Imane Boussouga
Coppell,TX
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience at the University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in language instruction and classroom management. Proven track record in fostering student engagement and implementing differentiated instruction strategies, resulting in significant academic improvements. Adept at leveraging modern classroom technology to enhance learning outcomes and promote diversity inclusion.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
French Instructor of record
University Of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, USA
01.2022 - 05.2023
Lead English Teacher
Ministry Of Education
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Promote and monitor professional development within the EMI department
- Develop teamwork and balance the strengths of individuals, allocating responsibilities as appropriate and ensuring, with the principal, that each teacher is given an equal teaching load
- Monitor the implementation of the various curricula, setting department targets as necessary, working within the aims of the school and in line with the Ministry of Education agenda
- Observe teaching practices and assess the work of the EMI staff, ensuring that they are following the correct curriculum, adhering to policies, including marking and SEN differentiated teaching material
English Language Teacher
Ministry Of Education
Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Taught Emirati high school students the Cambridge English Board based curriculum
- Monitored and implemented different teaching strategies to address each student's areas of weaknesses and build on their strengths
- Digital Leader training (integrating technology into the classroom and creating lesson plans using new apps and tech)
- Prepared learners to meet the entry requirements of the best Universities in the UAE and overseas through teaching EmSAT classes
- Applied strategies to ensure effective student learning is achieved within a second language environment, providing continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools, including tests, projects, assignments and other evaluation instruments
- Taught French as a foreign language during Tuesday clubs as assigned by the Ministry of Education
- Trained HTC student-teachers, observed, mentored, and provided them with verbal and written feedback
- Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment
ELAR Teacher
Universal Academy
Coppell, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Taught English Language Art to Grade 6 American students, providing direction, support and encouragement
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Facilitated and trained students for the STAAR exams, resulting in 90% success rate on average exam scores
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework
Graduate Teaching Assistant-HUMA 3300
University Of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted Dr
- Sean Cotter in teaching HUMA 3300 Reading and Writing texts to university students
- (25 Students; aged 19-23)
- This course examined three humanistic fields: aesthetic, literary, and historical studies
- Helped Students write mock translations, read multiple translations of the same work, and study historical translators
- Assisted students in gaining practical and theoretical knowledge of the complicated negotiations of literary translation
- Helped students understand not only the humanities but also the roles of culture and language in the world around us by examining how meanings change with the change of languages, how cultures influence each other, and how language and culture gain emotional and political importance
- Graded students' papers and essays
- Kept records of their progress and their class attendance
- Met with students during office hours one on one to further explain points they did not fully understand during class hours
- Assisted faculty with clerical tasks such as copying papers, collecting assignments and preparing materials for upcoming classes
Graduate Research Assistant-Center for Translation Studies
University Of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, USA
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Conducted cutting-edge research in the field of cultural and cross-cultural communication
- Designed and built databases of writers and their translators and the collaboration with other literary associations and centers throughout the world
- Attended translation conferences and meetings
- Gathered, reviewed, and summarized literature from Translation journals
Graduate Research Assistant-The Center for Values
University Of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, USA
09.2008 - 07.2009
- Assisted Dr
- Magda Grohman foster recognition of the many ways that ethics, values, and culture interact with science, technology, and medicine by supporting and pursuing relevant research
- Organized the research work by reading, writing, editing, formatting, inputting, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics
- Routed correspondence, collected information, mailed invitations to scholars and public speakers, and initiated telecommunications
- Maintained the Center for Values schedule, arranged meetings / conferences, and answered email or in-person inquiries
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request
English Teacher
Ministry Of Education
Meknes, Morocco
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Taught English as a second language for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year Baccalaureate, focusing on reading, listening, speaking, writing and grammar
- (Class size: 35 students each; aged between 14 to 19 years old.)
- Prepared engaging and learner-centered lesson plans that meet the educational needs of all learning styles
- Delivered lessons to a range of classes via verbal, visual, audio and kinesthetic teaching methods
- Used varied teaching materials and innovative technology strategies that support students' educational development
- Designed and graded tests, gave appropriate feedback and maintained records of students' progress, used the course book, added, adapted and replaced course book materials
- Met with students, colleagues, parents, administrators and guidance counselors to follow up with the success of students
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement
English High School Teacher
The Ministry of Education
Khénifra, Morocco
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in high school
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background
- Met and exceeded class-wide achievement and proficiency standards as established by state testing departments
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance
- Delivered audio-visual presentations on platforms such as PowerPoint, Prezi and Google Slides
Undergraduate Foreign Language Fulbright Scholar
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, USA
09.2004 - 07.2007
- Taught Arabic as a foreign language to American college students
- Created a caring atmosphere in the classroom (20 students), where students (19 to 24 years old) are actively engaged, but also willing to take risks with language
- Provided functional language skills, great deal of cultural background and lots of emphasis on communicative competency
- Designed the curriculum and textbook of the course
- Graded students' papers and kept records of their progress and class attendance
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest
Composition and Rhetoric Instructor of record
University Of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, USA
08.2021
Education
Ph.D. - Literature
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX, USA05.2025
TESOL Cert. - 60 Hours In-class Course
Oxford Seminars
Beverly Hills, CA, USA01.2017
TESOL Cert. - 100 Hours in Class and Online
Oxford Seminars
Beverly Hills, CA, USA01.2017
Master's - Applied Linguistics And Research in Higher Edu
Mohamed Ben Abdullah University
Fes, Morocco04.2009
Fulbright Certificate - The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY, USA05.2008
MOE National Board Teaching Certification Program -
L'Ecole Normale Superieure
Morocco06.2004
Bachelor's Degree - English Language and Literature
Mohamed V University
Rabat, Morocco06.2003
Baccalaureate -
Moulay Taib ElAlaoui
Sale, Morocco06.1999
Skills
- Teamwork
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Modern classroom technology
- Language instruction
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Multitasking Abilities
- Diversity inclusion
- TEF preparation
- Educational leadership
Languages
- Arabic
- French
- English
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
French
Professional
Italian
Elementary
Accomplishments
· Fulbright FLTA Teaching scholarship
· UTD graduate school scholarship for good academic standing.
The Robert Plant Armstrong Endowed scholarship
Certification
TESOL Cert. (100 Hours in Class and Online)
Oxford Seminars - Beverly Hills, CA, USA (2017)
Fulbright Certificate - The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
The College of Saint Rose - Albany, NY, USA (2008)
MOE National Board Teaching Certification Program
L’École Normale Superieure – Rabat, Morocco (2004)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
French Instructor of record
University Of Texas at Dallas
01.2022 - 05.2023
Composition and Rhetoric Instructor of record
University Of Texas at Dallas
08.2021
Lead English Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.2020 - 08.2020
English Language Teacher
Ministry Of Education
08.2017 - 12.2019
ELAR Teacher
Universal Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
Graduate Teaching Assistant-HUMA 3300
University Of Texas at Dallas
01.2016 - 01.2017
Graduate Research Assistant-Center for Translation Studies
University Of Texas at Dallas
08.2010 - 05.2012
Graduate Research Assistant-The Center for Values
University Of Texas at Dallas
09.2008 - 07.2009
English Teacher
Ministry Of Education
01.2008 - 05.2008
English High School Teacher
The Ministry of Education
08.2007 - 05.2008
Undergraduate Foreign Language Fulbright Scholar
The College of Saint Rose
09.2004 - 07.2007
Ph.D. - Literature
The University of Texas At Dallas
TESOL Cert. - 60 Hours In-class Course
Oxford Seminars
TESOL Cert. - 100 Hours in Class and Online
Oxford Seminars
Master's - Applied Linguistics And Research in Higher Edu
Mohamed Ben Abdullah University
Fulbright Certificate - The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program
The College of Saint Rose
MOE National Board Teaching Certification Program -
L'Ecole Normale Superieure
Bachelor's Degree - English Language and Literature
Mohamed V University
Baccalaureate -
Moulay Taib ElAlaoui
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