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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 -
Leila Slamani