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Pauline de Martini

Pauline de Martini

French Teacher High School
Hout Bay

Summary

Knowledgeable French and English teacher with solid foundation in teaching and classroom management. Successfully developed engaging lesson plans and fostered passion for French and English languages and cultures among students. Demonstrated proficiency in curriculum development and student assessment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

High School French Teacher

Hout Bay International School (IB School)
01.2022 - Current
  • Assessed student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments to inform instruction and provide feedback.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding with engaging lessons on French history, literature, and current events.
  • Improved student language skills by employing a variety of teaching techniques, including role-playing and multimedia presentations.

French Teacher - Primary School

Hout Bay International School (IB school)
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Facilitated learning of French language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
  • Collaborated on and implemented innovative pedagogical initiatives that focused on student-first, hands-on and experiential learning to foster French instruction.

English Teacher - High School

École française du Cap (collège et lycée)
09.2016 - 06.2021
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Contributed to development of school's English curriculum, ensuring it met learning objectives and standards.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

English Teacher

Lycée Sainte Marie
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students.

Director

La Route Des Vins
01.2008 - 2013

Wine tourism company: targetting French clients coming to visit South Africa and espacillay the wine reagion. Promoting various tours on the French market. Welcoming clients and organising their tours, taking them on tour.

Commercial Ambassador for the British Companies

British Consulate
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Developed and maintained extensive network of community contacts, resulting in increased visibility.
  • Served as organization ambassador at various charity events, promoting mission and values.
  • Established positive relationships with local business owners, leveraging those relationships to secure sponsorships.

Press and PR Director

Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Baron Philippe De Rothschild SA
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Media Relations and Press Outreach
    Builds and maintains relationships with journalists, editors, and media outlets.
    Writes and distributes press releases, pitches stories, and arranges interviews to generate media coverage.


  • Event Promotion and Publicity Campaigns
    Plans and executes PR campaigns around product launches, events, or brand initiatives.
    Coordinates media invites, manages press kits, and ensures post-event coverage.

Press and PR Attachée British Embassy

British Embassy
06.2002 - 02.2005
  • Promoting National Industries and Trade Opportunities
    Develops and distributes content that highlights national businesses, sectors, or innovations.
    Supports visibility of export-ready companies through press events, media coverage, and partnerships.
  • Organizing Media and Trade Events
    Coordinates press conferences, trade shows, business delegations, and networking events.
    Ensures strategic media coverage and engages local press to amplify commercial initiatives.
  • Monitoring Media and Market Trends
    Tracks local media for news relevant to the country’s commercial interests.
    Prepares reports or briefings on media sentiment, economic trends, or PR risks/opportunities for stakeholders.

Education

MBA - Marketing And Management

INSEEC École De Commerce
Paris
01.2007 - 01.2008

Master - Press And Public Relations

École ISERP
Paris
01.2001 - 01.2002

Licence - English Literature (Erasmus)

Guildhall University
London
01.2000 - 01.2001

DEUG (2ème année) - French And English Literature

Paris X University
Paris
01.1999 - 01.2000

DEUG (1ère année) - French And English Literature

Cergy-Pontoise University
Cergy-Pontoise
01.1997 - 01.1999

Baccalauréat - Sciences Sociales Et Économiques

Bury
Montmorency
01.1996 -

Skills

Computer skills: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer – Mac
Sports: Scuba diving, running, tennis
Other: Certified South African national tour guide, Wine tasting Master Classes in Bordeaux, courses at the Cape Wine Academy in Cape Town (Diploma level)
Passion for travel (USA, Central America, South Africa, North Africa, Europe, Asia)

References

Madame, Ledonné, Directrice, +262692023788, Lycée Français du Cap

Publications

Septembre 2007 : "Wine, Food and Tourism ou l'art de commercialiser le vin en Afrique du Sud».

Timeline

High School French Teacher

Hout Bay International School (IB School)
01.2022 - Current

French Teacher - Primary School

Hout Bay International School (IB school)
01.2021 - 06.2022

English Teacher - High School

École française du Cap (collège et lycée)
09.2016 - 06.2021

English Teacher

Lycée Sainte Marie
09.2013 - 06.2016

Director

La Route Des Vins
01.2008 - 2013

MBA - Marketing And Management

INSEEC École De Commerce
01.2007 - 01.2008

Commercial Ambassador for the British Companies

British Consulate
01.2006 - 01.2007

Press and PR Director

Mouton Rothschild, 1er Cru Classé, Baron Philippe De Rothschild SA
01.2005 - 01.2006

Press and PR Attachée British Embassy

British Embassy
06.2002 - 02.2005

Master - Press And Public Relations

École ISERP
01.2001 - 01.2002

Licence - English Literature (Erasmus)

Guildhall University
01.2000 - 01.2001

DEUG (2ème année) - French And English Literature

Paris X University
01.1999 - 01.2000

DEUG (1ère année) - French And English Literature

Cergy-Pontoise University
01.1997 - 01.1999

Baccalauréat - Sciences Sociales Et Économiques

Bury
01.1996 -
Pauline de MartiniFrench Teacher High School