About

French for Professionals

Learn, and Sound French with Jes - Tailored private and small group classes

Serving, and working as a french teacherand a Creative Director stem from a unique profile. Established in Quebec since 2001, I now share my time between Montreal, Vancouver, and Mexico. I grew up in a francophone Caribbean island – Haïti, and lived between the Americas. With over 10 years experience teaching French, I have thought to small business owners through The Montreal Chamber of Commerce, creative professionals of a global design experience-production agency, agents of the federal government, teams in the corporate workforce, at a language training center and literacy center, as well as to private clients. I specialize in helping leaders, and inquisite minds to thrive at work, and in life. 

I bring my cross-cultural, personal, and professional experience to the craft of teaching. I’ve acquired coaching and mentoring in business, arts, and in sports. In my teens, I explored Southern Ontario attending arts camp, and travelled playing competitive tennis before establishing in Montreal to study. I hold a DEC in Visual Arts, a BA in Set Design, a Professional MA in Project Management, and a Teaching Certificate. In my role as a Creative Director, I like to partner with businesses and entrepreneurs offering consulting services, as well as to license and commission artwork to build,  ignite, and make their brand stand out. 

French with Jes!

Learn, and Sound French with Jes - Tailored private and small group classes

To me, COLOURS sums up the varied experiences that a person accumulates and develops in relation to cultural, personal, and professional journeys. SOUND is the unique expression through which a person chooses to present themselves in the world. Deciding to learn a new language broadens our view of the world, and of others. It makes us more knowledgeable, which makes us feel sound, and that can create new opportunities for ourselves. As a French Teacher with a focus on creative teams and professionals, learning with me will not only help you implement an appropriate mindset, but also develop ways for you to interact intentionally in French. Together, we’ll work to solidify your assertiveness, and overall ease when you connect with the world in French.