Hi there! I AM Akhenaton Kayembe, a Congolese-born language professional based in Botswana with a strong background in French education and multilingual media work. I have over five years of experience teaching IGCSE Foreign Language French at Newton International School and I also work as a freelance translator, interpreter, editor, and voice-over artist on diverse online and in-person projects. I thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments and am passionate about helping learners develop confidence in French while delivering clear, culturally aware translations for global teams, including SADC, WHO, NEPAD and pharmaceutical communications with Next Edition Media. I’m excited to bring my teaching experience and multilingual skills to new opportunities in education and media.

Akhenaton Kayembe

Hi there! I AM Akhenaton Kayembe, a Congolese-born language professional based in Botswana with a strong background in French education and multilingual media work. I have over five years of experience teaching IGCSE Foreign Language French at Newton International School and I also work as a freelance translator, interpreter, editor, and voice-over artist on diverse online and in-person projects. I thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments and am passionate about helping learners develop confidence in French while delivering clear, culturally aware translations for global teams, including SADC, WHO, NEPAD and pharmaceutical communications with Next Edition Media. I’m excited to bring my teaching experience and multilingual skills to new opportunities in education and media.

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Hi there! I AM Akhenaton Kayembe, a Congolese-born language professional based in Botswana with a strong background in French education and multilingual media work. I have over five years of experience teaching IGCSE Foreign Language French at Newton International School and I also work as a freelance translator, interpreter, editor, and voice-over artist on diverse online and in-person projects.

I thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments and am passionate about helping learners develop confidence in French while delivering clear, culturally aware translations for global teams, including SADC, WHO, NEPAD and pharmaceutical communications with Next Edition Media. I’m excited to bring my teaching experience and multilingual skills to new opportunities in education and media.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Advanced
Lingala
Intermediate
Swahili
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cambridge IGCSE Secondary Foreign Language French Teacher at Newton International School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025
Plan and deliver Foreign Language French teaching aligned with the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus; develop listening, reading, speaking and writing activities for Forms 1-5 using Tricolore and Cambridge IGCSE materials; create a disciplined, participative, professional and safe learning environment; prepare yearly CAIE syllabus, scheme of work and monthly reports for school leadership; oversee continuous assessment and examination marking when applicable.
Freelance Translator, Interpreter, Transcriber, Proofreader & Editor, Voice-over Artist at Next Edition Media (Part-time) / SADC & partner projects
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance French translation, interpretation, transcription, proofreading and editing; voice-over recording for SADC, WHO, NEPAD, FORUS, Api Benin Botswana pharmaceutical projects; translation and editing of French-English scripts; remote and on-site collaboration for multi-language media projects.

Education

B Bus (Hons) International Business, Business & Globalization at Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Botswana
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services