Alicia Fontaine has been in the teaching profession since 2003.
Having grown up in several Asian countries, Alicia’s interest for engaging with the international community led her to pursue ESL teaching adventures in Asia and South America before completing her B.A. in English Literature, and B.Ed. in Secondary Teacher Education from the University of British Columbia. Additionally, she holds a TEFL Certificate from Archer College and earned her TESOL Diploma She is currently pursuing her MEd in the TEAL program at SFU.
She has taught English (grades 8-12) in public high schools in Vancouver, as well as at various private colleges and language institutions in the Lower Mainland. She taught in the English for Academic Purposes program at two language colleges for the past eight years. Alicia uses technological tools and literacy-based activities to promote student-centered learning. In addition to building the learners’ analytical skills, she also emphasizes a scaffolding approach to achieve proficiency in the English language skills.
Her passion for teaching comes across in her interactive and innovative lessons, in which students are motivated and encouraged to develop their critical thinking skills in order to immerse themselves in their own learning process.
Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and Aussie Mountain Doodle. Other interests include reading, music, movies, and trying new foods.
alicia.fontaine@pattisonhighschool.ca
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