Marie Al annouf
Upland,CA
Summary
Organized French Teacher with professional reputation for designing lessons to satisfy disparate learning styles and educational needs. Skillful in communicating effectively and respectfully with students, parents, and faculty. Offering many years of experience in teaching language and culture classes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
French Teacher
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Damien high school
La Verne, California
08.2025 - Current
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize learning performance.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance students performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of srudents to accomplish learning goals.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular tests and assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum approach.
- Organized cultural events to promote French language and culture.
- Provided individualized support to students needing extra assistance.
- Utilized technology tools to enhance learning experiences in the classroom.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
- Developed lesson plans and activities that focused on French grammar, pronunciation, and culture.
- Integrated technology into lessons by using online tools such as Quizlet Live or Kahoot!.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades, attendance, behavior.
- Attended conferences and meetings related to French language instruction or education policy.
- Promoted comprehension of written French by compiling and assigning reading materials.
- Utilized audio-visual resources such as videos and DVDs in teaching French vocabulary and expressions.
- Incorporated current events into classroom activities whenever possible.
- Organized interactive group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Organized field trips to local cultural sites such as museums or theaters.
French Teacher
French school of Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance language skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular tests and assignments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a cohesive curriculum approach.
Administrative Assistant
French embassy
Damascus
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for embassy staff.
- Assisted in preparing diplomatic documents and correspondence for official communications in French, English and Arabic .
- Supported event planning and logistics for embassy functions and cultural activities.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs. (The program used at that time was called "Sagaie" , belonged to the French ministry of foreign affairs)
- Organized travel arrangements for embassy personnel and visiting delegations.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Updated contact lists regularly when changes occur in employee status or contact information.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Education
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria 09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria 09.2003 - 06.2004
Ecole Française De Damas
Damascus, Syria Skills
- Language instruction
- Curriculum development
- Assessment strategies
- Classroom management
- Event organization
- Communication skills
- Student engagement
- Time management
- Adaptability in teaching
- Lesson planning
- Language lab utilization
- Native french speaker
- Advanced grammar
- Curriculum design
- Fluent english speaker
- Creative curriculum development
- French fluency
- Group work facilitation
- Student tutoring
- Preparation for DELF and DALF exams
- French language fluency
- Teaching young learners
- Technology implementation
- Effective lesson planning
- Intercultural training
- French literature appreciation
- Assessment and evaluation
- Conversational practice
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Online teaching experience
- Parent-teacher communication
- Interactive teaching methods
- Foreign language pedagogy research
- Cultural immersion
- French culture awareness
- French literature
- Oral expression proficiency
- Written communication mastery
- One-on-one tutoring
- Multimedia integration
- Reading comprehension aptitude
Accomplishments
- AP French board of colleges in the beginning of school year (2025)
- Cultural awareness day event planning
Languages
French
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
German
Professional
Timeline
French Teacher
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Damien high school
08.2025 - Current
French Teacher
French school of Detroit
09.2008 - 06.2009
Administrative Assistant
French embassy
09.2004 - 06.2007
Master of Arts - Comparative Literature
University of Damascus
09.2004 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature
University of Damascus
09.2003 - 06.2004
Ecole Française De Damas