Emna Khalifa
Farmington Hills
Summary
I'm an experienced and highly effective French language teacher with over a decade of classroom behind me. Determined and constantly looking for new ways for addressing student needs. I'm a passionate educator with an ability to teach beginner and higher-level French.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spanish High School Teacher
Detroit Public Safety Academy, Leona Group
Detroit, MI
09.2024 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom discussions promoting critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on effective instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with staff to refine educational programs, improving overall departmental performance.
French Teacher
Academy of Sacred Heart
Winter Haven, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared and delivered French lessons for groups of 20 students of all abilities and assisted them to gain confidence in their use of foreign language
- Introduced best working practices surrounding the school's pastoral care function.
French Teacher
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Michigan
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted struggling students with individualized tutoring sessions, improving their overall performance in class.
- Developed and implemented full French curriculum to meet school mission and goals.
- Enhanced cultural understanding by integrating French traditions, customs, and history into lessons.
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.
French Teacher
The Pathfinder School
Traverse City, MI
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Organized cultural exchange programs to promote language application in real-world contexts.
- Mentored junior staff on effective classroom management techniques and pedagogical methods.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
French high and middle school teacher
All Saints Academy
Florida
08.2021 - 03.2022
- French teacher : planing lessons and curriculum for students from 6grade to 12 grade ( French level 1- French level 4 )
- Honors students
French Substitute Teacher
Academy of Sacred Heart
Bloomfield Hills, MI
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared and delivered French lessons for high school students French level 1
- Prepare exams and evaluations
Head of language department
Department French Litterature Hgh School Hadiya Koweit City
09.2009 - 01.2018
- Program provided training and supervision to help student teacher gain experience in teaching job.
- Organized projects and workshops to promote and develop the use of CITE for education.
- Provide phonetic training for teacher how have difficulties in pronunciation.
- I organized a trip to france for over 100 during my experience in koweit
French Teacher
Seliana High School
siliyana
09.2006 - 04.2009
- Developed strong relationships with parents to support student success outside of the classroom setting.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
Education
Master's - Literature and French Language
Institute of Human Sciences Iben Charaf Tunis
01.2005
Bachelor's degree - education
Skills
- Teaching
- Arabic
- Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
- LMS
- Experience working with students
- Peer mentoring
- French
- Multilingual
- Writing Skills
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Behavior management
- Higher education teaching
- Classroom management
- Literacy education
- Student engagement
- Collaborative teaching
- Technology integration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Team collaboration
- Performance motivation
Certification
Teaching Certification
Languages
Spanish - Expert
Teaching Spanish
French - Expert
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Spanish High School Teacher
Detroit Public Safety Academy, Leona Group
09.2024 - Current
French Teacher
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
09.2023 - 06.2024
French Teacher
The Pathfinder School
08.2022 - 06.2023
French high and middle school teacher
All Saints Academy
08.2021 - 03.2022
French Teacher
Academy of Sacred Heart
01.2020 - Current
French Substitute Teacher
Academy of Sacred Heart
01.2019 - 01.2020
Head of language department
Department French Litterature Hgh School Hadiya Koweit City
09.2009 - 01.2018
French Teacher
Seliana High School
09.2006 - 04.2009
Master's - Literature and French Language
Institute of Human Sciences Iben Charaf Tunis