Karima

French-Canadian educator with expertise in French language teaching and assessment. Member of the Ontario College of Teachers with training in French didactics. Proficient in learning management systems and experienced in online and in-person instruction across multiple educational levels and institutions internationally.

TEF examiner at Algonquin College (2024-02 – Present)

French Teacher at Abraar school (2022-08 – 2024-06)

Teaching French as a Second Language to grades 7, 8, and 9 - Ontario curriculum

• Designing and implementing lesson plans

Contract lecturer at Ajman University (2018-01 – 2022-06)

Update the French program and teach French as a foreign language at beginner level

• Work on the activities, accreditation, and community service committees
• Organize cultural activities within the French Club
• Offer educational workshops to strengthen teaching techniques
• Coordinate the opening of the Alliance Française de Ajman within the University

Online instructor of French language at Lingoda Company (2017-09 – 2018-01)

Providing classes online

Contract Lecturer of French as a Foreign Language at Nizwa University (2016-01 – 2017-02)

Designing and teaching French language courses focusing on communication

• Responsible for the promotion of Moodle in the French section
• Member of the curriculum committee working on improving the French language curricula

Contract Lecturer of French as a Foreign Language at Benghazi University (2010-10 – 2014-02)

Designing and teaching French language courses focusing on communication and other specializations, such as Didactics of French as a Foreign Language, French Phonetics, The French Speaking World, and Analyzing French Culture

• Member of a team of pedagogists working on improving the French language curricula in the French department with administrative coordination
• Teacher training for the inspectors and instructors of the French language from the ministry of education

Contract instructor of French language at Institut Français (2012-06 – 2012-07)

Teaching the four skills to navy officers, beginner level

Contract Lecturer of French as a Foreign Language at An Najah National University (2008-09 – 2010-07)

Designing and teaching French language courses focusing on communication and other specializations, such as Didactics of French as a Foreign Language, French Phonetics, The French Speaking World, and Analyzing French Culture

• Member of a team of pedagogists working on improving the French language curricula
• Cultural and logistical coordinator for "La journée de la francophonie": Supervision of cultural activities; logistical coordination; fund locator; coordination and implementation; identification and organization of all needs and logistics

Instructor of French as a Foreign Language at Association for Exiled Victims of Repression (2005-05 – 2005-05)

Ensure instruction of French for adults of various proficiencies (literacy, beginner and intermediate levels)

Assistant Instructor of French language at Moulsham High School, Chelmsford, and Chelmer Valley High School (2003-09 – 2004-07)

Supporting students taking the A level, and giving classes to children from 3 years to 5 years old

Bachelor of Education in Elementary-Intermediate – Ottawa University (2024 – 2026)

Master in French Didactics and Languages – La Sorbonne Nouvelle - Paris III University (2005 – 2007)

Bachelor in Science of language, Teaching French as a Foreign Language – Poitiers University (2002 – 2003)