Safietou (Sophie) Mbengue

Safietou (Sophie) Mbengue has been a French assistant teacher since 2015. Of American nationality, she is of Senegalese origin. Coming from a family of teachers and a French-speaking country, she is bilingual in French and English, and has some knowledge of Spanish. She studied early childhood education and has worked in a variety of school systems, including the French Academy in New Jersey, and most recently in a Fort Lee public school, providing individualized support to kindergarteners. Sophie is passionate about creating a personalized approach to support her students, and has developed her knowledge and professional skills in creating guided work and preparing class lessons. She is interested in student development and following students’ practical progress, including fostering their creativity and curiosity