My Professional Profile
My Professional Profile
I am a French trilingual professional specialising in language education, intercultural relations and professional coaching.
My academic and professional journey has taken me across different countries, educational settings and multicultural environments, strengthening my interest in how people communicate, learn and connect across languages and cultures.
With over ten years of experience in language education, a double Master's degree in Intercultural Studies and an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), I bring together practical teaching experience, intercultural knowledge and professional coaching competencies.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, including international professionals, students and newcomers, as well as public organisations and private companies.
Fluent in French, English and Spanish, I value adaptability, curiosity, cultural sensitivity and a personalised approach to communication and learning.
Alongside my independent activities, I remain interested in professional opportunities and collaborations in international, educational and multicultural environments.
Independent French Language Coach | 2019–Present
Since 2019, I have worked as an independent language coach, designing and delivering personalised French learning programmes for individuals and groups from diverse linguistic, cultural and professional backgrounds.
I have collaborated with language education and training providers, including Mango Languages, Skillademia and Speak-Up Formation, and have held teaching positions with AMISEP (2022) and AFEC (2021). Through my collaboration with Mango Languages, I work with professionals from international organisations, including the World Bank, supporting them in developing their French communication skills for professional and everyday situations.
My experience spans a wide range of learner profiles, from international professionals and newcomers to students and individuals pursuing personal or academic language-learning goals.
My main responsibilities include:
Needs assessment and goal-setting: Identifying individual learning needs, evaluating proficiency levels and establishing clear, achievable objectives.
Programme design and delivery: Developing and facilitating personalised individual and group language-learning programmes.
Educational content development: Creating original teaching materials, practical exercises and authentic learning activities.
Adaptation and intercultural communication: Tailoring learning strategies to different linguistic levels, professional environments and cultural backgrounds.
Language development: Supporting learners in improving fluency, grammatical accuracy, linguistic precision and communication confidence.
Progress monitoring and feedback: Providing constructive, individualised feedback and adjusting programmes according to learners' progress and evolving needs.
Beyond language education, managing my independent activity has strengthened my competencies in client relations, programme development, organisation, autonomous project management and professional communication.
Working with an international clientele has also deepened my understanding of the relationship between language, culture and effective communication in diverse professional environments.
→ Explore French Language Coaching
Alongside language education, my professional journey has included several roles and international experiences related to cultural activities, educational coordination and community engagement.
Cultural Project Coordinator — Vannes, France | 2019
Experience in cultural project coordination, contributing to my understanding of project organisation and cultural initiatives.
Assistant Coordinator & Language Teacher — Barcelona, Spain | 2018
Experience combining language education and coordination in an international environment.
Cultural Programming Assistant — Nantes, France | 2017
Experience in cultural programming and the organisation of cultural activities.
Language Teacher — Acadomia & Speaking Agency, Paris | 2015
Early professional experience in language education and personalised teaching.
Additional International Experiences
My international experiences have also included WWOOFing in Chiavari, Italy (2019), and participation in an IBG international volunteer workcamp in Birkenfeld, Germany (2016).
These different experiences have contributed to my understanding of cultural diversity, adaptability and working with people from varied backgrounds.
My professional expertise is grounded in language education and communication across linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Through years of teaching and coaching, I have developed a flexible approach that combines pedagogical structure, individual assessment and authentic communication.
Core competencies
French language education
Individual and group coaching
Personalised learning programme development
Educational content creation
Written and oral communication
Multilingual communication in French, English and Spanish
Adaptation to diverse learner profiles and professional contexts
My double Master's degree in Intercultural Studies, completed in France and Spain, provided me with a multidisciplinary understanding of intercultural relations, particularly intercultural management within companies and cultural project coordination.
This academic background is complemented by international educational and professional experiences in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany.
I am particularly interested in how cultural backgrounds influence communication, relationships, professional expectations and individual experiences.
Core competencies
Intercultural understanding and awareness
Communication across cultural differences
International and multicultural environments
Cultural project coordination
Adaptability and cultural sensitivity
Cross-cultural relationship-building
I am an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), credentialed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) since 2025.
I also hold a Professional Coaching Skills Certificate from the Institute of Coaching Studies (2024), following an ICF-accredited Level 1 coaching education programme.
My coaching training has strengthened my professional competencies in active listening, reflective questioning, goal-setting and individual development.
I am especially interested in the ways cultural experiences, personal values and identity influence individual decisions, relationships and life transitions.
Core competencies
Active listening and reflective questioning
Individual needs assessment
Goal-setting and action planning
Personal and professional development
Client-centred coaching
Constructive feedback and facilitation
Internationally recognised professional coaching credential.
ICF-accredited Level 1 coaching education.
Completed with Honours.
Specialisation in intercultural management within companies and cultural project coordination. Graduated with Honours.
Specialisation in international business, communication and marketing, with advanced proficiency in English and Spanish. Erasmus exchange at Bangor University, United Kingdom. Graduated with Honours.
My additional training includes screenwriting studies at Cinécours (2016), the French BAFA qualification (2014), and international language-learning programmes in Madrid and London.
French — Native
English — Advanced / Professional Working Proficiency
Spanish — Advanced / Professional Working Proficiency
My multilingual background allows me to work with individuals from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds and to adapt my communication to diverse international contexts.
Independent Coaching Practice — In Development
I am developing an intercultural coaching practice dedicated to individuals moving to or living in France.
Building on my academic background and professional coaching qualifications, this activity focuses on cultural adaptation, identity, belonging and the experience of building a life between languages and cultures.
My aim is to support international individuals as they navigate new environments, relationships and personal or professional transitions.
→ Explore Intercultural Coaching
Alongside my professional activities, I develop educational resources and independent projects exploring languages, cultures and communication.
These include language-learning materials, bilingual educational content and projects centred on multilingualism, cultural perspectives and communication.
They reflect my ongoing interest in research, writing, education and accessible knowledge-sharing.
Alongside my independent coaching activities, I am interested in opportunities that allow me to contribute my expertise in languages, intercultural relations, education and communication.
I am particularly drawn to international organisations, educational institutions, multicultural teams and projects that value human development, effective communication and cross-cultural understanding.
My multidisciplinary background, international experiences and professional coaching qualifications allow me to bring together different perspectives and adapt to varied professional environments.
I welcome opportunities for employment, freelance collaboration and the development of meaningful international and educational projects.
→ Get in Touch at lucile.traineau@gmail.com