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Ali Ahmad Al-Tamimi

Ali Ahmad Al-Tamimi

French Teacher
Riyadh,01

Summary

Competent college-level teacher bringing proven success as French Teacher over successful career. Effectively interest students in subject matter to drive home information and broaden horizons. Polished speaker and presenter with excellent recordkeeping and tutoring skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
15
15
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

French and Social Studies Teacher

Academic City International School
Riyadh
01.2020 - Current
  • Teaching grades 4, 5, 6, and 7
  • A development skills approach that promotes thinking, sequences, research, writing, map, and graph analysis, and interpersonal skills
  • Led students through Advanced Placement curriculum in Middle Eastern and American history.
  • Educated students regarding national and global social issues and influencing factors.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.

English and French teacher

Academic City International School
Riyadh
08.2016 - Current
  • An IB credited school, teaching McGraw-Hill curriculum for English grades 4,5, and 6, and “JE LIS, J'ÉCRIS LE FRANÇAIS” for French, all grades
  • Acting as Deputy Head of Department
  • Using several ways of communication with both students and parents (Classera, Zoom, Edmodo, MySchool, WhatsApp, Telegram, parent meeting)
  • Created opportunities for AdvacEd Placement curriculum and exam
  • Effectively adapted network curriculum to align with the specific growth targets for my students
  • Developed small group instruction based on individual testing data.
  • Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
  • Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH TEACHER

Euro Cultural Center
Amman
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • EUROCCL European Center for Couching and Languages
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

FRENCH LANGUAGE TEACHER

University of Jordan
Amman
09.2012 - 06.2016
  • School, University of Jordan, Amman, teaching "TANDEM Méthode de Français" and training students to pass DELF exams levels A1.1, A1 & A2
  • Delivered classes to 5-10 students
  • Increased student enrolment
  • Source optimal curricula and develop lesson plans to cover target material for each course fully
  • Educate students on French language and culture applying a variant of instructional techniques, including hands-on curriculum
  • Explored deeper meanings behind texts through lively classroom discussions and challenging essay assignments
  • Educate students about foreign cultures through immersive activities
  • Adapted teaching strategies to the learning styles of students with different skill levels
  • Design and implement interactive learning methods through speaking, writing, reading, and listening activities
  • Measure, record, and communicate student progress daily, monthly, and yearly
  • Support and contribute meaningfully to the school community through consistent attendance at school drama and interesting events.
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
  • Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.

RECEPTIONIST

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
Dead Sea
10.2011 - 09.2012
  • Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea, Jordan utilizing the Opera Hotel reservation system.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.

TOUR GUIDE

Millennium Tours
10.2010 - 12.2010
  • Millennium Tours” and “International Travelers”, Tour and Travel companies using both French and English languages.
  • Entertained tour guests with various props and signs for maximum engagement, fun, and lasting memories.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.

TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER

InterMarkets Global Company
Amman
02.2008 - 01.2009
  • Conferred with subject matter experts and other colleagues to establish precise understanding of specialized concepts.
  • Replicated flow, style and overall meaning of original texts.
  • Consulted specialized dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to identify closest equivalents for nuanced terminology, words and phrases.
  • Translated documents in English and Arabic.
  • Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
  • Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
  • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle political needs or manage personal concerns.
  • Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest and suspects.

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Computer Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Computer Clinic” store, assembling, maintenance, selling, and repairing computers and computer parts
  • Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
  • Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.

Education

Master’s Degree - Translation, French, Arabic

Foreign Languages, University of Jordan
Amman
10.2013 - 07.2017

Bachelor’s degree - French Language and Literature

Al Al-Bayt University
Mafraq
09.2006 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Tawjihi in IT Major
Irbid
09.2005 - 07.2006

Skills

    English as a Second Language (ESL)

Staff Development

Organizational abilities

Social studies

Verbal and written communication

Group Instruction

Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • ELTOC Conference 2021,” online conference for professional development and understanding the links between wellbeing and academic attainment, as well as other educational outcomes, from 25-27 February 2021
  • Innoxera Future Innovation in Smart Learning:
  • - How Covid-19 has Affected the EdTech Sector as we know it today, unlimited innovations to serve the education community
  • - How covid-19 has changed school’s perspective of traditional education,
  • - How to stay competitive and resourceful during Covid-19, May 4th, 2021
  • - EDTECH SOLUTIONS, Classera Innovative Solutions in EdTech Ecosystem
  • - SUCCESS IN VIRTUAL LEARNING, great experiences by Schools & Education Leaders, May 5th, 2021
  • Completed the following online training on March 06, 2021: “Class revitalization: teacher attitude, room layout, digital tools, and fun activities”, This training is part of the cycle of feedback training for teachers “French government scholarship holders” who have participated in an educational course offered by the French Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
  • Anime une classe virtuelle”, “Animating a virtual classroom”. This training is part of the 2020 continuing education program for teachers, piloted by the French Embassy in Saudi Arabia, collaborating with the French Alliance on June 11, 2020.
  • Apprentissage: de la spécificité de l'apprenant a l'unicité du groupe », “Learning: from the specificity of the learner to the uniqueness of the group”, This training is part of the 2020 continuing education program for teachers, organized by Dar Al Warrak and Hachette Antoine Education in cooperation with the Cooperation and Cultural Action Department of the French Embassy in Saudi Arabia on June 24, 2020.
  • Attended the following training, on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the French Embassy in Riyadh: "Improvement of oral and written in FLE class; theories and practical tools". This training is part of the 2020 continuing education Program for teachers, organized by the French Embassy in Saudi Arabia. These restitution pieces of training are provided by teachers "granted by the French government" who have taken part in a pedagogical course offered by the French Embassy.
  • Attended Middle Years Program (MYP) workshops held at ACIS in cooperation with The International Baccalaureate (IB), in Nov-Dec 2017.
  • Attended Primary Years Programs (PYP) workshops held at ACIS in cooperation with The International Baccalaureate (IB), in 2017.
  • Participated in AdvancED accreditation for ACIS 2016-2017, standard 5: The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.
  • Participated in AdvancED Global Conference held at Riyadh Schools in 2017.
  • Teacher training course to correct DELF exam papers for levels A1 and A2 in March 2015.

Additional Information

  • “Ring Ring – Telephones” training course at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea, Jordan, using the ALKATEL Communication System and QEMS program in October 2011. “K Factor – Guest Service” training course at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar, Dead Sea, Jordan in October 2011.
  • English Club at Al Al-Bayt University supported by the Deanship of Students Affairs Functional Rehabilitation Office King Abdullah || Fund for Development: a member in English Club led and created by a Native American trainer: a Peace Corps Volunteer, during the period February 24th – May 3rd, 2011. It included a meeting of 2 hours per week.
  • French Tourism course at “Leaders Cultural Center” - Irbid, from the period of 16 August 2010 to 2nd October 2010. It lasted for more than 40 hours of daily workshops discussing the touristic places in Jordan and their history.
  • English Club at Al Al-Bayt University: a member in English Club led and created by a native English instructor from 23rd February to 18th May 2010. It included a meeting of 2 hours per week to improve my level in discussing skills.
  • Advanced English course at Al Al-Bayt University given by an American instructor from the period of 23rd February to 10th May 2010.
  • French conversation workshop at the French Cultural Center – Amman, from 14th January to 20th March 2010. This course aims to improve the skills of communication and comprehension using the French language, instructed by a native French speaker, lasting for 3 hours per week.

Certification

File Security Associate (FSA)

Timeline

File Security Associate (FSA)

02-2022

Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)

02-2022

Animating a virtual classroom

06-2020

Improvement of oral and written in FLE class; theories and practical tools

02-2020

French and Social Studies Teacher

Academic City International School
01.2020 - Current

Middle Years Program (MYP)

11-2017

Primary Years Programs (PYP)

11-2017

English and French teacher

Academic City International School
08.2016 - Current

FRENCH AND ENGLISH TEACHER

Euro Cultural Center
09.2015 - 08.2016

Teacher training course to correct DELF exam papers

03-2015

Continuing educational program for French teachers

01-2015

Continuing educational program for French teachers

01-2014

Master’s Degree - Translation, French, Arabic

Foreign Languages, University of Jordan
10.2013 - 07.2017

Teacher training course to correct DELF exam papers

03-2013

DELF certificate, level B2

03-2013

Continuing educational program for French teachers

01-2013

FRENCH LANGUAGE TEACHER

University of Jordan
09.2012 - 06.2016

RECEPTIONIST

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
10.2011 - 09.2012

English Club

10-2010

TOUR GUIDE

Millennium Tours
10.2010 - 12.2010

French conversation

03-2010

Advanced English

02-2010

TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER

InterMarkets Global Company
02.2008 - 01.2009

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Computer Clinic
01.2007 - 01.2008

Bachelor’s degree - French Language and Literature

Al Al-Bayt University
09.2006 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Tawjihi in IT Major
09.2005 - 07.2006
Ali Ahmad Al-TamimiFrench Teacher