Professional Summary
As an experienced English teacher with a master’s degree in TESOL, I have 18 years of classroom teaching and an IELTS band of 7.5 (General Training) and 7 (Academic). I am certified to teach IELTS and TOEFL, and can teach across all key stages. I am competent in computer-assisted educational resources as well as conducting action research on the newest educational topics.

Skills & Abilities
• Dynamic ESL teacher • Self-motivated
• Team leadership • Detail oriented
• Excellent bilingual translator • Problem solver
Current Employment
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER | NEW ACADEMY SCHOOL-DUBAI| AUGUST 2017 – PRESENT
I am currently employed for New Academy School, an American- curriculum based school since August 2017. As a high school English teacher, I am teaching grades 9-12.
Main Responsibilities
 Teaching the American curriculum to students in grades 10 and 12, while establishing and communicating clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
 Designing daily lesson plans and units aligned with California Common Core Standards
 Preparing students for benchmark exams such as MAP, CAT 4, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, TIMSS, PISA and EMSAT.
 Helping students to achieve grade level proficiency levels in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
 Preparing intervention plans to address the weaknesses of low achievers based on data analysis.
 Preparing enrichment programs that address high achievers’ learning expectations.
 Preparing IEPs for my learners of determination (SEN students).
 Planning and delivering rigorous lessons that are student centered, allow them to use their creativity and thinking skills and encourage their autonomous learning.
 Assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, providing progress reports as required and communicating with parents while also providing families with opportunities for socialization and acculturation.
 Devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources to meet my learners’ specific needs.
 Organizing and getting involved in social and cultural activities such as sports competitions, school parties, dinners and excursions
 Attending and contributing to professional development sessions
 Preparing information for inspection visits (NEASC and KHDA) and other quality assurance exercises
 Using the Student Information System to input grades.
Past Employment
ENGLISH TEACHER | AYSHA BINT OTHAMAN HIGH SCHOOL| SEPTEMBER 2001 – SEPTEMBER 2017
I have been employed through the Ministry of Education in the UAE and have taught English at Aysha Bint Othman High School for the past 13 years.
Main Responsibilities

 Teaching the Cambridge English curriculum to students in grades 11 and 12.
 Assessing student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals.
 Participating in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement
 Integrating technology into lessons, including Smart Boards, Movie Maker, Pod Cast and Blogs
 Establishing positive behavior classroom management through active engagement of learners and clear expectations
 Providing modifications, using multiple teaching strategies, for learners from varying
backgrounds, such as English Language Learners, students with IEPs and gifted learners
 Creating rapport with students from different cultural origins by fostering
positive and respectful setting, and building regular communication

SECONDARY TEACHER | MANARAH LANGUAGE SCHOOL | AUGUST 1998 – AUGUST 2001
Located in Cairo, Egypt, this is one of the largest schools in Egypt which adapts advanced levels of English Curricula.
Main Responsibilities
 Teaching English Language & Literature for grades 9, 10 and 11.
 Helping pupils to compete in different English skills
 Tailoring English teaching methods and materials to suit the needs of individual students.
 Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of English classes.
 Conducting up to 5 classes in one day.
 Recording and monitoring a student’s attendance.
 Marking work and giving appropriate feedback to pupils.
 Preparing pupils for external examinations, such as GCSE and A-level.
 Managing pupils’ behavior in the classroom and on the school premises.
 Administrating examinations.
Education

Education
MASTER OF ARTS | MAY 2013 | AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH
• Major: TESOL
BACHELOR OF ARTS | MAY 1993 | AIN SHAMS UNIVERSTIY, FALCUTY OF AL-ALSUN
• Major: English Language and Literature
Professional Development
 MacMillan Online conferences, November 2013.
 TESOL Arabia Annual Conference. Dubai, March 2014.
 Training on using Digital Question Bank. Ministry of Education, Dubai, January 2014.
 Training on New National Curriculum, ministry of Education, Dubai. May 2014.
 Understanding Language, University of Southampton 20th April to 17th May 2015 – Online course
 Understanding IELTS, British Council, 11th May to 21st June 2016– Online course
 Strategies For Success: Collaborative Curriculum Design, 22 August, 2017
 Approaches To Learning (ATL): Teaching For Self-Regulated Learning, September, 2017
 5 Steps To Creating A Dynamic Classroom Culture, November, 2017.
 MAP Leadership and Teacher Summit, Dubai, February 22-23, 2019.
 MAP Leadership and Teacher Summit, Dubai, April 27-28, 2019.
 TESOL Arabia Annual Conference. Dubai, April, 20019.

Referees
• Jennifer Broa–a lead teacher–email: [email protected]–M: 0506863759
• Zelie Mdonnell – a lead teacher – email: [email protected]
• Habiba Al Mazrouee–a principal–email:[email protected]– M:0504844104

Recognitions
 A faculty learning member, Oregon University, USA since January 2019.
 Granted the “Employee with Outstanding Performance” Award from the Authority of Federal Authority for Government Human Resources - 2014
 A Certificate of Appreciation from Sharjah Educational Bureau for achieving high rates in IELTS preparation course I have planned in 2013-2014
 A Certificate of Appreciation from Ministry of Education for my contribution during the induction and orientation weeks.
 Excellent final appraisals and reports from different English supervisors.

Personal Information
DOB: July 23rd, 1972
Nationality: Egyptian
Visa Type: Resident Visa
Marital Status: Divorced
No. of dependent: 1
Driving License: Yes
Languages
• Arabic: Mother tongue • English: Excellent
• French: Moderate • Japanese: Beginner