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Pierrette Kpessou Ngobili

Pierrette Kpessou Ngobili

Harlow,essex

Summary

Senior French educator with two decades of global experience in universities, language institutes, and diplomatic training programs. Specializes in exam preparation for GCSE, IGCSE, and A-Level qualifications. Expert in enhancing professional communication skills for diplomats and international organizations. Develops engaging training programs that align with organizational goals, utilizing interactive methods for effective knowledge retention.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

French Teacher

French Institute of London
01.2015 - Current
  • Facilitated French training for children, teenagers, and adult learners.
  • Assisted students in preparation for DELF (Prim Junior) and academic examinations (GCSE, A-Level).
  • Provided one-to-one and group sessions tailored to learner objectives.

French Language Trainer

Language Services Direct
01.2023 - 05.2026
  • Deliver high-level French training to diplomats
  • Design bespoke programmes for international communication
  • FCDO / Frontex

Lecturer in French & Spanish

University of Essex
Colchester, Essex
01.2015 - 05.2026

Facilitate adult learning through structured academic environments to enhance knowledge retention and professional development.

  • Mentored students to support achievement of target grades.
  • Used diverse teaching methods, including lectures, presentations and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Designed, planned and taught lectures based on curriculum requirements and exams.
  • Assessed student assignments and examinations, providing constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.

EAL French Teacher

City Hall Brussels
09.2010 - 07.2014
  • Assisted newly arrived children in learning French to aid school integration.
  • Modified lessons to cater to diverse learning needs and backgrounds.
  • Provided pastoral care to students, offering guidance and support for both academic and personal development.
  • Encouraged social and academic progress among students.

French Language Teacher

European Institutions
Bruxelles
10.2005 - 07.2010
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
  • Evaluated student language developments through verbal and written assessments, providing extra support to struggling or underachieving pupils.
  • Created reports of student grades and progress for personal, student and parent review.
  • Developed curricula that covered wide breadth of French culture and language topics and complied with organisation's institutional guidelines and educational requirements.
  • Prepared students for external French examinations, such as DELF and DALF, achieving a high success rate in exam outcomes.

Education

MA - Master Degree in French Studies

Université
Lille

Bachelor's Degree in French Studies

BA French
Université de Lille

Skills

  • GCSE and A-Level exam preparation
  • Online teaching tools
  • Adaptable teaching methods
  • Cross-cultural communication

Languages

French
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Italian
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Advanced
C1

Timeline

French Language Trainer

Language Services Direct
01.2023 - 05.2026

French Teacher

French Institute of London
01.2015 - Current

Lecturer in French & Spanish

University of Essex
01.2015 - 05.2026

EAL French Teacher

City Hall Brussels
09.2010 - 07.2014

French Language Teacher

European Institutions
10.2005 - 07.2010

MA - Master Degree in French Studies

Université

Bachelor's Degree in French Studies

BA French
Pierrette Kpessou Ngobili