Profile
French as a foreign language trainer with over 30 years of experience teaching diverse audiences, ranging from business professionals and federal agents to international researchers and children. Specialized in creating interactive, immersive learning experiences tailored to the specific needs of each learner.
Professional Experience
Since 2020
École Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (ESCP)
Berlin
- Interactive digital courses (A1 to C1) for a Grande École (ESCP).
Since 2020
GIZ (Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)
Berlin
- Intensive teaching via MS Teams and Atingi platform (GIZ).
Since 2006
Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI) e.V.
Berlin
- French courses for employees (B1, B2, C1) and preparation for professional stays.
Since 2005
Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin
Berlin
- Individual tutoring for international researchers and professors.
Since 1992
Sprachschule Lernbrücke
Berlin
- Courses for federal agents (BKA) in preparation for missions abroad.
2018 – 2019
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Import Promotion Desk Project
Berlin
- Language training for specialists, import promotion, and trade development.
2015 – 2019
Adolf Glassmann Elementary School
Berlin
- Teaching French-speaking students in small classes: from literacy to writing.
2011 – 2012
Evangelical Elementary School Wilmersdorf
Berlin
- Teaching German-speaking students in small classes.
1999 – 2000
Business Management Further Training Company (BFG mbH)
Berlin, Paris
- Intensive courses in Paris, fully self-organized (travel, accommodation, guided tours, and language classes).
1996 – 2006
Alpadia Language School (formerly Prolog)
Berlin
- Intensive courses, small groups, and private lessons.
1995 – 2001
Transnational Language Trips
Paris, Cevennes, Dakar
- Organization of language trips for Berlin students of all nationalities; multi-week intensive courses with integrated cultural programs.
References
Available upon request. Examples of academic contacts:
- Prof. Robert Pippin, The University of Chicago
- Prof. Mark R. Cohen, Princeton University
- Prof. Ulrike Haas, Ruhr-Universität Bochum