Jean Lionel PIEPUWOUO
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
Organised and dedicated language teacher with experience in international school settings, skilled in creating engaging, student-centred learning environments that promote academic excellence and global citizenship. Proficient in teaching Spanish and French, with a strong focus on language acquisition, cultural awareness, and differentiated instruction. Committed to supporting diverse learners in achieving fluency, confidence, and success in international curricula.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
MFL Spanish Teacher and IGCSE Examiner
Children's International School, Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2022 - 04.2026
- Plan and prepare engaging Spanish lessons across all key stages using communicative approaches to develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Assist in preparing students for Edexcel IGCSE and A-Level Spanish examinations.
- Foster positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners and promotes global citizenship and cultural awareness.
- Assess and monitor student progress through formative and summative strategies, providing targeted feedback to improve attainment and exam performance.
- Serve as Year 9 Form Tutor, providing pastoral care, monitoring wellbeing and progress, and liaising with parents to support student development.
MFL French and Spanish Teacher
Living Fountain International School Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, ensuring maximum learning efficiency.
- Enhanced student understanding of Spanish and French cultures by organising regular cultural immersion activities.
- Fostered positive learning environment with implementation of dynamic teaching strategies.
- Conducted parent-teacher meetings, discussing student progress and areas of improvement.
- Enforced consistent behaviour management strategies and disciplinary measures to minimise low-level disruption to learning.
MFL Spanish Teacher
Oxford Manor College, Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Supported subject planning across key stages 3 and 4, fostering positive relationships with students and enhancing their well-being.
- Prepared key stage 3 and 4 students for IGCSE exams, collaborating with head of MFL department to align departmental objectives.
- Designed and administered assessments to monitor students' language proficiency and track their progress over time.
- Managed classroom dynamics to create inclusive environment that facilitates effective learning.
- Served as Year 8 Form Tutor, providing pastoral care, monitoring wellbeing and progress, and liaising with parents to support student development.
Spanish Teacher and Head of Spanish
Laic Private College, Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Planned and prepared well-structured lessons for middle and high school students.
- Taught Spanish in alignment with national curriculum requirements.
- Set and marked assignments, including examinations.
Supported students in preparation for national examinations (General Baccalaureate). - Assisted in writing termly reports for Spanish department.
- Developed support plans for underachieving students and designed curriculum to meet national standards.
Created and led activities for Spanish club. - Led after-school Spanish club activities, fostering interest outside regular class hours.
Education
Master's degree - Education, in French
University of Yaoundé
Yaoundé, Cameroon 09.2016 - 07.2017
Bachelor's degree - Spanish Language and Literature Studies
University of Douala
Douala, Cameroon 09.2012 - 07.2015
Master's degree - Teaching Spanish as a Foreign and Second Language
Universidad San Jorge
Spain 10.2024 - 07.2025
PGCE (International) - Education
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom 10.2022 - 06.2023
Skills
- Multilingual communication and classroom management
- Lesson planning and curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction and assessment
- Technology integration and collaboration
- Adaptability, flexibility, Creativity and resilience under pressure
- Experience with interactive whiteboards
- Experience with exam invigilation
- Safeguarding and child protection understanding
- Building positive learning environments
- Exam Preparation Strategies
Certification
- TRCN: Certified and Licensed Teacher
- Qualification in teaching Spanish language and Literature in Secondary.
- Cambridge Assessment International: Certificate in speaking Test Training Program Cambridge IGCSE Spanish (0530) | Self-Study Course. January- March2019.
- Oplex Careers: Lesson Planning in Teaching 29th March 2021.
- Microsoft Certified Educator: Technology Literacy for Educators - 21st Century Learning Design. February 9th, 2023
- The National College: Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff (2022-23). 21st October 2022.
- The National College: Certificate in Understanding Child-on-Child Abuse and Bullying between Children and Young People. 10th November 2022.
- The National College: Midday Supervisors: Maximizing Your Role to Support Safeguarding |Secondary. 11th November 2022
- National Association of Examinations Officers: Invigilator Digital Accreditation 2021/2022.
- Harvard exd: Introduction to Family Engagement in Education
- Pearson Edexcel: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Spanish - Conducting the Speaking exam. March 2022
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE French, German and Spanish: (Module 1) Reading. January 2023.
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE French, German and Spanish: (Module 2) Writing. January 2023.
- Pearson Edexcel International GCSE French, German and Spanish: Approaches to Listening and Speaking.
- National Association of Examinations Officers: Invigilator Digital Accreditation 2022/2023.
- British Council: Safeguarding For Teachers. 2023.
- The National College: Intermediate Certificate in Pedagogy for International School Teachers. 2024
- The National College: Annual Certificate in Child Protection and Safeguarding for Staff for International Schools (2023-2024
- The National College: Secondary Languages: Effective Subject Leadership. 2024
- The National College: Secondary MFL: Best Practice in Curriculum Planning and Assessment. November 2022.
- National Association of Examinations Officers: Invigilator Digital Accreditation 2023/2024.
Language Skills
French language - Native speaker.
Spanish language - Advanced, nearly native.
English language - Advanced.
Latin language - Studied
Affiliations
- Reading (especially literature and language learning resources)
- Travel and cultural exploration
- Educational technology and digital learning tools
- Sports and fitness (team or individual activities)
- Music, film, and world cultures
Timeline
Master's degree - Teaching Spanish as a Foreign and Second Language
Universidad San Jorge
10.2024 - 07.2025
PGCE (International) - Education
Liverpool John Moores University
10.2022 - 06.2023
MFL Spanish Teacher and IGCSE Examiner
Children's International School, Lagos
02.2022 - 04.2026
MFL French and Spanish Teacher
Living Fountain International School Abuja
08.2020 - 01.2022
MFL Spanish Teacher
Oxford Manor College, Abuja
08.2018 - 07.2020
Master's degree - Education, in French
University of Yaoundé
09.2016 - 07.2017
Spanish Teacher and Head of Spanish
Laic Private College, Yaoundé
08.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor's degree - Spanish Language and Literature Studies
University of Douala
09.2012 - 07.2015