About Us

ABOUT US

Audrey MEZIL

French Government-certified preschool and primary school Teacher
Montessori certified Teacher
Special Education Teacher

My name is Audrey MEZIL and I am passionate about education and teaching.

I was born and raised in the south of France and always knew I wanted to be a teacher.
I had my Master of Education, become a French government-certified teacher in 2003, and taught elementary-aged students close to Paris for 11 years, in public schools (with one year spent teaching in the equivalent of a middle school self-contained classroom).

At the same time, I also taught in an after-school program called "Coup de pouce" helping 1st-grade students with reading and writing difficulties.

I worked as a preschool and elementary school teacher in a French school in the US for 2.5 years and accepted a few subbing positions in French schools around me later.

Passionate about Special Education and helping students with special needs or disabilities, I am currently going back to college to earn my Master's in Special Education.

During my years as a teacher in France, I had two children. While my daughter was growing well, we discovered that my son had severe autism, likely due to a rare genetic disease. When doctors told us he wouldn’t be able to go to school or learn, I was determined to teach him myself.

I researched extensively and found ways to help my son, who at two years old, wasn’t talking, understanding his surroundings, or recognizing us. He had severe meltdowns and self-injurious behaviors due to his confusion and frustration. I learned about and implemented ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), visual schedules, AAC devices, Montessori methods, and tools for sensory issues, ADHD, dysgraphia, and apraxia of speech. With these tools and the help of wonderful therapists, my son improved significantly.

Seeing the positive impact, I began using these methods in my classroom to better support my students, including those with dyslexia, giftedness, anxiety, and depression. I continued to learn about innovative educational techniques and neuroscience, realizing the importance of individualized teaching.

In 2014, we moved to Washington State, where I taught at a small French school, using Montessori materials. In 2016, I became a Montessori-certified lower elementary teacher. However, my son’s health deteriorated, and I could no longer work full-time. In 2017, I created Let’s Learn In French to continue teaching my son and other students while caring for my children.

I have continued my lifelong learning through conferences, workshops, and certifications, advocating for my students and people with disabilities while teaching.

In 2023, I decided to return to college in the United States to obtain a master’s degree in Special Education, graduating in 2024. This specialization aims to enhance my teaching skills and renew my knowledge. I am thoroughly enjoying the program and have already gained numerous new ideas to improve my teaching, advocate for learners with disabilities, and continue my professional development post-graduation.

Simultaneously, driven by my passion for the Science of Reading, I began training to use Lindamood Bell materials and methods. This research-based intervention is highly effective for helping English speaking struggling readers, particularly students with dyslexia.

While continuing to teach through Let’s Learn In French, I also consult with schools. I provide intensive student support, share ideas and methods, conduct conferences, and offer teacher training to improve inclusivity and support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
Teachers and special education teachers have multiple roles but, in my opinion, the most important is to believe in their students.

Teaching in very small groups or in one-to-one, teaching exactly what the student needs, fostering their natural curiosity, creating motivating learning situations, and supporting them so each student is learning to the best of their abilities was my dream.  

I know everybody is able to learn and I believe that learning, discovering, and enjoying learning are keys to success in life.

"Learning in a different way does not mean learning less ..."  
        
And I believe that it is up to us, teachers, to teach the way the student learns and to give each learner the tools to help them enjoy and understand what they are learning!    
 
As I wanted to really do what I believe in, I decided to tutor students at my house, with individualized programs, with programs and tools adapted to what they really need... 


And  Let's Learn In French was born. 
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