Leila Slamani
Romford,England
Summary
French national and native French speaker with a strong academic background in French, Spanish, IT, and mathematics. My previous career in digital and technology projects has developed my rigour, organisation, and ability to explain complex ideas in a clear and accessible way. I am passionate about education and enjoy sharing language and culture through engaging and creative learning experiences. Known for my positive attitude, warm personality, and calm approach, I build strong professional relationships and bring energy, structure, and enthusiasm to everything I do.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
French teacher
Chadwell heath academy
Chadwell Heath, Barking and Dagenham
2025.10 - Current
- Teaching French to students from Year 7 to Year 10.
- Supporting speaking practice for Year 11 and A-level students.
- Planning and delivering lessons and activities using my knowledge of France (as a native French speaker), with a strong focus on culture and authentic language use.
- Creating my own teaching resources in addition to using school textbooks, including up-to-date and culturally relevant materials.
- Designing and using games and interactive activities to support engagement and motivation.
- Building positive, trusting, and calm relationships with students to support learning and confidence.
- Applying the school’s behaviour management policy consistently and developing effective classroom management strategies.
- Organising French cooking clubs to support cultural learning and student engagement.
- Creating cultural challenges for Year 10 to help students explore French culture, including postcard exchange-style activities.
Teacher assistant
Havering mosque
Romford, Havering
2024.04 - 2024.11
- Assisted the main teacher in weekly Tajwid classes (Arabic reading and pronunciation rules for Qur’anic recitation).
- Supported a main group of approximately 15–20 adult women aged between 18 and 70, adapting support to a wide range of levels and learning speeds.
- Provided additional support in smaller group sessions (around 6 learners) twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Offered one-to-one Tajwid tutoring, both online and in person, on a regular basis.
- Supported learners with Arabic alphabet recognition, correct pronunciation, and application of Tajwid rules.
- Helped create a calm, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
- Developed strong patience, listening skills, and the ability to explain concepts clearly and simply.
- Gained experience supporting adult learners with different confidence levels, cultural backgrounds, and learning needs.
IT project manager
Freelance
Paris / Geneva / London
2012.09 - 2024.04
- Managed administrative responsibilities including documentation, tracking, reporting, and follow-up to meet strict deadlines.
- Planned, organised, and prioritised workloads across multiple projects, ensuring high standards and timely delivery.
- Used ICT and digital tools daily to support communication, planning, data tracking, and collaborative working.
- Delivered internal training and supported colleagues in developing new skills and confidence.
- Led and supported teams, promoting a positive, professional, and solution-focused working environment.
- Adapted communication to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and working styles.
- Translated complex information into clear, accessible explanations to support understanding.
- Worked closely with developers, contributing to the development and delivery of technical solutions.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - I.T.
Iut de Caen
Caen - France 09/2009 - 06/2011
Master of Science - I.T.
EPF
Paris - France 09/2012 - 09/2015
NVQ Level 1 - PGCE French with Spanish
University of East London
London, England 09/2025 -
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Lesson planning
- Resource creation
- Differentiation
- One-to-one and small group support
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Administration & organisation
- Time management
- French language & culture (native)
- Spanish language knowledge
- Mathematics knowledge
- IT skills
- Use of digital technologies in learning
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork
Timeline
French teacher
Chadwell heath academy
2025.10 - Current
Teacher assistant
Havering mosque
2024.04 - 2024.11
IT project manager
Freelance
2012.09 - 2024.04
Foundation Degree in Science - I.T.
Iut de Caen
09/2009 - 06/2011
Master of Science - I.T.
EPF
09/2012 - 09/2015
NVQ Level 1 - PGCE French with Spanish
University of East London
09/2025 -