All about Nathalie
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I am a curious and passionate life-long learner, yogini, gardener and nature lover. I am the lucky mother of two wonderful boys. I love to explore the Island with my family, enjoying our beautiful forests and delighting in our rivers, lakes and ocean beaches. I am an avid gardener and homesteader. I am dedicated to promoting love and respect for nature through activities that foster connection with the land and water. I also encourage holistic wellness by adopting healthy eating habits as well as physical, mental and spiritual self-care through physical activity, yoga, breathing and mindfulness practices.
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Background
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Quebec City. French is my first language. I came to Vancouver Island in 2008 to study Permaculture and fell in love with the Cowichan Valley. I have been living and homesteading on Vancouver Island since then.
Teaching Experience
This year is my fifth year teaching at Ecole Cobble Hill, where I have taught Grade 4/5 and Grade 6/7.
Before that, I taught Kindergarten (2016-2017), Grade 2 (2016-2017) and Learning Assistance (Jan.-June 2016) at École Mount Prevost in Duncan.
I have also taught yoga and dance classes in Mill Bay for both young children (parent and tot) and adults (2014-2015).
Before that, I taught Kindergarten (2016-2017), Grade 2 (2016-2017) and Learning Assistance (Jan.-June 2016) at École Mount Prevost in Duncan.
I have also taught yoga and dance classes in Mill Bay for both young children (parent and tot) and adults (2014-2015).
Qualifications and Experiences
I bring various qualifications into my teaching practice, including:
Bachelor of Education, Vancouver Island University, 2015
Yoga Teacher Certificate- Level 1, Feel Good Yoga and Pilates, 2014
Masters in Environmental Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), 2008
Professional Legal Training Course, Quebec Bar Association, 2003
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Laval University (Québec), 2001
College Diploma in Social Sciences, Cégep de Sainte-Foy (Québec), 1998
Before coming into teaching, I have worked as an Environmental Lawyer (Quebec Ministry of Environment), a Researcher (Health & Environment) and a Coordinator (Environmental Sciences Institute- UQAM). I have also spent several years as a homemaker and homesteader with my young children. In my youth, I enjoyed working with children as a Summer Camp Counsellor and Swimming Instructor for many years.
Bachelor of Education, Vancouver Island University, 2015
Yoga Teacher Certificate- Level 1, Feel Good Yoga and Pilates, 2014
Masters in Environmental Sciences, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), 2008
Professional Legal Training Course, Quebec Bar Association, 2003
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Laval University (Québec), 2001
College Diploma in Social Sciences, Cégep de Sainte-Foy (Québec), 1998
Before coming into teaching, I have worked as an Environmental Lawyer (Quebec Ministry of Environment), a Researcher (Health & Environment) and a Coordinator (Environmental Sciences Institute- UQAM). I have also spent several years as a homemaker and homesteader with my young children. In my youth, I enjoyed working with children as a Summer Camp Counsellor and Swimming Instructor for many years.