Hello, and welcome!

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), State Board of Examiners.

I earned an Ed.M. in Foreign Language Education from Rutgers University as well as 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 Francophone country in the South Pacific.

For the past 15 years, I have taught French to students of all ages, from beginners to the Advanced Placement (AP) level and beyond. In particular, I have worked as a French teacher at Princeton Charter School, The Lawrenceville School, Rutgers Preparatory School, and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.

I am passionate about helping students acquire the sociolinguistic skills needed to effectively communicate with French speakers worldwide. My teaching philosophy is interdisciplinary, student-centered, and grounded in a 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 and Francophone culture by thoughtfully applying my knowledge of foreign language pedagogy in the classroom setting.

Currently, I provide tutoring for students seeking to improve their performance in French classes at local public and private schools. For example, I support preparation for assessments, such as the AP French Language and Culture Exam and the SAT II Subject Test in French (with or without Listening). In addition, I offer French lessons for adults, with a focus on Francophiles and working professionals.

Before earning my 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.

Beyond the classroom, I nurture my creativity by making art, including ceramics, drawing, and painting, to name a few. I equally enjoy immersing myself in the natural world — tending to the garden, hiking on local trails, and 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 my family and friends, including my rescue dogs (Great Pyrenees mixes).