Dr. Sihem Hamlaoui
Marburg
Summary
Teaching and learning specialist with a PhD in education and new technology, possessing extensive experience in higher education, secondary education, and international contexts. Expertise includes curriculum design, digital pedagogy, blended learning, and multilingual education, with a focus on technology-enhanced learning in the MENA region. Proven ability to create engaging learning environments, develop instructional materials, and integrate digital tools to support diverse learners. Committed to research-informed teaching innovation, faculty support, and inclusive educational practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of English
Kaufmannische Schulen Marburg
Marburg
01.2021 - Current
- Teach English in vocational secondary education using student-centered and competence-oriented approaches.
- Design lessons and learning activities that support language development, participation, and practical communication skills.
- Adapt instruction to diverse learner needs and educational backgrounds.
- Integrate digital tools and interactive methods into classroom practice.
English Lecturer
Philipps-Universitat Marburg
Marburg
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Designed and taught English language courses for university students from diverse academic disciplines.
- Developed original teaching materials, including digital resources and learning videos, to support student engagement and language development.
- Integrated e-learning and blended-learning elements into face-to-face teaching.
- Assessed student performance through coursework, oral assessments, and final evaluations.
- Supported students in developing academic communication, learning strategies, and confidence in spoken English.
Teacher of French
Waldorfschule Marburg
Marburg
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Planned and delivered French instruction with attention to learner engagement, communication, and inclusive practice.
- Used interactive methods to foster motivation and participation.
Peace Education Consultant
Search for Common Ground
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Contributed to peace education initiatives in an international NGO context.
- Supported educational work related to dialogue, intercultural understanding, and social responsibility.
Teacher of Arabic
GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit
Bonn
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered Arabic language instruction in a professional training context.
- Adapted teaching to learner needs and course goals in an intercultural environment.
Teacher of English and French
Gesamtschule Battenberg
Battenberg
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Taught English and French to secondary-level students across different educational tracks.
- Designed classroom activities to strengthen oral and written communication skills.
- Supported learners through differentiated instruction, language development, and exam preparation.
Intern, Education and Employment Promotion
GOPA Worldwide Consultants GmbH
Bad Homburg
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Supported education-related project work in an international development context.
- Contributed to project support, educational programming, and policy-oriented activities.
Research Associate
Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS), Philipps-Universitat Marburg
Marburg
01.2015 - 12.2020
- Conducted independent academic research on education, technology, and the MENA region.
- Supported the preparation and delivery of seminar teaching in undergraduate and graduate contexts.
- Identified, selected, and pedagogically structured academic texts for teaching.
- Contributed to the organization of international conferences and workshops.
- Worked collaboratively in interdisciplinary academic settings and supported research-related coordination.
Education
PhD - Education and New Technology
Philipps-Universitat Marburg
Marburg, Germany01-2020
MA - Linguistics and Web Technologies
Philipps-Universitat Marburg
Marburg, Germany01-2013
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Linguistics (English)
Institut Superieur des Langues de Tunis
Tunis, TunisiaSkills
- Teaching and learning in higher education
- Curriculum and course design
- Digital pedagogy and blended learning
- Educational technology and e-learning
- Evidence-informed teaching practice
- Inclusive and student-centered pedagogy
- Instructional materials development
- Assessment and feedback practices
- Scholarship of teaching and learning
- Multilingual and intercultural communication
- Faculty and student support
- AI-aware teaching and learning innovation
- Curriculum design
- Blended learning and e-learning
- Learning platforms
- Video production for teaching
- Academic communication
- Workshop and seminar support
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive and Google Docs
- Outlook
- Zoom
- Online collaboration tools
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
Languages
Arabic
Beginner
A1
French
Beginner
A1
English
Beginner
A1
German
Beginner
A1
Custom Section
- Designed and implemented original teaching materials for language learning, including digital and video-based resources.
- Integrated blended learning and e-learning approaches into classroom teaching.
- Supported students' development of academic communication, learning strategies, and classroom participation.
- Contributed to seminar planning, text selection, and pedagogical preparation in higher education.
- Worked across multilingual, multicultural, and interdisciplinary learning environments.
- Researched technology-enhanced learning, digital education, and innovation in higher education.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
English Lecturer
Philipps-Universitat Marburg
01.2023 - 01.2025
Teacher of English
Kaufmannische Schulen Marburg
01.2021 - Current
Teacher of French
Waldorfschule Marburg
01.2021 - 01.2023
Peace Education Consultant
Search for Common Ground
01.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher of Arabic
GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit
01.2020 - 12.2020
Teacher of English and French
Gesamtschule Battenberg
01.2019 - 12.2020
Intern, Education and Employment Promotion
GOPA Worldwide Consultants GmbH
01.2019 - 12.2020
Research Associate
Center for Near and Middle Eastern Studies (CNMS), Philipps-Universitat Marburg
01.2015 - 12.2020
PhD - Education and New Technology
Philipps-Universitat Marburg
MA - Linguistics and Web Technologies
Philipps-Universitat Marburg
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Linguistics (English)
Institut Superieur des Langues de Tunis