minor in physiology. Passionate about supporting students, she tailors her approach to meet individual needs and has completed the DELF B certification.

She loves helping her students with French reading, writing, and communication, and enjoys sharing her passion for the language with children. In her spare time, she loves hiking and baking.

Mme Lauren offers tutoring online and in person at our Paradise office.

Mme Jenna 

Mme Jenna is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in French and a minor in Psychology. It's her intention to apply to the Faculty of Education at Memorial University and become a French teacher. In her spare time, Mme Jenna enjoys playing  volleyball and swimming. She decided to become a tutor at French For Life because she understands how frustrating and discouraging it can be to not understand something in school.  She finds it very rewarding to help her students feel better about themselves academically. 

Mme Jenna is available for online or in-person tutoring at our office in Paradise. 

Mme Ava

Mme Ava is a student at Memorial University who is actively involved with the Cercle Français. She enjoys working with students of all ages and can't wait to support your child in their French studies! 

Mme Katherine 

Mme Katherine brings over 20 years of experience teaching in both Junior High Late and Early French Immersion. She understands the challenges students face and is passionate about supporting their success.

She holds DELF B2 certification and a Master of Education in French Second-Language Learning from Université Sainte-Anne. Currently, she teaches high school français and sciences humaines and especially enjoys working with grades 5–8 to build confidence in French.

Outside the classroom, she loves walking her dog and caring for her three cats and two axolotls.

 M.Spencer 

Spencer is a third-year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French. He has been studying French since the fourth grade and has developed a strong appreciation for both the language and French culture.

Spencer enjoys reading, playing the piano and guitar, and spending quality time with his friends and family. He is available to tutor on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the AC Hunter Library or online.

Mme Margaux

Mme Margaux is a second year student at Memorial University, currently pursuing a double major in History and Political Science. She is a Francophone, and has worked with kids of all ages and abilities over the last four years. She is passionate about giving each student the support that they need to succeed at their own pace, and making sure that they can enjoy their experience in learning French!

Outside of school and work, Margaux loves reading with a coffee nearby, playing with her cat, and spend time with her loved ones. She is available to tutor at the Marjorie Mews Library or online on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 

Mme Kiera

Mme Kiera is currently completing a Bachelor of Arts in French at Memorial University of Newfoundland. It's her dream is to become a French primary/ elementary teacher, as she has a passion for working with children and helping children with French language learning skills to develop a better understanding and share her admiration for the language. Outside of school, Mme Kiera loves reading, music and spending time with friends and family. 

Mme Olivia

Mme Olivia is in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts at Memorial University, majoring in French with a minor in psychology. She has also completed the DELF B2. She plans to pursue primary/elementary education as a second degree with a focus on French, with hopes of becoming a French immersion teacher in the future. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking, playing the ukulele, and spending time with friends and family.

Mme Morgan

Mme Morgan is a pursuing a French major at Memorial university and is currently in her last semester of studies. She plans to pursue a bachelor of Education with the hope of inspiring kids to learn the French language. In the fall of 2023, Mme Morgan participated in the Frecker program, and in 2024 she received her DELF B2 diploma. In her free time Mme Morgan enjoys reading, listening to Taylor Swift, and hanging out with her cats and dogs. She can’t wait to get to know her students!