DFA Academic Director
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Over 40 years of experience in the field of teaching German as a Foreign Language (DaF)
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Extensive background as a German teacher at public high schools and a prominent STEM school
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Experienced teacher trainer: conducted training workshops across Egypt in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut and the Egyptian Ministry of Education
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Strong didactic and methodological skills, developed through participation in several advanced training courses in Germany (Munich, Hamburg, Kotsching)
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Contributed to the development of the Egyptian high school (Abitur) exam, showing a deep understanding of educational standards
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In-depth knowledge of Hueber and Klett teaching materials, including supporting and training other instructors on their use
Educational & Interpersonal Competencies
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Skilled at teaching both adolescents and adult learners
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Trainer and mentor for teachers, with a proven ability to lead, support, and inspire
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Team-oriented and communicative, shown through her collaborative work with national educational authorities
Linguistic & Intercultural Strengths
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German proficiency at B2/C1 level
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Native Arabic speaker, ideal for intercultural mediation
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Solid English skills
Academic Background & Lifelong Learning
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Graduated from Ain Shams University, German Department with honors (“Sehr gut”)
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Completed a study semester at the University of Essen, Germany
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Actively pursued continued professional development, including DLL (Deutsch Lehren Lernen) certifications