Meet Our Team


Marina - Director

 

Marina is a Lebanese-South African education leader with over two decades of experience in international education. Since 2019, she has served as Director of the Levantine Institute, where she has successfully expanded Arabic language programs and implemented both in-person and online learning initiatives.

Drawing on her diverse professional background—which includes roles as a software consultant, career consultant, and school administrator—Marina brings a comprehensive approach to educational leadership. Her computer science education and technology expertise have proven instrumental in modernizing the Institute's program delivery and pedagogical methods.

Under her stewardship, the Levantine Institute has experienced significant growth in its Arabic language offerings and student enrollment. Marina's multicultural background and extensive international experience inform her global perspective on education, while her passion for cultural exchange continues to drive program innovation and development at the Institute.
Amani - Accountant  
Amani holds a Master's Degree in Business Finance from the Lebanese University. Prior to her current role, she gained six years of valuable experience and she also has a good experience in banking and auditing. She has been with the institute since 2019.

Meet Our Teachers


Fatima - Education Coordinator
 
Fatima  is our education coordinator. She holds a Master’s degree in History and has been teaching Levantine Dialect and MSA for the past 8 years. She has substantial knowledge in international and regional politics, Levantine grammar, and local culture.

Aimée
 

Aimée, an Arabic teacher holding a Bachelor degree in Translation, and a teaching diploma from the Lebanese University. She also holds a TAFL certificate from IABC Institute, and she is currently researching for a Master's Degree in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign and Applied Language. With more than 5 years of experience in teaching in school and online, Aimée has developed a unique approach to teaching, planning, and designing curriculums tailored to the learner's expectations and needs to make their learning journey as fruitful as possible.

Hassana
 

Hassana, Arabic language instructor with a Masters in Arabic Literature from the Lebanese University, Fluent in English and French, With 3 years of experience,excels at creating dynamic and effective learning environments and her personalized approach ensures that each student receives the individual attention and support needed for success.

Hanadi
 

Hanadi is an Arabic as Foreign Language teacher with over 5 years of experience. She holds a Master’s degree in AFL. With years of experience teaching Arabic Language and culture to Foreign and Heritage learners at different universities such as the AUB (American University of Beirut) the LU (Lebanese University), and currently at the Levantine Institute, Hanadi brings a diverse background with wealth of knowledge to offer in both MSA and LA.

Julie
 

Julie is an Arabic teacher with more than 5 years of experience. She holds a BA degree in Education from the UOB (University of Balamand). She has a unique approach to teaching that will surely make every class you have with her as valuable as possible.

Jamila
 

Jamila, an Arabic Copywriter and Arabic teacher with 5 years of experience. She is  currently a student doing a Master's Degree in Conference translation at USJ (Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth).  Jamila's lessons are carefully crafted to meet the needs of each student, taking into consideration their individual learning styles and abilities

Manal

Manal has been teaching Arabic since 2005. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature. She joined the Levantine Institute in 2017, where she has since focused on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. Manal customizes her lessons to meet the unique goals of each student.

Her teaching approach emphasizes clarity, making Arabic grammar accessible and enjoyable to learners of all backgrounds. Manal's commitment to her students’ success is evident through her personalized guidance and the positive feedback she consistently receives.
Maya
 

Maya holds a teaching diploma from the USJ (Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth) and has been teaching since 2011. With more than 11 years of experience, her creative approach to teaching will surely make any lesson as memorable as possible.