Mariam Itani, High School Teacher and Coordinator

Mariam Itani

High School Teacher and Coordinator

Dar Alfikr Schools

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Master's degree, English Language and Literature
Experience
26 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 1 Months

High School Teacher and Coordinator at Dar Alfikr Schools
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since September 2021

English Coordinator from 7 to 12/ Grade 12 English Teacher/ SAT teacher/ Graduation Project Advisor/ Scientific and Basic Research instructor/ Drama teacher/ Google Classroom Trainer/ English Language and Literature teacher and coordinator/ Cognia Document Translator
Responsible for curriculum development, sequencing and scoping, coaching colleagues, advising students throughout their Graduation Project Course and speech delivery, and coordinating with different parties for the success of the Graduation Project Presentation, translating all reports required by Cognia Committee, Cognia observing, and designing research-based learning, project-based learning and interdisciplinary courses and projects

English Language Teacher, Graduation Project Advisor at Dar Alfikr International School
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since July 2021
English Instructor at Beirut Arab University
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2019 to July 2021
High School Teacher at Amjad Schools
  • Lebanon - Baabda
  • September 2019 to July 2021
High School Teacher and Coordinator at Dar Alfikr Schools
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2015 to June 2019

Grade 12 English Teacher/ and SAT teacher/ Graduation Project Advisor/ English Coordinator from 7 to 12
Google Classroom Trainer/ English Language and Literature teacher and coordinator/ Advanc-Ed Document Translator
Responsible for curriculum development, sequencing and scoping, coaching colleagues, advising students throughout their Graduation Project Course and speech delivery, and coordinating with different parties for the success of the Graduation Project Presentation Ceremony, translating all reports required by Advanc-Ed Commission, and designing research-based learning and interdisciplinary courses and projects

High School Teacher at Dar Jana International School
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2009 to January 2015

English and SAT Teacher for grades 10 and 11
Responsible for fostering students’ learning and analytical skills - Empowering their knowledge in preparation for college while maintaining a creative, fair environment where students develop healthy habits, proper manners, and respect for themselves, peers, and teachers - Working with other teaching staff to set goals, objectives, and methods based on data analysis of students’ performance - Setting action plans and providing feedback based on students’ skills reports - Encouraging students to ask questions and to express difficulties - Establishing effective classroom management practices - Giving feedback to pupils and writing progress reports for their parents - Identifying special needs and learning disabilities - Organizing weekly and yearly pacing schedules - Participating in extra-curricular activities - Responding and rectifying misbehavior effectively - Teaching pupils
who have experienced difficulty with mainstream education - Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises - Organizing school events, competitions and field trips - Engaging in intensive preparation for college entrance exams such as the PSAT, SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL - Encouraging students to use technology for educational purposes - Providing professional positive feedback during parents’ meetings

English Teacher and Coordinator at Iman Pilot Schools
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2005 to June 2010

I taught English language and literature for grades seven to eleven. I also assisted students to take the official Lebanese Brevet tests. I was also an accredited corrector in those official exams.

English Teacher at LIS
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2002 to June 2005

I was reponsible for grades 4 and 5 during the first year. In the following year I taught English language and literature to grades 7 and 8.

English Teacher at Dar Al Aytam Philanthropic Institution
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 2000 to June 2002

I was responsible for grades 6 to 9. I taught them basic reading and writing skills to prepare them for the official exams.

English Teacher at Ikhaa National School
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • September 1997 to June 2000

I started as a math and English teacher for KG2. In the following years I taught English language and literature to grade 3.

Education

Master's degree, English Language and Literature
  • at Lebanese University
  • January 2018
Bachelor's degree,
  • at Lebanese University of Beirut
  • September 1997

Major: B.A. in English Language and Literature.

Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature. I got accepted afterwards
  • at Lebanese University of Beirut
  • January 1992

I completed my secondary education at Al Makkassed School and graduated in 1992, getting my official second baccalaureate in philosophy. In 1997 I graduated from the Lebanese University of Beirut and got a B.A. in English Language and Literature. I got accepted afterwards in the entrance exam for Masters Degree but couldn't get my certificate because of financial problems. Subjects Studied: Poetry, Drama, Phonetics, Grammar and Composition, Criticism, World Literature, Shakespearean Theatre, Short Stories, History of Language, French, Novel, and many others.

Specialties & Skills

University Teaching
English
Teaching
Teaching English
TEACHING
Public Speaking
Hosting Events and Seminars
Using google docs

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate

Memberships

PADI
  • Open Water Diver
  • November 2012

Training and Certifications

Google Docs and Webquest (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2012
Valid Until:
June 2012
Integrating Higher Order Thinking Skills into Everyday Lessons (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2011
Valid Until:
November 2011
Integrating Critical Thinking into Process Writing Instruction (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2010
Valid Until:
February 2010
NLP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2003
Valid Until:
August 2003
Recent Trends in the Methodology of Teaching English (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 2010
Valid Until:
March 2010

Hobbies

  • Diving and Snorkeling
    I've got my official certificate from PADI in 2012. I've been diving ever since.