Elaine Berard

Elaine Berard serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Languages and Intercultural Studies within the College of Humanities at Coastal Carolina University, teaching French 115 and 210 with Fall 2024 office hours held Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:00am-7:30am and 11:00am-12:00pm.

Education:

• Post Graduate Studies: University of California, Berkeley
• M.A. French with Spanish minor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
• B.A. French: University of North Carolina, Greensboro

Her expertise centers on French language pedagogy and curriculum innovation, developed through extensive K-12 experience including designing communication-based language programs and oral exit exams. She emphasizes practical assessment methods and teacher training, reflecting her background leading district workshops and East Bay Foreign Language Project participation.

Professional contributions include eight years as Class Adviser and Language Department Chair at Granada High School (Livermore, CA), plus ETS Praxis exam grading for French/Spanish. Her work demonstrates sustained commitment to language education standards and educator development.