Rachèle DeMeo

Dynamic and visionary education leader with over 20 years of multilingual teaching, curriculum development, and nonprofit management experience. Founder and Director of FLAM San Diego, an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to bilingual and multicultural education. Passionate about designing innovative, learner-centered programs that nurture language acquisition, cultural identity, and community engagement. Seeking a Director or Curriculum leadership role to leverage expertise in program design, team management, and educational outreach to drive impactful, inclusive learning environments and empower educators and families worldwide.

• Certificate of Appreciation, 07/01/17, Recognition for valuable contributions to RI International's Countrywide Speak-Out and Learn program.
• Guest Speaker at RI International of San Diego, Presented on budgeting and money-saving tips.
• Certificate of Recognition, 12/01/16, Awarded by The American Association of Teachers of French - San Diego for merit in French education.

• How to Teach French through Community, Games, and Culture
  KDP, 2021
  A concise guide designed to help French teachers make their lessons lively and effective by using community involvement, fun games, and culture to boost learning.

• Teach French With a Sense of Humor (Chapter in book)
  University of Canberra, 2021
  A chapter in a larger academic work where Rachèle shares her strategies for teaching French with joy and engagement.

• How to Successfully Raise Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Children
  KDP, 2020
  A warm, practical guide for parents who want to raise children fluent in multiple languages and comfortable in diverse cultures, based on her personal experience and research.

• Fluent in French: How to Become Proficient in French for a Lifetime!
  KDP, 2019
  Tools and tips to maintain a living, vibrant French language skill, avoid language loss, and speak with confidence throughout life.

• Le Français for Everyone I
  KDP, 2018
  A complete French learning manual for English speakers including pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, culture, music, cinema, philosophy, and French literature, enhanced with online videos and interviews.

• Le Français for Everyone II
  KDP, 2018
  The follow-up manual deepening the learning experience with more resources and advice for learners of all ages and levels.

• “Practicing French Beyond the Classroom”
  Journal: Le français dans le monde, No. 416, March-April 2018
  An article on how to keep French practice active outside the classroom.

• “Maintaining and Progressing in a Learned Language”
  International Journal of Language and Literature, March 2017
  An academic article discussing strategies for sustainable progress in a learned language.

• American
• French
• Italian