Nivine Karanouh, KG English Homeroom Teacher

Nivine Karanouh

KG English Homeroom Teacher

Choueifat International School

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Diploma, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
Experience
8 years, 5 months

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Total years of experience :8 years, 5 months

KG English Homeroom Teacher at Choueifat International School
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • August 2009 to December 2010

•Taught 5 year olds in the subject areas of English (phonics, reading, spelling, language, and comprehension), Math, Science, and Physical Education in addition to basic social skills and personal hygiene

•Planned and conducted lesson plans in a balanced program focussing on specific skills to be taught

•Instructed students in groups and on an individual basis adapting teaching methods to meet students varying needs

•Observed and evaluated children’s performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health

•Participated in the planning, preparation, and implementation of extra-curricular activities

Distribution Coordinator at Tech-Trek Ltd.
  • Canada
  • April 2007 to April 2009

•Coordinated and provided sales support to account managers in all aspects of the sales process from quoting through to part delivery

•Managed relationships with all clients including the manufacturers, distributors, contract manufacturing customers, and ultimate end customers

•Developed quotes and provided pricing utilizing several specialized CRM systems for customers and their end customers

•Collaborated with manufacturers and followed-up with distributors, account managers, and customers in order to ensure that pricing on quotes were competitive with market pricing and adjusted pricing accordingly

•Maintained customer accounts in specialized Lotus Notes database by keeping up to date contact information, contract pricing, and account activity including all quotes, orders, and registrations for special projects

Resume Tutor / Marketing Assistant at Humber College Career Centre
  • Canada
  • January 2004 to June 2006

•Provided one-on-one resume and cover letter assistance for over 20 students per week

•Designed resumes, cover letters, flyers and advertising brochures utilizing Microsoft Word and Publisher

•Updated student handout materials on a regular basis to reflect the constant change in the expectations of prospective employers

•Participated in marketing activities such as advertising campaigns, and promotions to profile the Career Centre’s services

•Coordinated numerous networking events, career fairs and receptions to assist thousands of students in finding employment opportunities upon graduation

•Sorted, maintained, and updated Microsoft Excel databases of prospective employers utilized for event planning and invites

Assistant Event Coordinator (Volunteer) at University of Guelph-Humber Inaugural Employer Reception
  • Canada
  • December 2004 to March 2005

•Supported in all operational planning activities

•Coordinated and implemented marketing activities targeting employers as well as students

•Hosted a productive event of over 70 employers and approximately 300 students thereby developing long term meaningful work relationships

Receptionist / Secretary at GTA Auto X-Change
  • Canada
  • June 2003 to November 2003

•Developed and maintained sales transactions and inventory records

•Filed and maintained all documents in an organized manner

•Answered customer enquiries on the phone and in person

•Consulted with customers to identify their needs and matched them to specific products

•Implemented a specialized computer program utilized by a staff of 5 people

Education

Diploma, Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages
  • at TESL Canada
  • April 2009
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration
  • at University of Guelph
  • April 2006
Diploma, Business Administration
  • at Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
  • April 2003

Specialization in Finance and Small Business Management

Specialties & Skills

Administration
Physical
Speakers
Market Pricing
Proficient in MS office
outstanding attention to detail
Team Player
work efficiently
Interpersonal skills - highly approachable
motivational skills
Lotus Notes
diligent
proven organizational skills
Customer Service
excellent multi-tasking abilities
Lotus Notes
proven time management skills
dedicated
proactive decision-making
conflict resolution
Superior Communication skills

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate