Fatoumata Kabore Ouoba
Calgary
Summary
Organized and professional French/ English instructor with more than 5 years of expertise in French and English language instruction. Known for planning lessons to target diverse learning styles and educational needs in classrooms of 27 students. Fosters excellent communication with students, parents and faculty to achieve instructional goals. Fluent in French, English, Swedish, Mooré and familiar with Bambara and Arabic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
English/French Teacher
Slättgårdsskolan
08.2022 - Current
- I have taught both English and French as foreign languages to students from grade 6 throughout grade 9.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster language instruction.
- Served as mentor for new French teachers, providing guidance on lesson planning, assessment strategies, and professional development opportunities.
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Developed course curriculum, lesson plans and supplemental materials to support student success.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Coordinator of name entity recognition/ part of speech tagging
Masakhane
04.2021 - 12.2022
- NER/POS annotations (10 hours per week)
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Used job-related software to draft and finalize written correspondence and documentation.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Managed budgets skillfully by tracking expenses diligently and allocating resources appropriately based on priority needs.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
French Teacher
Nyckelskolan
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Taught French as foreign language to students in grades 6-9.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly learning environment while addressing behavioral issues promptly and fairly.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Transcriber
Department of linguistics and philology, Uppsala University
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Transcribed historical data in the project 'DECRYPT' (20 hours per week)
- Reviewed and edited transcripts to verify and provide accurate and complete information.
- Delivered timely results by consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
- Transcribed sensitive documents with complete confidentiality.
- Verified accuracy of transcribed material prior to finalization.
- Followed up with supervisor to confirm accuracy of reports.
French teacher
Medborgarskolan
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Taught French to adults in evening classes (4 hours per week)
Forever Living Products seller and adviser
Self Employed Services
07.2009 - 09.2015
- Self-employed, selling and advising on Forever Living Products
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
English Teacher
Lycee Novus
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Taught English (20 hours per week)
English Teacher
Lycee Madina
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Taught English (20 hours per week)
Translator/interpreter
Good News School
10.2012 - 11.2012
- Translator/interpreter for a Spanish representation visiting the school (40 hours per week)
- Assisted non-native English-speaking colleagues with document editing, improving overall team productivity and communication quality.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Translator
ACIMEX LTD
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Translator at ACIMEX LTD (10 hours per week)
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
- Assisted foreign language-speaking clients with inquiries.
Survey Interviewer
INSD (National Institute of Statistics and Demography)
01.2011 - 02.2011
- Interviewed students, parents, and teachers in rural areas (40 hours per week)
- Reviewed resumes and application materials to understand background and experience of each candidate.
- Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees.
- Improved survey response rates by developing rapport with respondents and utilizing effective communication skills.
Child care Assistant
AEEMB- CERFI Burkina
07.2005 - 08.2010
- Voluntary work as a child care assistant
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by creating a nurturing and supportive environment.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Offered tutoring and mentoring to school-aged children in need of additional support.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Assisted in preparing healthy meals for children, promoting good nutrition habits from an early age.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Interpreted for local language-speaking parents and guardians
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Södertorns Högskola
Stockholm, Sweden01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Applied Linguistics
University of Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso09.2012
One Year Master Degree - Applied Linguistics
University of Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso07.2014
Master of Science - Language Technology
Uppsala
Uppsala, SwedenSkills
- Ability to plan and organize different activities including lesson planning
- Good communication skills gained through education and association leading
- Have strict respect for coworkers
- Good organizational skills acquired through work experience in different services and associations leading
- Ability to grade examination and give constructive feedback
- Ability to organize project-based learning and interactive teaching methods
- Familiarity with multicultural environment and behavior management
- Classroom management and ability to use techniques to encourage students' motivation
- Student advising and parent-teacher communication
- Written communication mastery
- Ability to use foreign language teaching and learning pedagogy
- Advanced grammar knowledge and vocabulary
- Have willing to seek out opportunities for self-improvement and development
- Familiarity with translation and ability to embrace different cultures
- Ability to use many languages at work French, English and Swedish
- Teaching young people and adults as well as tutoring
- Quick thinking to respond to difficulties and challenges
- Hard worker and ease collaboration with people
- Good team player as well as can work alone
- Familiar with Microsoft Office, Python programming language, XML, and tools Teams, Zoom, V-class, and Google Classroom
Languages
English
French
Swedish
Mooré i Burkina Faso
Bambara
Arabic
Personal Information
Driving License: Category C from Burkina Faso
References
- Erica Adelbertson, erica@nyckelskolan.se, +467-3889771
- Theresia Öberg Kimondo, theresia.obergkimmondo@gmail.com, +467-07600422
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Baking
- Reading books
- Doing research on the Internet
- Traveling
Timeline
English/French Teacher
Slättgårdsskolan
08.2022 - Current
Coordinator of name entity recognition/ part of speech tagging
Masakhane
04.2021 - 12.2022
Transcriber
Department of linguistics and philology, Uppsala University
02.2020 - 10.2020
French Teacher
Nyckelskolan
09.2019 - 08.2022
French teacher
Medborgarskolan
09.2018 - 05.2019
English Teacher
Lycee Novus
09.2014 - 09.2015
English Teacher
Lycee Madina
09.2013 - 08.2014
Translator/interpreter
Good News School
10.2012 - 11.2012
Translator
ACIMEX LTD
03.2012 - 04.2012
Survey Interviewer
INSD (National Institute of Statistics and Demography)
01.2011 - 02.2011
Forever Living Products seller and adviser
Self Employed Services
07.2009 - 09.2015
Child care Assistant
AEEMB- CERFI Burkina
07.2005 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Södertorns Högskola
Bachelor of Arts - English Applied Linguistics
University of Ouagadougou
One Year Master Degree - Applied Linguistics
University of Ouagadougou
Master of Science - Language Technology
Uppsala
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