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My name is Chloë Blake Stevenson. I am a Certified French Teacher (K–12) with a Standard Teaching Certificate in French from the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE).

I earned an Ed.M. in Foreign Language Education from Rutgers University and a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) in French. My master’s thesis examines how to integrate theory and practice through a communicative approach to teaching French as a foreign language.

Prior to graduate school, I earned a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Reed College. My undergraduate thesis analyzes the production of gender categories in ritual and narrative among the Indigenous people of Vanuatu, a South Pacific nation and member of L’Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.

For the past 15 years, I have taught French to students of all ages, from beginners to the Advanced Placement (AP) level.

In particular, I have held French teaching positions at Princeton Charter School, The Lawrenceville School, Rutgers Preparatory School, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.

Currently, I provide tutoring for students seeking to improve their performance in French, supporting preparation for assessments, such as the AP French Language and Culture Exam, the National French Contest (NFC) / le Grand Concours (GC), and the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI).

In addition, I offer French lessons for adults, focusing on Francophiles and working professionals. Instruction incorporates sociolinguistics, fostering communicative competence, that is, the ability to use French with nuance and precision in real-world contexts.

My pedagogical approach is communicative and standards-based, in accordance with the proficiency guidelines established by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

My lessons promote functional language use through measurable progress across the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. To achieve this goal, I design learning experiences that emphasize meaningful interaction, integrate authentic materials, and engage students in practical, task-based activities. In this way, they strengthen their listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in French, while developing the cultural literacy needed to navigate the French-speaking world.

My teaching philosophy is interdisciplinary and student-centered, reflecting my belief that learning a new language opens doors to critical inquiry, empathy, and global citizenship. I am committed to sharing my love of the French language by thoughtfully applying my knowledge of foreign language pedagogy.

Before earning a master's degree and teaching certification in French, I worked as an Art Teacher and a Social Studies Teacher at Haddonfield Friends School. During this time, I also taught classes in drawing, painting, and sculpture at Perkins Center for the Arts.

Throughout my summers in college, I held the position of Art Director at Camp Chewonki on the coast of Maine.

Beyond the classroom, I nurture my creativity by making art, such as ceramics, drawing, and painting. I equally enjoy immersing myself in the natural world whether tending to the garden, hiking on local trails, or exploring nearby swimming holes. Along with reading, traveling, and writing, these passions reflect my love of learning for its own sake. Finally, I prioritize spending time with family and friends, including my rescue dogs (Great Pyrenees mixes).