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Sarra Gkanem

Sarra Gkanem

Nicosia

Summary

Highly motivated and multilingual professional with a diverse background in teaching, cultural event coordination, and project management. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments, organize successful events, and manage operations in dynamic settings. Seeking to leverage strong linguistic abilities (Greek, French, English, Italian, German, Spanish) and extensive experience in education and cultural institutions to contribute to a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

French and Greek Professor

Language Bird
05.2025 - Current
  • Deliver engaging French and Greek language instruction to diverse students via an online platform.
  • Develop and adapt teaching materials to meet individual student needs and learning objectives.
  • Utilized interactive online tools and resources to enhance student participation and learning outcomes.

Event coordinator and assistant

La Boîte à Lire
Nicosia
09.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with clients to identify their goals and expectations from the event.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services for events.
  • Provide comprehensive support for daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning.

French professor

American College
Nicosia
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented course materials, such as syllabi, lectures, readings, assignments and exams.
  • Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.

Manager

KCINEPLEX
Nicosia
12.2017 - 10.2021
  • Coordinated various events.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

Internship-Assistant-Department of Culture

Alliance française of Venice
Venice
10.2015 - 02.2016

Education

Master - French Studies

Paris 3 Nouvelle Sorbonne
Paris, France
01.2016

Degree - French language and literature

University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
01.2014

Erasmus - Department of French literature

Paris 4 Sorbonne
Paris, France
01.2014

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Makarios III
Nicosia, Cyprus
01.2007

Skills

  • Curriculum development
  • Language instruction
  • Student assessment
  • Online teaching
  • Learning management systems
  • Event coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving

Conferences

  • De la voix à la parole, French department at the University of Cyprus, 2007
  • Traduction et appropriation d'une langue étrangère, University of Cyprus, University of Poitiers, 04/18/13 - 04/19/13

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 12/22/89
  • Nationality: Cypriot

Additional Information

Member of the Cypriot association of Semiotics founded on 03/09/13.

Honours And Awards

Second prize at the contest of the French-speaking countries organised by the Embassy of France in Cyprus in 2007.

Personal Skills

Languages:

  • Greek: Native
  • French: C2 (Proficient)
  • English: B2 (Upper Intermediate)
  • Italian: B2 (Upper Intermediate)
  • German: B1 (Intermediate)
  • Spanish: A2 (Elementary)
  • Sign Language: A1 (Beginner)

Timeline

French and Greek Professor

Language Bird
05.2025 - Current

French professor

American College
02.2024 - 06.2024

Event coordinator and assistant

La Boîte à Lire
09.2022 - Current

Manager

KCINEPLEX
12.2017 - 10.2021

Internship-Assistant-Department of Culture

Alliance française of Venice
10.2015 - 02.2016

Master - French Studies

Paris 3 Nouvelle Sorbonne

Degree - French language and literature

University of Cyprus

Erasmus - Department of French literature

Paris 4 Sorbonne

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Makarios III
Sarra Gkanem