Hello! I’m Isabelle Boggs, an educator, performer, and certified French-English interpreter with over 30 years of experience across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. I specialize in building engaging learning experiences, bridging cultures through language, and connecting audiences with music through performance and outreach. I’ve directed and taught at schools and programs, founded the Westfield School of Music, and collaborate with colleges and organizations to deliver practical instruction, cross-cultural communication, and creative leadership. I thrive in diverse settings, whether teaching online or on stage.

Isabelle Boggs

Hello! I’m Isabelle Boggs, an educator, performer, and certified French-English interpreter with over 30 years of experience across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. I specialize in building engaging learning experiences, bridging cultures through language, and connecting audiences with music through performance and outreach. I’ve directed and taught at schools and programs, founded the Westfield School of Music, and collaborate with colleges and organizations to deliver practical instruction, cross-cultural communication, and creative leadership. I thrive in diverse settings, whether teaching online or on stage.

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Hello! I’m Isabelle Boggs, an educator, performer, and certified French-English interpreter with over 30 years of experience across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. I specialize in building engaging learning experiences, bridging cultures through language, and connecting audiences with music through performance and outreach. I’ve directed and taught at schools and programs, founded the Westfield School of Music, and collaborate with colleges and organizations to deliver practical instruction, cross-cultural communication, and creative leadership. I thrive in diverse settings, whether teaching online or on stage.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Interpreter – Remote at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - November 2, 2025
Provide real-time French-English interpretation via phone and video for corporate, educational, and healthcare clients.
Director & Instructor at Westfield School of Music, MA
January 1, 2012 - November 2, 2025
Founded and direct a thriving music school offering classical and modern instruction. Manage teacher scheduling, communications, curriculum, and community outreach.
Music Faculty at Holyoke Community College, MA
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Taught applied lessons, theory, and world music; coached chamber ensembles and coordinated student concerts.
Music Faculty at Westfield State University, MA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Designed and taught music theory, world music, and ensemble courses; advised students and performed on violin, viola, and cello.
French Faculty at Springfield Technical Community College, MA
January 1, 2016 - November 2, 2025
Taught introductory French language and culture courses with focus on conversational fluency and cultural awareness.
Private French Studio at Self-employed
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Delivered customized instruction for adult learners and K–12 students preparing for travel, exams, or professional advancement.
French/English Interpreter at World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Supported international conferences, providing on-site consecutive interpretation and guest assistance.
French Tutor & Violin/Clarinet Instructor at Victoriaville & Drummondville Schools, QC
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994
Developed and taught after-school programs integrating language and music education.

Education

Master of Music (M.Mus.) in Music Performance at University of Montreal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1994
State Diploma, Private Music Teaching at Ministry of Culture, Paris
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1990
DEUG & License, Music and Art at Sorbonne University, Paris
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989
Diplôme in Economic & Social Studies at Académie de Versailles
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

Graduate Studies in Psychology
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Certificate in Child Welfare Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Paramedic Training
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
EMT Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
Certificate in Child Welfare Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Course of Distinction, Massachusetts Colleges Online Best Practices Conference
January 11, 2030 - November 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare