Chaimae Laafuo
@chaimaelaafuo
Lecturer and CELTA-certified linguistics expert who improves language learning through rigorous analysis and editing.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven PhD student in Linguistics and a CELTA-certified English teacher with substantial experience in editing, proofreading, and language instruction. My work is grounded in linguistic analysis—syntax, morphology, phonology, and semantics—which I apply to refine texts and strengthen learners’ communicative skills.
In my current role as a lecturer at Ibn Tofail University-ESEF, I design lesson plans aligned with learning objectives and international English language standards, using learner-centered, culturally inclusive approaches. I also bring proven editorial expertise from remote proofreading and editing work, correcting spelling, grammar, syntax, and clarity while preserving the original style—always with attention to accuracy, deadlines, and quality.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lecturer in English
Ibn Tofail University-ESEF
Feb 2026 - Present (3 months)
Delivered undergraduate lectures on English language and linguistics, integrating linguistic theory into lesson plans for diverse student groups. Collaborated on assessment design aligned with learning objectives and international English standards and facilitated workshops on academic writing and learner-centered teaching.
Proofreader and Editor
Freelance
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Provided editing and proofreading services by correcting spelling, grammar, verbosity, and syntax while preserving the original style and linguistic features. Collaborated with authors, managed multiple revision projects, met editorial deadlines, and used digital editing tools to ensure text accuracy and quality.
Planned lessons and created teaching materials, worksheets, and assessments for international learners of different ages and proficiency levels. Taught general and business English and prepared students for Cambridge exams (IELTS, TOEIC, TOFEL), providing feedback to improve writing, speaking, and overall language proficiency while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
English Language Teacher
51Talk
May 2019 - Apr 2024 (4 years 11 months)
Designed personalized lesson plans and delivered English instruction for learners across young learners, adults, and corporate students. Taught IELTS, business English, and general communication using innovative applied-linguistics approaches, continuously assessing progress and updating digital and printed materials to support engagement and intercultural awareness.
Teacher of English (EFL)
ITI
Feb 2024 - Mar 2024 (1 month)
Taught beginner to intermediate non-native English learners with lessons grounded in phonology and morphology to support pronunciation and grammar development. Conducted error analysis in student writing, developed tailored materials for multiple proficiency levels, and assessed progress using feedback aligned with CELTA standards.
English Teacher
Cambridge Center
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Taught individual and group English lessons to students of different nationalities with a focus on accurate pronunciation and clear written English. Developed teaching guides and resources, set targeted weekly assignments, supported learning goal-setting, and encouraged group discussion to build confidence and fluency.
English Teacher (Middle School)
Bashair El Khair
Sep 2015 - Jul 2018 (2 years 10 months)
Taught English as a second language to elementary and middle school students using a Cambridge textbook program. Created learning goals, adapted instruction for student success, and supported accurate pronunciation and writing through structured guidance and practice.
English Teacher (Secondary)
Gauss
Sep 2015 - Jul 2016 (10 months)
Taught English as a second language for middle and high school students within a Cambridge textbook program. Set learning goals with students, adapted teaching to support progress, and reinforced accurate pronunciation and written English through ongoing practice.
Education
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Ibn Tofail University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Linguistics
2025 -
Pursuing a PhD in Linguistics with a focus on advanced discourse analysis, second language acquisition, and applying linguistic theory to educational and training settings. Coursework and research also cover postcolonial theory and historical linguistics, alongside syntax, morphology, and phonetics/phonology.
Ibn Tofail University
Master of Arts, Linguistics
Master of Arts in Linguistics completed in Nov 2024, including coursework in linguistics and a graduate dissertation in stylistics. Training covers syntax and grammatical structures, morphology, phonetics/phonology, and semantic/pragmatic theories for effective communication.
Ibn Tofail University
Bachelor of Fundamental Studies in English, English Literature
Bachelor of Fundamental Studies in English completed in Jun 2017, focusing on English literature and its historical development. The program also included linguistic research methods and data analysis, with training in academic writing and comparative linguistics.
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