Youcef Serhane

Curriculum-flexible Physical Education Teacher with experience delivering PE programmes within American-curriculum and Algerian national-curriculum international school across Qatar and Algeria. Skilled in planning and delivering engaging lessons that build fundamental movement skills, fitness, coordination, and teamwork; assessing student progress against structured criteria; organizing school sporting events; and coaching individual and team sports. Strong track record in classroom management, student safeguarding, health and safety, and fostering inclusive, disciplined, confident learners.

Fluent in English and French; native Arabic speaker.

Physical Education Teacher at GEMS American Academy (2025-11 – 2026-06)

Fixed-term Cover Contract · Full-time · American Curriculum

• Planned and delivered engaging, curriculum-aligned PE lessons for Primary/Secondary students, raising observed levels of student participation and engagement.
• Assessed student progress using a structured criteria framework (punctuality, participation, effort, discipline, uniform compliance), noting consistent improvement across the term and using this to inform lesson adjustments and competition preparation.
• Organized and supervised sports competitions and tournaments, and coached the middle school girls' basketball team through structured technical and tactical training.
• Fostered teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and positive student behaviour through an inclusive, student-centered approach, while maintaining health and safety standards during all lessons and activities.
• Maintained a safe and positive learning environment, adapting lessons to different student abilities and ensuring proper health and safety procedures and appropriate use of PE equipment and facilities.

Physical Education Teacher at Boudour Elementary School (2022-09 – 2025-06)

Full-time · Algerian National Curriculum

• Delivered age-appropriate PE lessons aligned with the Algerian national curriculum, building students' fitness, coordination, teamwork, and overall participation.
• Planned and organized school sports events and competitions, increasing student participation rates.
• Assessed student development through structured observation of participation, effort, discipline, and fair play, noting consistent improvement in teamwork and classroom behaviour over each term.
• Maintained PE equipment and ensured sports facilities were used safely, responsibly, and appropriately by all students.

Basketball Coach – U14 Girls and Boys at JSMS Sports Club & USS (2018-09 – 2023-06)

JSMS Sports Club (3y) & USS, Algeria (2y). Part-time (evenings/weekends), held alongside full-time teaching duties

• Coached U14 basketball teams, focusing on technical development, tactical understanding, and game intelligence.
• Designed progressive training programmes to improve individual player skills and overall team performance.
• Led teams through local tournaments while promoting discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Built strong relationships with athletes and parents to create a positive and motivating team culture.

Mini Basketball Instructor at Lusail 3x3 Basketball Challenger (2025-09 – 2025-09)

• Conducted mini-basketball sessions for children during event activities and community engagement programmes, supporting participation and enjoyment of physical activity.

Observational Coaching Clinic Participant at GFB24 Basketball Performance Camp (2025-12 – 2025-12)

• Participated in observational coaching sessions focused on modern basketball training methods and athlete development.

Master of Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities in Sports science, anatomy, physical fitness, teaching, coaching, and sports programme management – Mohammed Lamine Debaghine University, Algeria

Bachelor of Science and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities in Sports science, anatomy, physical fitness, teaching, coaching, and sports programme management – Mohammed Lamine Debaghine University, Algeria