OUR TEAM
TEACHERS
Laura
DE LA VEGA
Laura has been working in the education field since 2010. Born from a British mother, she speaks both English and French at a native level. She graduated from a master in Teaching French as a foreign Language at the University of Aix-en-Provence in 2010. After two years of teaching English to high school students in New Caledonia in various schools in Nouméa, she moved to Australia in 2012 where she taught French at l’Alliance Française of Sydney. She has been back in New Caledonia since September 2016 and applies her skills and experience at CREIPAC. Laura is head of teaching and learning and gives classes in General French and Business French.
Isabelle HEUTTE
Isabelle has worked in several universities in France before moving to Tahiti to work as a librarian at the University of French Polynesia from 2010 to 2014. She has created online teaching resources to assist and develop students.
She arrived in New Caledonia in 2014 and became a teacher in French as a Foreign Language to high school students and adults. She also coordinated and trained students in French as a Second Language with a non for profit association in Noumea.
Isabelle is patient and attentive to students’ needs, she delivers fun and interactive classes.
Nina
GUY-DELMAS
With a degree in Literature and a major in English, Nina has been teaching English and French to secondary school students since 2010, either in private lessons or in small groups.
At the beginning of 2014, she decided to leave New Caledonia, her native island, for Paris where she resumed her studies and devoted herself more to music, her lifelong passion.
Two years later, she obtained a Master’s degree in Didactics of French as a Foreign Language and joined a private French school where she taught adults with various profiles. For 4 years, she developed a real passion for this new teaching profession. She also gives support courses to French-speaking children and teenagers. During these years in Paris, Nina was also a singer in a band set up with her brother. In 2020, she returned to Noumea and quickly joined CREIPAC.
Brigitte PASQUALINI
In the 1980s, Brigitte left France and her job as a photographer to come and discover New Caledonia. She was one of the pioneers of local green tourism before switching to Human Resources and Marketing. She gratuated from a DAEFLE diploma and teaches in several schools. Brigitte is also the coordinator of the French teaching section at la Criox Rouge. .
For Brigitte, a French class is more than just transmitting the language, it is an enriching intercultural exchange, both for the learners and for the teacher.
Marie-Laure
PESCI-GRANGER
Marie-Laure graduated with a double degree at the University of Stendhal Grenoble III in 2013: a Masters in Language Sciences as well as a diploma in French Language Teaching. She was then employed at Alliance Française in Nova Friburgo, Brasil after which she worked in Perth, Australia teaching French as a Foreign Language.
After gaining experience in two different countries, she moved to New Caledonia in 2016 and taught French as a Foreign Language to various students of all levels.
She is an accredited examiner for TCF (Test de connaissance du française) and DELF (Dipl^me d’étude de la langue Française) exams.
Marie-Laure is a fun and joyful teacher that is full of ideas and allows her classes to be lively and interactive for her students to help them improve easily in French.
Michel CASSIN
Michel works at CREIPAC as a casual teacher; Michel is familiar with the New Zealand culture. He graduated from a CELTA course at University of Technology of Oakland in 1991. Michel taught French as a foreign Language in various schools in New Zealand as well as at l’Alliance Française of Auckland. Michel is also a drama teacher, he delivers drama classes on a regular basis to adults and children.
Claire NEVOT
Claire obtained her English teaching degreee (CAPES) in 2000 then graduated from a Masters degree in 2001.
She taught in England, then in France and decided to move to New Caledonia.
She teaches French to various students : children, teenagers and adults and is trained for TCF, DELF and DALF exams.
During class, Claire make students to feel safe and confident to speak. She uses a task based approach, and encourages interaction.
Aine KAVANAGH
Aine is originally from Ireland.
After teaching English and dance in several countries, Aine chose to settle in New Caledonia 5 years ago, seduced by the beauty of the landscapes and the diversity of cultures present on the island.
“Ireland’s landscapes are famously known for having 40 shades of green. I feel New Caledonia has the same beauty and the best part, you can enjoy it all every day because of the eternal sunshine here. My favorite places in NC are the islands with my friends, my hammock and a good book. I love creating in all artistic forms, travelling, meeting new people and discovering new cultures.
With a degree in English as a foreign language, Aine is a teacher full of energy who will make you love English.
Her classes are : lively, joyful and interactive just like she is !
Angelina TAO
A dynamic and passionate teacher, Angelina’s main aim is to make her students feel at ease so that they can express themselves and speak English without fear of making mistakes.
Angelina was born and raised in the United States, primarily in Los Angeles. She has two Masters Degrees in Education and has worked with people of all ages for over 20 years.
She moved to Noumea with her family two years ago for a new and more peaceful life!
Angelina sees life as a constant opportunity to move forward.
She enjoys doing yoga, walking in nature, interacting with others and discovering new cultures.
Adriana KRAUSE
Adrianna is Australian and comes from Sydney. She is 22 years old and is studying International Relations. In her spare time she likes to play sports, read and cook, but her favourite thing is going to the beach!
Alberto PADILLA
Alberto is Spanish. He grew up in Seville, a beautiful city in Andalusia, in southern Spain. He is 26 years old and hopes to teach Spanish as a foreign language. He has already travelled to England and Poland. He is an avid sportsman, especially football. He also enjoys reading, travelling and discovering new cultures.
Adrianna est australienne et vient de Sydney. Elle a 22 ans et étudie les relations internationales. Pendant son temps libre, elle aime faire du sport, lire et cuisiner mais ce qu’elle préfère, c’est aller à la plage !
Motoki TOMOYOSE
Motoki is Japanese and comes from Okinawa. He loves teaching Japanese and takes the opportunity to introduce his students to the ancient culture of Japan but also to the Japanese pop-culture so emblematic of modern Japan.
In his spare time, he likes to go camping and eat!
ADMIN STAFF
Valérie MEUNIER
Valérie originally comes from Britany, France. As many Brits have, she has left her native land to discover new cultures. Her experience is broad, she has worked in Cap-Vert for the Department of Foreign Affairs, in Tahiti, as well as in Reunion for the Department of Education. Her professional experience has led her to New Caledonia where she now works as the Director of CREIPAC. Valérie has a degree in International relations and a Masters in Teaching French as a Foreign Language.
Laura
DE LA VEGA
Laura has been working in the education field since 2010. Born from a British mother, she speaks both English and French at a native level. She graduated from a master in Teaching French as a foreign Language at the University of Aix-en-Provence in 2010. After two years of teaching English to high school students in New Caledonia in various schools in Nouméa, she moved to Australia in 2012 where she taught French at l’Alliance Française of Sydney. She has been back in New Caledonia since September 2016 and applies her skills and experience at CREIPAC. Laura is head of teaching and learning and gives classes in General French and Business French.
Danielle MAGONI
Danielle is the librarian at CREIPAC and she is a bit of a “Mum” for the school. She is always in a good mood and provides you with information on Melanesian and Oceanian culture. Dany is also the exam coordinator, she organizes exam courses all through the year at CREIPAC.
Louise WACAPO
Louise is the receptionist. She is professional and discrete will keep you updated throughout your stay.
Marie-Josée CAILLE
Marie-Josée is the accountant. She manages the budget and proceeds payments.
Olivier SOERIP
Olivier has been managing the maintenance of the building and the gardens of CREIPAC since 2007. As a food lover, he also organizes upon request coconut and bougna tasting. Olivier explains and demonstrates the preparation of this yummy traditional kanak dish.