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Ismail Bahallou

Ismail Bahallou

Goulmima

Summary

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages

Work History

Arabic Fulbright Foreign Language Primary Teacher

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
  • Designed engaging and personalized instruction to nurture and empower students, resulting in positive learning outcomes and student goal achievement.
  • Maintained classroom through discipline, order and personal interactions.
  • Developed learning objectives for each subject area to quantify learning and set benchmarks.
  • Improved student reading levels by implementing targeted literacy interventions and progress monitoring.
  • Assessed student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback for improvement.

Englsi to Arabic Translator

Freelancer
01.2018 - Current
  • Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
  • Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
  • Translated other language books into English.
  • Translated website content from other languages to English.
  • Created detailed reports on accuracy of translated documents.
  • Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread translated documents for accuracy.
  • Ensured cultural sensitivity in all translated materials, fostering better relationships with Arabic-speaking clientele.
  • Listened to, comprehended and translated oral or written communications from English to Arabic and vice versa.
  • Reviewed and transcribed audio or internet materials with high degree of accuracy and expression.

Cross-Cultural Coordinator

Where There Be Dragons
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: Where There Be Dragons is an American organization that sends American students to different countries around the world
  • Pre-design the itineraries and locations before the arrival
  • Coordinate the home stays and lodgings for the groups
  • Conduct Moroccan Arabic and culture sessions
  • Conduct field activities
  • Coordinate their departure to the US
  • Where There Be Dragons is an American organization that sends American students to different countries around the world

Language and Culture Facilitator

US Peace Corps Morocco
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Peace Corps is an organization intent on enacting at a grassroots level in countries across the globe
  • Plan and implement lesson plans for Peace Corps Trainees based on the acquisition of specific Moroccan Arabic language competencies
  • Work closely with a group of American volunteers to support their successful integration into Moroccan culture
  • Liaise between community members, local authorities, and trainees
  • Provide the necessary translation when needed
  • Work as a facilitator for all the activities conducted by the trainees
  • Find community partners to work with
  • Peace Corps is an organization intent on enacting at a grassroots level in countries across the globe

Tamazight teacher

US Peace Corps Morocco
04.2017 - 04.2017
  • Conduct Tamazight language sessions

Counterpart and tutor

US Peace Corps Morocco
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Conduct tutoring sessions in Moroccan Arabic
  • Facilitate translation between the volunteers and their community partners
  • Provide timely and ongoing feedback and guidance to volunteers on their work and community integration

Travel Agent

Traces-Berbers
04.2013 - 07.2014
  • Response to all the clients' e-mails and reservations
  • Response to all the Airport transfers, check ins and check-outs
  • Confirm Hotels' and Riads' reservations

Education

B.A - English, Linguistics

Moulay Ismail University
01.2005 - 01.2009

Diploma of General Studies - General English studies

Moulay Ismail University

High School Diploma - Bilingual High School Diploma in Modern Arts

Mohamed V High School
01.2004 - 01.2005

Skills

    Creativity in teaching

    Lesson planning

    Bilingual teaching

    Classroom management

    Effective communication

    Activity planning

    Problem-solving abilities

    Organizational skills

    Testing and grading

    Adaptability and flexibility

    Progress reporting

    Attention to detail

    Active listening

    Interpersonal communication

Accomplishments

  • Professional Certificate, 2023, Certificate of completion of the TESOL program, American TESOL Academy Morocco.
  • Telephone Interpreting Refresher Certificate, 2021, From International School of Linguists.
  • Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator Training, 2017, Certificate of completion from Peace Corps Morocco.
  • Language and Cross-Cultural Facilitator Training, 2016, Certificate of completion from Peace Corps Morocco.
  • Project Design and Management Certification, 2015, From Peace Corps Morocco.
  • Online Certification, 2015, 'Shaping the Way We Teach, English' from University of Oregon.
  • Online Certification, 2015, 'Shaping the Way We Teach English; Paths to Success in ELT' from University of Oregon.
  • English Teaching Certification, 2011, From the Management School 'EVEFIM' Goulmima.
  • English Teaching Certification, 2010, From the Linguistic School 'Ikare' Errachidia.
  • Moroccan Driving License, 2009, Category B.

Software

Aegisub

Trados SDL (2022)

Subtitle Edit

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

InDesign

languages

Arabic: Native

English: Advanced

French: Professional working knowledge

Tamazight: Mother tongue

Moroccan Arabic: Native

Tahslheit: Professional working knowledge


Timeline

Arabic Fulbright Foreign Language Primary Teacher

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
08.2024 - Current

Cross-Cultural Coordinator

Where There Be Dragons
06.2018 - 12.2018

Englsi to Arabic Translator

Freelancer
01.2018 - Current

Tamazight teacher

US Peace Corps Morocco
04.2017 - 04.2017

Language and Culture Facilitator

US Peace Corps Morocco
09.2016 - 12.2017

Counterpart and tutor

US Peace Corps Morocco
01.2015 - 08.2015

Travel Agent

Traces-Berbers
04.2013 - 07.2014

B.A - English, Linguistics

Moulay Ismail University
01.2005 - 01.2009

High School Diploma - Bilingual High School Diploma in Modern Arts

Mohamed V High School
01.2004 - 01.2005

Diploma of General Studies - General English studies

Moulay Ismail University
Ismail Bahallou