GILLES VALERE DJIETCHEU WOOSEM

Experienced educator and soccer coach with a strong background in developing high-performance environments at I9 Sports. Skilled in enhancing student engagement through innovative curriculum design and effective communication. Expertise in conflict resolution and literary analysis, delivering impactful learning experiences for diverse audiences.

• 07/01/25, (upcoming ) Conference organized by the American Association of Teachers of French (AATF), ''Learning French Among 3.0 Students: Between a Cognitive Approach and Active Note-Taking for Effective Lesson Retention'', Chicago.
• 01/01/25, Guest Speaker, Next Generation High School, ''The Multi-Ethnicity of Cameroon and Global Cultural Dynamics''.
• 03/01/24, Presenter, Migrant Bodies in Motion: A Study of Migrant Smuggling in Moussa Touré’s La Pirogue, 16th Annual Comparative Literature.

• 09/01/24, Recipient, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), University of New Mexico, Engaged in research-driven exploration of teaching pedagogy, learning theories, and classroom management strategies to enhance instructional effectiveness., Participated in professional development workshops focused on inclusive teaching, active learning techniques, and student engagement., Collaborated with faculty mentors and peers to design, implement, and reflect on innovative teaching practices in higher education settings.
• 11/01/24, Lunch Lecturer, Graduate School Application, African American Student Services, University of New Mexico, ''How to get in Grad school?''
• 05/26/22, Selected participant, Mentoring for The Future of Global Literary, Linguistic, and Cultural Studies, Penn State University

• College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA)
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination.
• AACRAO FERPA Training for UNM Personnel.
• Framework for Ethical Decision making.
• Active Shooter on Campus: Run, Hide, Fight.
• Basic Annual Safety Training.

• Dr. Pim Higginson, fhigginson@unm.edu, thesis supervisor
• Dr. Stephen Bishop, French Program Advisor
• Dr. Anne-Sabine Nicolas, anssa@unm.edu, Languages Teaching Coordinator
• Frances Jones, jonesf@unm.edu, Center of Teaching and Learning Supervisor

• Article (In Progress), The French Language and the Francophonie in the World: The Case of Cameroon
• Article (In Progress), 1933. Devolution of Political Power in Francophone Africa: From Omerta to Deleuzian-Guattarian Micropolitics and Segmentarity
• Book (In Progress), Crimée, une Saison de Crimes [Crimea, A Season of Crimes], A political crime novel exploring themes of identity, war, and displacement.

- Managing remotely SeaNoMore, a Cameroonian humanitarian association I founded to raise awareness among young people about the dangers of perilous sea journeys.

- Gardening and plant care (consistency and attention to detail), yoga (mindfulness and resilience), hiking (endurance and exploration), soccer (teamwork and strategy), golf (precision, continuous growth  and focus).