Having graduated from ENS Lyon in social sciences, I offer personalized support for students who wish to improve their academic methodology, research work, presentations and oral presentations.
After three years of preparatory classes in literature and social sciences at the Lycée Janson de Sailly, I entered the ENS de Lyon through a competitive entrance exam. There I pursued a course in social sciences, with a Master 1 in sociology followed by a Master 2 in history, partly completed in Japan.
During my studies, I completed two research papers, numerous research notes, and a literature review in the sociology of gender. For several years, I was therefore required to read scientific articles, research and select references, compile bibliographies, analyze sources, and organize research questions.
Today I propose to support students who wish to acquire or consolidate these methods, whether for their studies, presentations, reports or research work.
I offer support in university methodology, research, and oral exam preparation. With several years of training in social sciences, two research papers, a literature review, and numerous research notes, I can help students develop a research question, find and organize their references, effectively read scientific articles, structure their work, and improve their academic writing.
I also offer preparation for oral exams, presentations, mock exams, and selection interviews. Having given numerous presentations and mock exams in preparatory classes and having passed the entrance exams for the ENS, HEC, and ESSEC, I can support the preparation of content, structure, and oral presentation, with simulations and targeted work on questions, clarity, and time management.
University methodology
I can assist you with, among other things:
• the understanding and effective reading of scientific articles;
• bibliographic research and selection of relevant references;
• the construction of a bibliography;
• the creation of a state-of-the-art report;
• the formulation of a problem;
• the construction of a plan;
• the organization of a research project;
• academic writing;
• the creation of a reading log;
• preparing a presentation;
• the preparation of a file or academic work;
• proofreading and improving the structure of a work.
I can also help students who do not know how to approach a thesis or research paper: how to start from a relatively broad topic, find a research question, identify existing works, organize their readings and gradually build a personal reflection.
A concrete research experience
My experience is based directly on several years of academic work.
My first year of Master's studies in sociology focused on the sociology of gender and the sociology of emotions, while my second year of Master's studies in history focused on women and the city in Tokyo at the turn of the 1990s.
I also conducted a state-of-the-art review in gender sociology, as well as numerous research notes during my studies.
This work led me to dedicate several years to reading scientific articles, searching for references, compiling bibliographies and organizing large amounts of information.
I can therefore pass on a very concrete method to go from "I have a lot of things to read" to "I know what I need to remember, how to organize it and how to use it in my work".
Preparation for oral exams and presentations
I also offer preparation sessions for university oral exams, presentations, talks, practice exams and selection interviews.
My experience in preparatory classes gave me particularly intensive practice in oral communication: I took many oral exams and gave numerous presentations in different disciplines.
I also took the entrance exams for ENS, HEC and ESSEC, and was admitted to ENS Lyon, HEC and ESSEC on my first attempt.
Therefore, I can assist you with:
• construct a clear and structured presentation;
• select the important information;
• build an effective plan;
• prepare an oral or visual presentation;
• work on the wording and the flow;
• learn to present without simply reciting;
• anticipate the questions;
• prepare answers to difficult questions;
• work on time management;
• train in conditions similar to those of the competition;
• to gain fluency and confidence in speaking.
Work based on practice
I prefer a very concrete preparation: after working together on the content and structure of the presentation, we can do oral simulations, then go over precisely what can be improved.
For example, we can work on:
the content — relevance of arguments, references, organization of ideas;
the structure — introduction, transitions, conclusion and time management;
the form — clarity, precision, rhythm, vocabulary and formulation;
questions — anticipating objections and preparing reasoned answers;
presentation — posture, gaze, voice and ability to adapt to the reactions of the person you are speaking to.
The goal is not to learn a text by heart, but to enable the student to master their subject sufficiently to be able to present it clearly and answer questions relevantly.
For which students?
I can, in particular, assist with:
• Bachelor's and Master's students;
• students in history, sociology and social sciences;
• students who have to complete a dissertation or research paper;
• students preparing a presentation or talk;
• students in preparatory classes preparing for oral exams or competitive exams;
• candidates preparing for an admission oral exam or an interview;
• Students wishing to improve their academic study methods.
I adapt to the level and needs of each individual: this can be one-off support for a presentation or oral exam, or more regular follow-up for a dissertation or research work.
Courses in Lyon or online
I offer in-person sessions in Lyon or remotely and have the necessary equipment to work effectively remotely.
For written assignments, it is also possible to work from the student's documents in order to prepare together a methodology, a structure or a presentation.
Please feel free to tell me about your level of study, the work you would like to be supported on and your objectives: together we can determine the most suitable session format.
