Rivosoa Miray TOLINANDRASANA
Antsirabe
Summary
Education and training professional with over 17 years of experience in teacher development, adult learning, foreign language education, and competency-based training. Successfully trained, coached, and supported more than 1,000 pre-service and in-service teachers across Madagascar through workshops, classroom observation, mentoring, and professional development programs. Experienced in designing and delivering practical, learner-centered training solutions, conducting training needs assessments, evaluating learning outcomes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled at working in multicultural and resource-limited environments and committed to improving educational quality through capacity building and instructional support. Fluent in Malagasy, French (DALF C2), and English.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Consultant Teacher Trainer & Foreign Language Educator
Independent Consultant
Antsirabe, Madagascar
04.2021 - Current
- Design and facilitate competency-based training programs for educators, professionals, and adult learners.
- Conduct learning needs assessments and adapt training content to diverse professional contexts.
- Deliver professional development workshops using participatory and learner-centered methodologies.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and prepare reports with recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
- Facilitate approximately 3–5 professional development workshops annually.
- Support adult learners through coaching, mentoring, and individualized learning strategies.
- Self-Employed
Permanent EFL Teacher Trainer
CRFRP (Regional Center for Professional Training and Research)
Antsirabe, Madagascar
03.2020 - Current
- Deliver pre-service and in-service teacher training in pedagogy, lesson planning, classroom management, assessment, and learner-centered instructional approaches.
- Develop training curricula, learning materials, and workshop content aligned with national competency-based education standards.
- Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching, mentoring, and structured feedback to support instructional improvement.
- Facilitate professional development activities that strengthen teaching effectiveness and learner outcomes.
- Contribute to teacher capacity-building initiatives and continuous professional development programs.
- Part-Time (20 hours/week)
Consultant French and EFL Teacher (Grades 6–8)
The Excelsior School
Antsirabe, Madagascar
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Planned and delivered engaging English and French language lessons aligned with curriculum requirements.
- Designed interactive and real-life communication activities that strengthened students' language proficiency and confidence.
- Assessed student progress and implemented targeted remediation strategies to address learning gaps.
- Maintained regular communication with parents and school leadership regarding students’ academic, social, and behavioral development.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged learner participation and success.
- Part-Time (16 hours/week)
Consultant French Language Teacher
Alliance Française
Antsirabe, Madagascar
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered French language instruction to children, adolescents, and adult learners in group settings.
- Developed engaging learning activities that promoted communication, creativity, and learner participation.
- Adapted instructional approaches to diverse learner needs and proficiency levels.
- Maintained regular communication with families regarding learner progress and development.
- Integrated music, arts, and interactive learning techniques to increase learner engagement and motivation.
- Part-Time (10 hours/week)
Pedagogic Coordinator
CRFRP
Mananjary, Madagascar
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Coordinated teacher training programs and ensured consistent implementation of educational activities.
- Supervised training teams and monitored instructional quality across multiple training initiatives.
- Supported planning, scheduling, implementation, and reporting of professional development activities.
- Ensured alignment with competency-based education frameworks and national pedagogical standards.
- Collaborated with trainers and educational stakeholders to strengthen program effectiveness.
Permanent EFL Teacher Trainer
CRFRP
Mananjary, Madagascar
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Designed and facilitated teacher training modules based on national educational standards and competency frameworks.
- Trained and coached pre-service and in-service teachers through workshops, classroom observations, and mentoring activities.
- Monitored teaching practices and provided constructive feedback to improve instructional quality.
- Promoted active learning, inclusive pedagogy, and student-centered teaching methodologies.
- Contributed to large-scale teacher professional development initiatives across multiple educational settings.
- Played a key role in the training and support of more than 1,000 teachers throughout my career in teacher education.
Education
Special Master in Training and Development - Educational Sciences
École Normale Supérieure, University of Fianarantsoa
01-2017
Bachelor's Degree - English Language
University of Antananarivo
01-2004
Skills
- Teacher Professional Development
- Adult Learning and Andragogy
- Training Design and Facilitation
- Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET)
- Curriculum and Learning Materials Development
- Classroom Observation and Instructional Coaching
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
- Training Needs Assessment
- Workshop Facilitation and Capacity Building
- Learning Outcome Evaluation and Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Educational Leadership and Team Coordination
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Online Learning and Digital Education Tools
Accomplishments
- Trained and coached more than 1,000 teachers since 2008.
- Facilitated professional development workshops for educators across diverse educational contexts.
- Served in both teacher training and educational leadership positions.
- Developed competency-based learning programs and instructional materials for teacher development.
- Supported continuous professional development through coaching, mentoring, and classroom observation.
Certification
- DALF C2 – Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française Alliance Française 2019
- Childcare Education Certification Ministry of Education, Madagascar 2019
- Educational Psychology Certification Alison Learning Platform 2025
LANGUAGES
Malagasy — Native
French — Fluent (DALF C2)
English — Fluent
Arabic — Basic
Timeline
Consultant French and EFL Teacher (Grades 6–8)
The Excelsior School
09.2022 - 06.2024
Consultant Teacher Trainer & Foreign Language Educator
Independent Consultant
04.2021 - Current
Consultant French Language Teacher
Alliance Française
04.2021 - 01.2024
Permanent EFL Teacher Trainer
CRFRP (Regional Center for Professional Training and Research)
03.2020 - Current
Pedagogic Coordinator
CRFRP
01.2012 - 12.2012
Permanent EFL Teacher Trainer
CRFRP
04.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor's Degree - English Language
University of Antananarivo
Special Master in Training and Development - Educational Sciences
École Normale Supérieure, University of Fianarantsoa
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Available for international assignments, relocation, and cross-cultural work.
- Experienced working in multilingual, multicultural, and resource-limited environments.
- Comfortable using digital learning platforms and educational technology tools.
- Eligible and willing to participate in international teacher exchange and educational development programs.