Dr Mame Bassi Mbaye
Dakar, Senegal
Summary
Dynamic educator, researcher and linguist with international experience at CESAG Business School, England and France, excelling in curriculum design and cross-cultural communication. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement through innovative teaching strategies and e-learning program implementation. Passionate about fostering academic growth and mentoring diverse learners, while effectively managing educational projects and promoting international cooperation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Languages, and Education Engineering
CESAG Business School
Dakar Senegal
01.2016 - Current
- Managing CESAG Languages, Civilisations, and Pedagogical Innovations department
- Conceptualising, designinging and evaluating an MBA and a Masters programme in International Cooperation and Diplomacy
- Teaching, mentoring and supporting adult professionals from various ethnic and educational backgrounds including East and West Europeans, Asians, Arabs and most relevantly West, East and Central Africans to improve their linguistic skills and awareness, employability skills, ICT and Literacy skills
- Planning lessons, designing and updating syllabi and learning resources based on the UK national curriculum
- Sharing teaching methodologies with the team and running CPD sessions for the whole team
- Conducting mid-term and end of term course evaluations and feedback
- Running, administering and marking internally and externally assessed exams
- Filling online attendance registers, monitoring attendance and punctuality and analysing the data for end of termly and annual evaluation and review
- Organising and administering individual and group tutorial meetings
- Timetabling and administering staff for tutorials
- Marketing language centre programmes nationally and internationally
- Promoting partnerships with various organisations such as embassies, universities, regional institutions
- Working with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Implementation of education and trainng policies and procedures at the university level.
- Advising teaching staff and administration about curriculum development and use of material and equipment.
- Reviewing existing curricula for accuracy and relevance to modern standards.
- Developing instructional material used by instructors and educators.
Part-time Visiting Lecturer
Kehl University of Applied Sciences
Kehl
05.2022 - Current
- Teaching a Language Policy course at Kehl University, Germany.
- Collaborating with colleagues from other universities to share research findings or develop joint initiatives.
- Monitoring and evaluating student participation and progress, providing constructive feedback to encourage academic growth.
- Collaborating with international professors and researchers to manage education projects from start to finish.
- Implementing innovative teaching strategies to accommodate diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Supervising and mentoring students on research projects, guiding them through research methodology and academic writing best practices.
English Lecturer
New City College of Further and Higher Education
London
12.2006 - 12.2015
- Facilitated student success and academic growth new curriculum implementation.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Incorporated technology into instruction for enhanced engagement.
- Attended professional development seminars to stay abreast of trends in education.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
- Conducted research projects focusing on language acquisition techniques.
English Lecturer
BAS International College
Croydon
02.2005 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: in partnership with Croydon College Further and Higher Education
- In partnership with Croydon College Further and Higher Education
- Attended professional development seminars to stay abreast of trends in education.
- Assessed student performance through exams, papers, and other projects.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Prepared teaching materials such as and for use in classroom settings.
- Explored new teaching methods to improve student comprehension levels.
- Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
English tutor
Bootstrap Enterprises
London
02.2004 - 01.2005
- Created a positive, encouraging environment to foster student growth in language skills.
- Monitored students' academic progress and provided periodic progress reports.
- Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
- Developed handouts, study materials, and quizzes.
- Utilized multimedia resources to make learning engaging and relevant for students.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Created and implemented intervention strategies or individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
Bilingual Tutor
Air France
Paris
06.2003 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: Institut des langues et cultures
- Institut des langues et cultures
- Conducted assessments of student's language proficiency levels.
- Collaborated with other tutors in planning activities that help students learn more effectively.
- Delivered instruction individually or in small groups with support from instructor.
- Built student self-confidence by working through stages of study concepts and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and performance.
- Provided guidance on grammar, pronunciation, spelling and vocabulary usage.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Education
PhD - Science of Education (Pedagogical innovations)
Leeds Beckett University
England07.2022
Certificate in Bilingual translation - French-English
CESAG
Dakar, Senegal06.2016
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Lifelong Learning - Science of Education
University of Greenwich
London01.2014
Master of Arts(MA) - Applied Languages Studies
University of Westminster
London01.2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English (American Literature and Civilisation and Bilingual Translation, English-French-English)
University Cheikh Anta Diop
Dakar01.1997
Skills
- International experience
- Pedagogical and andragogical programme design
- Curriculum design and development
- Business English coursebook design
- Cross-cultural communication
- Translation and interpreting (French to English)
- Project management (design, budget, finance)
- Team management
- E-learning programme design, implementation and evaluation
- Flipped learning approach
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Data monitoring
- Education leadership, administration and management
- Virtual learning environment (VLE) usage
- International cooperation
Languages
- English, Native speaker level
- French, Native speaker level
- Wolof, Native speaker level
- Spanish, Intermediate level
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing football and scrabble
- Watching Formula 1 racing and quiz shows
Information Technology
- MS office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel): Advanced user
- Data monitoring, recording and update using Tribal EBS, an education management software
- Internet: Advanced user
- Designing e-learning courses using various software like Hot Potato and video-based lessons
- Advanced virtual learning environment (VLE) user i.e. Moodle
- Typing speed: 35 words per minute
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Acquired invaluable international experience by working as an English language trainer and manager in Senegal, in the UK and in Paris CDG airport at Air France
- Evaluation and designing of pedagogical and andragogical programmes, syllabi and curricula
- Designing a multi-level Business English coursebook for CESAG students and trainees
- Cross-cultural competence
- Certified translation French to English
- Managing a culturally diverse team
- Designing, implementing and evaluating e-learning programmes
- Conducting and evaluating programmes using the flipped learning approach
Accomplishments
- Contributed as a chapter writer in the book: The Future of African-European Relations: Towards an Equitable Global Society? Springer Cham May 2025
Timeline
Part-time Visiting Lecturer
Kehl University of Applied Sciences
05.2022 - Current
Head of Languages, and Education Engineering
CESAG Business School
01.2016 - Current
English Lecturer
New City College of Further and Higher Education
12.2006 - 12.2015
English Lecturer
BAS International College
02.2005 - 01.2007
English tutor
Bootstrap Enterprises
02.2004 - 01.2005
Bilingual Tutor
Air France
06.2003 - 12.2003
PhD - Science of Education (Pedagogical innovations)
Leeds Beckett University
Certificate in Bilingual translation - French-English
CESAG
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Lifelong Learning - Science of Education
University of Greenwich
Master of Arts(MA) - Applied Languages Studies
University of Westminster
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English (American Literature and Civilisation and Bilingual Translation, English-French-English)
University Cheikh Anta Diop
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