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Tunis, Tunisia

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Ho Chi Minh City Metropolitan Area

French and Latin literature and language teacher at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School & Lycée français international Marguerite Duras• Took an opportunity to go back to the classroom; important lessons learned regarding teaching methodologies, learning strategies, and competencies used by students in 2023.• Focused on developing Positive Learning Environment for a public of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds (secondary level from middle school and junior high school); planned… Show more French and Latin literature and language teacher at Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School & Lycée français international Marguerite Duras• Took an opportunity to go back to the classroom; important lessons learned regarding teaching methodologies, learning strategies, and competencies used by students in 2023.• Focused on developing Positive Learning Environment for a public of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds (secondary level from middle school and junior high school); planned lessons centered on Social-Emotional Learning and Project-Based Learning, compliant with the official French curriculum.IT, graphic design, and digital marketing freelancer• Fully developed and implemented an e-commerce project (see below): www.pimamour.com Show less

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

As a Senior Education Specialist, played a vital role in the bilingual (science & language literacy) and foreign language programs (Vietnamese schools; 12,000 + 45,000 students):• Promoted education-strengthening approach, collaborating with local & national partners (OIF, Ministry Of Education and Training – MOET, & Directorates of Education and Training - DOET) focusing on gender equality and inclusion.• Managed budget: setup, forecasting, tracking, and allocation.• Wrote official… Show more As a Senior Education Specialist, played a vital role in the bilingual (science & language literacy) and foreign language programs (Vietnamese schools; 12,000 + 45,000 students):• Promoted education-strengthening approach, collaborating with local & national partners (OIF, Ministry Of Education and Training – MOET, & Directorates of Education and Training - DOET) focusing on gender equality and inclusion.• Managed budget: setup, forecasting, tracking, and allocation.• Wrote official reports, collaborating with institutional partners, NGOs, and diplomats.• Planned & executed events (Fête de la Francophonie, Teachers Day, Alumni galas).As a technical advisor:• Conducted needs assessment and co-designed guidelines, sourced sub-contractors for a 2-year online capacity-building program (€600,000) for 250 teachers, focusing on project cycles, data analysis, and education leaders.• Contributed to content & activity development (science & French) for schools & higher education institutions in the region.• Provided expertise in curricula & teaching tools for effective instructional design.• Advised & implemented cultural activities in schools & universities, collaborating with NPOs.• Conducted field visits, delivering capacity-building programs for teachers.As an official representative:• Represented programs, French Embassy & General Consulate for education and cultural affairs to events, committees, government representatives, donors, and partners.• Advocated programs through promotion and marketing campaigns; directed DELF exam center in HCMC.• Deputy Director of French Institute in HCMC, managing a team of 15 staff + 7 volunteers.• Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers.• Demonstrated effective leadership, fostering a culture of excellence & collaboration within the institute.COVID Crisis:• Assisted French citizens.• Coordinated crisis response support for French schools (2000 students): financing, online teaching, exams, travel exemptions... Show less

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

As Senior Education Specialist for Institut français en Inde, played a pivotal role in the development and management of a partnership program (West-South India):•Established strong partnerships with schools, colleges of excellence, and government agencies, and promoted A program dedicated to French education expertise at large (including VET, student mobility).• Managed partnership projects: exchange programs, education start-up (IndoFrench Hub), university lectures & workshops, and… Show more As Senior Education Specialist for Institut français en Inde, played a pivotal role in the development and management of a partnership program (West-South India):•Established strong partnerships with schools, colleges of excellence, and government agencies, and promoted A program dedicated to French education expertise at large (including VET, student mobility).• Managed partnership projects: exchange programs, education start-up (IndoFrench Hub), university lectures & workshops, and private sector forums); focus on impact, magnitude, ownership and sustainability, and gender equality and inclusion (initiated the first MoU in education signed by Maharashtra with a foreign government).•Developed and administered local and national teacher training programs (Action-Research approach, 400 teachers).•Developed the integration of certifications in schools.•Developed cultural activities: cinema and inclusion awareness programs.•Participated in the development and implementation of an accreditation program.•Wrote internal and external official reports, working closely with officials and diplomats.As a Technical Advisor:• Provided support expertise for Alliances françaises.• Provided expertise for the development of curricula, students assessment strategies and activities including instructional design (primary and secondary education).• Involved in the operational testing of a new Learning Management System (Apolearn): content development strategy, advocacy, implementation. As an official representative:•Represented Embassy and Consulate for education and cultural affairs to events, committees, state government representatives, donors, and partners;•Recruited, trained, and supervised 7 volunteers.•Demonstrated effective leadership, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the French institute to advance its mission and impact in the region. Show less

Kabul, Afghanistan

Finance and HR (acting project director)•Managed a compliant 1 M€/year budget; budgeting, (cost allocation, estimation, control); forecasting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.•Managed 15 staff & 10 volunteers.•Granted 100,000 € annually to NGOs for the development of sustainable projects (girls’ education, scholarship, teaching kits).•Monitored construction & renovation of Training Centers (Kabul & Herat, 500,000 €).Played a pivotal role in the design and… Show more Finance and HR (acting project director)•Managed a compliant 1 M€/year budget; budgeting, (cost allocation, estimation, control); forecasting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.•Managed 15 staff & 10 volunteers.•Granted 100,000 € annually to NGOs for the development of sustainable projects (girls’ education, scholarship, teaching kits).•Monitored construction & renovation of Training Centers (Kabul & Herat, 500,000 €).Played a pivotal role in the design and implementation of a science and literacy pilot education initiative; successfully managed education projects with partner organizations, (9000 students,150 teachers).Liaised with the MOET, navigating a complex environment, and engaging with technical partners, donors and colleagues invested in the Afghan National Education Strategic Plan.•Designed a curriculum in science: assessment of resources, analysis of needs, policy review, implementation, creation of teaching material and strategies for 7200 students.•Successfully managed and monitored Main à la Pâte, a STEM activity-based science education program, in partnership with NGOs and MOET; supervised 4 direct employees and a 20-member scientific committee, providing training, mentorship, and support, focusing on local ownership.•In partnership with an NGO, developed science & language literacy sustainable kits: co-led the technical planning & design, ensured delivery for underprivileged children, building on best practices and up-to-date teaching & learning trends; ensured gender equality was a key component.•Conducted field visits, fostering strong relationships with beneficiaries & partners, ensuring project alignment with needs.•Initiated and organized cultural & educational events aimed at developing social awareness among Afghan youth.As an official representative:• Represented the project and the French Embassy in international committees, ensuring advocacy for education policies promoting inclusivity and access to quality education. Show less

Sing Buri, Sing Buri, Thailand

Planed and administered English language lessons in a Thai public Junior highschool (https://www.sing.ac.th/)

Kabul, Afghanistan

Final assessment of the community-based school program; 4000 schools, 120 000 students, 20 provinces.• Set up and managed a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) team to carry out gender and social impact analysis, and conducted quality monitoring against BRAC and international standards through participatory methodologies that highlighted gender equality and access to education for all. It included data collection and data analysis.• Contributed through the final… Show more Final assessment of the community-based school program; 4000 schools, 120 000 students, 20 provinces.• Set up and managed a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) team to carry out gender and social impact analysis, and conducted quality monitoring against BRAC and international standards through participatory methodologies that highlighted gender equality and access to education for all. It included data collection and data analysis.• Contributed through the final assessment towards the creation of an organizational learning culture that promoted the use of disaggregated data, evidence, and analysis (including gender and social analysis) and highlighted its link to quality and accountable programming; • Undertook all field visits; worked with operational and outreach teams to understand impacts, and implementation challenges, and to identify opportunities for learning and improvement. Show less

Kabul, Afghanistan

As a training and teaching coordinator and a liaison with the Afghan Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), played a crucial role in the development of pilot training and curriculum design programs.- Lead the design of the primary and secondary education program and curricula: assessment of resources analysis of needs, policy review, implementation of new programs, and design of teaching material and strategies.- Designed qualifications framework and training programs for Afghan… Show more As a training and teaching coordinator and a liaison with the Afghan Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), played a crucial role in the development of pilot training and curriculum design programs.- Lead the design of the primary and secondary education program and curricula: assessment of resources analysis of needs, policy review, implementation of new programs, and design of teaching material and strategies.- Designed qualifications framework and training programs for Afghan teachers and project staff in compliance with the objectives of MOET and the Afghan-French Cooperation Program.- Organized capacity-building workshops and training sessions (educators and staff), enhancing their pedagogical skills (classroom delivery and assessments) and project management abilities.As a French Government Scholarships Program officer, participated in policy design, selection criteria identification, exams and jurors committee set-up; provided in-depth training to prepare students for university (essay writing, oral presentation); followed up with applicants and French universities, and Afghan Ministries.As a cultural and educational event manager, designed content, recruited lecturers, prepared budgets, supervised lectures, and provided on-site assistance (UNICEF Children’s Day; Semaine de la Francophonie).Successfully spearheaded a complex mission, garnering recognition from external colleagues and Afghan-French cooperation program managers. As a testament to effective performance, the achievement culminated in a promotion. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Teaching & Program Development & Design at an international institute.• Developed specific curricula, designed, and taught bi-lingual programs.Selected to analyze new teaching materials, designed extra interactive content, tailored competency-based assessments, and implemented them.• Developed and implemented teachers training programs to integrate new materials; managed budgets and short-time consultancies.Recruited and taught adults for intensive, beginner to intermediate… Show more Teaching & Program Development & Design at an international institute.• Developed specific curricula, designed, and taught bi-lingual programs.Selected to analyze new teaching materials, designed extra interactive content, tailored competency-based assessments, and implemented them.• Developed and implemented teachers training programs to integrate new materials; managed budgets and short-time consultancies.Recruited and taught adults for intensive, beginner to intermediate level courses. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Marketed newly launched educational platform of web-conferencing software for live classes.• Researched and recruited clients through a network of government agencies, companies, educational institutions, and individuals.• Marketed the platform as a training worldwide environment and created guidelines for editors for such use.• Delivered successful presentations to targets.

San Francisco, California, United States

Teaching & Program Development, preparing grades 6-7, 9-10 for French & International Baccalaureate.Achieved year-end goals for 100 underperforming students creating a specific curriculum, dedicated competency-based assessments and a database of activities developed in concert with specialists and teachers.Developed, implemented, and instructed training programs for local teachers.

Istanbul, Turkey

Teaching & Program Development at an international public school admitting top 0.1% ranked nationwide; curricula administered in French to a non-native student bodySelected to reform high standard curricula including assessment tools, broadening its scope and monitoring technical deliverables.Successfully designed and instructed training programs for local teachers; assisted colleagues in exploring new methodologies.Frequently partnered with department heads to create… Show more Teaching & Program Development at an international public school admitting top 0.1% ranked nationwide; curricula administered in French to a non-native student bodySelected to reform high standard curricula including assessment tools, broadening its scope and monitoring technical deliverables.Successfully designed and instructed training programs for local teachers; assisted colleagues in exploring new methodologies.Frequently partnered with department heads to create interdisciplinary challenges to curricula. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Teaching & Curriculum Development at an international school• Integrated formal written and spoken French to diverse Francophone students possessing limited comprehension by using a communicative approach, role-play, and web-based exercises.• Developed an ITC language program to enhance the use of new technologies throughout the curriculum;• Created and initiated "Maitrise de la langue", a database of curricula to achieve specific academic goals; edited guidelines for teachers and… Show more Teaching & Curriculum Development at an international school• Integrated formal written and spoken French to diverse Francophone students possessing limited comprehension by using a communicative approach, role-play, and web-based exercises.• Developed an ITC language program to enhance the use of new technologies throughout the curriculum;• Created and initiated "Maitrise de la langue", a database of curricula to achieve specific academic goals; edited guidelines for teachers and developed students’ assessment tools, training programs to facilitate classroom instruction; provided teachers with evaluation tools to ensure optimal performance. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Developed specific curricula, designed, and taught bi-lingual programs.Recruited and taught kids, adolescents, and adults for intensive, beginner to intermediate level courses.

Remote

Premier French web-based after-school language program, secondary SchoolDeveloped and implemented online education tools (self-assessment) using XHTML coding and redesigned the program’s existing curricula.Designed guidelines for program developers, coordinated themes and activities based on national standards earning several contracts with the French Ministry of Education.

Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Teacher/Lecturer, Information Technology for Education Specialist & Guidance Counselor at the Department of Education in Burgundy• Selected to siege as a regional representative at the National Curricula Reform Committee; reported to colleagues and designed innovative training programs to integrate e-Learning in class methodologies.• Performed teacher training, prepared students for the French Baccalaureate, advised on post- secondary education and professional opportunities, and… Show more Teacher/Lecturer, Information Technology for Education Specialist & Guidance Counselor at the Department of Education in Burgundy• Selected to siege as a regional representative at the National Curricula Reform Committee; reported to colleagues and designed innovative training programs to integrate e-Learning in class methodologies.• Performed teacher training, prepared students for the French Baccalaureate, advised on post- secondary education and professional opportunities, and monitored academic performance (curriculum-based assessment design).• Taught cinema for 12th grade art students.• Created and maintained official websites; designed and implemented creative, online programming in partnership with cultural institutions for the French Ministry of Education. Show less

Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Teacher development academy; trained prospective primary school teachers for national certification• Increased graduates’ pass rate and acceptance to additional preparatory institutes, (I.U.F.M.), to 80% surpassing the national average of 43% for two years straight.• Taught students using professionally honed techniques and materials as resources for future training and development.

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

(Paris underprivileged suburbs)Administrative assistant for various French public high schools (full-time student job).• Assisted the school principal in the planning, organization, coordination, administration, and management of an assigned school's activities and programs, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student conduct.

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

(Paris underprivileged suburbs)• Planned outdoor activities or sports for groups of campers.• Created weekly or daily schedules taking into account children's age groups and interests ; lead recreational and educational activities (such as swimming, caving, or crafting) ; escorted and oversaw children.• Educated campers through games and explorations.

Master'S Degree, International & Comparative Education; Med, High Honors

Master in Science of education, Major in International cooperation in education and training

Capes (French Literature Teaching Certification), Equivalent To Master Of Art In Teaching (Mat), Secondary Education And Teaching

Bachelor'S Degree, French Language And Literature, Honors