Dr. Rima Naima Benghalem

Career History

French Language Instructor | Ahliyyah School for Girls & Bishop's School for Boys (Amman, Jordan)

Taught French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to students of various levels. ( for more than 10 years)

Supervised DELF Scolaire exam preparation and student participation in the Francophonie contest.

Developed instructional materials and contributed to language curriculum planning.

Japanese Language Instructor | Embassy of Japan (Amman, Jordan)

Taught JLPT Level 5 and beginner Japanese to diplomats and language enthusiasts.

Created engaging lesson plans incorporating culture and conversation.

Translator & Interpreter | ProZ.com & Freelance

Provided professional translation and interpretation services for Arabic, French, English, and Japanese.

Worked with legal, technical, medical, literary, and audiovisual documents.

Illustrator & Cartoonist | Freelance

Created artwork for school booklets and visual learning materials.

Mastering the Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chanoyu) | Amman, Jordan

Practiced and taught the Japanese Tea Ceremony (Chado/Sado).

Organized cultural events and training sessions.

Interpreting & Translating | Algeria & International

Collaborated with NGOs and international organizations, including:

Translators Without Borders (TWB), UNESCO, WHO, MSF, UNHABITAT, Shelter Cluster (IFRC-CGPS).

Specializing in legal, medical, technical, and literary translation.

Trainer & TOT Instructor | Various Institutions

French Language Trainer & DELF Supervisor – Institut Français, Jordan

French Language instructor - Midocean university

Certified TOT Trainer in Translation – Aria Ecole de Formation, Algeria 

Specialized Professional Certified Trainer of Translators – Torjoman Al-Arab, UTIA, Nada Alzuhur 

Certified International Trainer in Translation – Liverpool College for International Studies, UK 

Certified TOT Trainer (Translation & Soft Skills) – International Academy for Training & Development, Jordan 

Former Official Agent | Torjoman Al-Arab (Algeria)

Business French Lecturer | Midocean University 

Conducting workshops on Business French & Professional Communication.

Training students on industry-specific vocabulary and corporate language.

University Lecturer | Midocean University

Maîtresse de conférences – La Traduction Audiovisuelle

Teaching advanced courses in audiovisual translation, subtitling, and dubbing.

Researching accessibility in translation, including audio description and subtitling for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Leading seminars on the challenges and technological evolution of AVT.

Select Projects & Achievements

✔️ Translated film script of "Spy Eyes 2" movie  by director Zakaria Ramadan.

✔️ Translated the short story collection "عجائب يا زمن" (Arabic to French).

✔️ Official Translator of Dr. Ibrahim Talaat Ibrahim’s book:

"Introduction to Translation: A Concise Reference with Regard to English and Arabic Translation" (English to French).

✔️ Delivered conferences and training sessions on audiovisual translation, business French, and translation ethics.

✔️ Interpreted for international organizations (UNESCO, UNHABITAT, WISE Conference, Norwegian, French, and Swedish missions).

✔️ Led a seminar on "The Future of Shakespearean Film Adaptation", focusing on linguistic and cultural challenges in subtitling and dubbing.

✔️ Translated academic and scientific papers in multiple disciplines.

✔️ Certified in multiple professional translation and interpretation training programs.

Educational Background

Honorary Doctorate in Translation & Interpretation – Torjoman Al-Arab Association, UTIA, Nada Alzuhur (2024)

Master’s Degree in Translating & Performing Arts – Université Djillali Liabes, Algeria (2019, Class Prize Winner)

Bachelor’s Degree in Interpreting & Translation (Arabic-French-English) – Université Djillali Liabes, Algeria (2006)

Certifications & Training

🏅 ICDL Certification – Advanced Digital & Office Skills

🏅 Specialized Professional Certified Trainer of Translators – Torjoman Al-Arab, Nada Alzuhur, UTIA

🏅 Certified TOT Trainer (Translation & Soft Skills) – International Academy for Training & Development

🏅 Certified International Trainer in Translation – Liverpool College for International Studies

🏅 CAT Tools & Translation Technology Training – Trados, MemoQ, Memsource

🏅 Basic & Advanced Translator Training – Translators Without Borders

🏅 French Language Teaching Certification (DELF Supervisor) – Institut Français

🏅 Certificate in Japanese Grammar

🏅 Japanese Language & Culture Training – JICA, University of Tokyo, University of Autonoma Barcelona

Languages

✔️ Arabic (Native)

✔️ French (Fluent)

✔️ English (Fluent)

✔️ Japanese (proffecient)