Safa Hallak, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher

Safa Hallak

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher

Junikäfer KiTa Vielfalt

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, Pedagogy, Early childhood education
Experience
9 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 9 Months

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teacher at Junikäfer KiTa Vielfalt
  • Germany - Freiburg
  • January 2019 to March 2020

• Utilizing effective teaching strategies in line with the language competency and cognitive development level of the learners
• Planning and implementing a sequence of tasks in accordance with the Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) approach
• Creating task plans, in which the English language is the medium of communication in other subject matter topics such as math, science and social studies
• Enabling the learners to use the English language within a contextualized framework to provide them with the tools and opportunities to use the target language creatively
• Promoting and developing both listening and speaking skills using goal-oriented, meaningful, and authentic activities
• Creating a learner-centered environment that motivates the learners to become active participants in the learning process
• Transforming the classroom setting into a communicative medium, through which the language skills of the learners gradually develop
• Observing the verbal and non-verbal communication between the teachers and learners to evaluate the skills of listening and speaking of the interlocutors

KG2 English Teacher at Amman Academy School
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2009 to July 2015

Combining play and interactive activities with an increasing focus on early academic learning, including letter recognition, phonics, numbers and an awareness of science and nature
• Planning and organizing a range of individual and group activities, including role play, movement, dance, singing, games, arts and crafts, and nature activities
• Planning the indoor and outdoor environment to provide a positive and safe learning environment
• Using creative and practical skills to prepare inspiring learning materials
• Monitoring and reporting on children's development, identifying those with possible learning difficulties, and consulting other professionals where appropriate
• Communicating effectively with parents about their children's development
• Dealing creatively and effectively with any problematic situations that may arise
• Ensuring that the health and safety of children and staff is always maintained, both inside and outside the classroom environment

Account Director for Jordan Business and Royal Wings Magazines at Front Row Publishing and Media Services
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2008 to June 2009

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls, and emails
• Securing sponsorship to assist with the publicity and funding of marketing projects

Marketing Executive for Family Flavours Magazine at Al-Marji' Publishing Company (Family Flavours Magazine)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2007 to November 2007

Building and maintaining relationships with a range of customers and potential customers

Business Development Officer at Integrated Technology Group (ITG)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • July 2006 to April 2007

Developing and identifying profitable business opportunities, writing commercial bids (technical proposals) and following up on contracts

Education

Master's degree, Pedagogy, Early childhood education
  • at Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg
  • September 2020
Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems
  • at University of Jordan
  • June 2006

Specialties & Skills

Management Planning
Materials
Marketing Materials
Marketing
Quotations
Computer skills: MS Office
Organization
Communication
Time Management
Creative Thinking
Teamwork / Collaboration

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

International Computer Driving License (ICDL) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2009
Professional Development in Early Education (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2010