Catherine Parkinson 

BA Hons (Sorbonne Nouvelle), PGCE, Modern Languages (Keele)

Cathy graduated at the Sorbonne University in Paris in 1988. She is bilingual and completed her teacher training at Keele University in 1989. Cathy has taught Modern Languages full-time for 19 years in England, at all levels to both children and adults.

Cathy has also worked as a French GCSE examiner for the AQA examining board for 7 years, marking papers for the current French GCSE specification.

Lesson Observation Reports

“Catherine is an excellent teacher, she has a natural gift for teaching her subject and I found this to be one of the most encouraging and enjoyable lessons that I have attended since becoming the Language Coordinator for the College adult education department. Her lesson was so good that it could be used as a demonstration model for new teachers of Modern Languages in Adult Education”  

Bill Asbury, Language Coordinator, Skelmersdale College  

“The lesson had lots of activity throughout, teacher diverting skillfully from the front, excellent working atmosphere – purposeful but fun – sense of security with everyone comfortable to contribute. French used exclusively for most of session; some explanation in English when deemed necessary. Very impressive lesson!”  

Kevin Watson, Principal, Winstanley College