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Michael Freutel

@michaelfreutel

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Experienced senior lecturer and German language educator specializing in curriculum development and academic mentoring.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek teaching or academic coordination roles where I can design curricula, mentor students, use blended learning tools, and support international programs.

I am a senior lecturer and experienced German-language educator with a strong background in curriculum development, didactics, and academic coordination across higher-education and secondary-school contexts.

I have held academic and teaching roles in Germany, Malaysia, Switzerland, Denmark, and the Czech Republic, supervising undergraduate research, designing curricula, and preparing students for international dual-degree programmes.

My strengths include course and program coordination, academic editing and proofreading for publishing projects, and implementing blended and digital learning tools such as Moodle and Zoom to enhance instruction.

I am practical, articulate, and student-focused, committed to high-quality instruction and assessment, classroom management, and fostering multilingual competence among learners.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Visiting Senior Lecturer

Current

University Malaysia Pahang

Mar 2023 - Present (3 years)

Responsible for academic and linguistic preparation of local students for continuation of degree programmes at German universities within dual-degree frameworks.

Curriculum Development Academic Advising Higher Education Teaching

Teacher, Advanced Secondary

SIS Swiss International School Friedrichshafen

Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 (3 months)

Taught German and social sciences to advanced secondary students, delivering curriculum-aligned instruction and assessments.

Social Sciences Lesson planning Classroom Management Assessments

Teacher, Advanced Secondary

Docemus Grammar School

Aug 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Taught German achievement course, politics and rhetoric, and prepared students for examinations through targeted instruction and evaluations.

Politics Exam Preparation Classroom Management

Teacher

School for Social Pedagogy Berlin

Jan 2020 - Jun 2020 (5 months)

Taught German grammar and literature, designing lessons to develop language competence and literary analysis skills.

Literature Classroom Management

Academic Consultant

EF Education First

Dec 2019 - May 2020 (5 months)

Developed courses and curricula for language programmes, aligning materials with learning outcomes and institutional standards.

Curriculum Development Quality Assurance ELT Project Coordination

Academic Editor & Proofreader

University of Copenhagen

Sep 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 3 months)

Proofread and subedited academic publishing projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines.

Proofreading Subediting Academic Publishing Quality Control Attention To Detail

Substitute Teacher

Montessori Secondary School

Jan 2019 - May 2019 (4 months)

Provided temporary instruction in German and history, maintaining continuity of learning and classroom routines during staff absence.

German Instruction Classroom Management Student Engagement

Teacher, Advanced Secondary

Senate Administration for Education Berlin

Aug 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Taught German, social sciences and German as a foreign language, contributing to curriculum delivery and student assessment across schools.

German Instruction Social Sciences Assessments Classroom Management

Teacher, Secondary

International-Assoc. School

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 (7 months)

Taught German, social sciences and German as a foreign language, implementing pedagogical methods for diverse learners.

Social Sciences Lesson planning Classroom Management

Lecturer & Coordinator

University of Malaya

May 2011 - Sep 2015 (4 years 4 months)

Conducted undergraduate courses in linguistics, didactics and curriculum development; supervised final exam papers and served on multiple program committees.

Linguistics Curriculum Development Course Coordination Higher Education Teaching

Language Instructor

Institute Cannel Crossings

Jan 2011 - May 2011 (4 months)

Taught German as a foreign language to learners at varying proficiency levels, focusing on communicative competence.

Lesson planning

Director of Studies

Bella Lingua

Jan 2005 - Dec 2010 (5 years 11 months)

Inspected and evaluated teachers, planned and designed the annual school programme, and managed academic operations for the language institute.

Teacher Evaluation Curriculum Design Staff Development Quality Assurance

Language Instructor

Škoda Auto / Public Service (Prague)

Sep 1999 - Nov 2007 (8 years 2 months)

Taught German as a foreign language to employees and public service participants, delivering workplace-relevant language instruction.

Lesson planning Business German Adult Education Communication Skills

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Free University of Berlin

Master of Arts, German Studies and Communication

1991 - 1998

Activities and societies: Coursework in linguistics, didactics, curriculum development, literature and regional studies; supervision of final exam papers.

Completed interdisciplinary studies majoring in German Studies and Communication, graduating with a Master of Arts (M.A.).