Class Teacher
Al Dhafra Private Schools
Total years of experience :16 years, 11 Months
•Leads English, Math and Science through differentiated Instruction in a bilateral/bicultural grade 2 setting
•Develops and implements creative lesson plans designed to reach a culturally diverse population
•Establish clear objectives in harmony with British curriculum goals and objectives
•Maintain excellent classroom management skills and an ability to keep students on task
•Use behavior modification techniques as a motivator for improving conduct and encouraging participation
•Integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning
•Evaluate student progress and support recommendations for further student development
•Participate in parent-teacher conferences and open house nights
•Keep open lines of communication with students and parents
English Teacher
October 2017 to present
School of Modern Skills- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
-Developed English lesson plans in line with the national curriculum- Planned English lessons to meet curriculum standards
-Identified students at risk of underachievement and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place
-Interrogated other instructors and interpreted relevant data to use as achievement tools
-Produced high quality resources and took part in the creation of new schemes of work.
-Communicated with parents, students and the teaching administration - Met with students, parents and other educators on a constant basis to discuss student progress.
-Modified assignments and activities to meet the learning needs of individual students - Identified and sorted into small, similarly skilled groups.
-Delivered engaging, coherent, motivating lessons to students across all levels. Utilized learning technology in the planning and delivery of lessons
• Leadership - modeled character and good behavior for campers including teamwork, listening, responsibility, initiative, and sportsmanship; motivated campers to develop new skills; supported campers in their efforts to try new activities and resolve conflicts.
• Management and Supervision - accepted 24-hour responsibility for managing daily activities of diverse group of ten 10-year old boys; supervised personal interaction and skills development both on and off campus; assisted group leaders with scheduling.
• Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution - practiced listening and counseling skills by helping campers learn to live together; developed solutions for camper conflicts; taught campers how to work together to resolve problems themselves.
• Teamwork - cooperated with other counselors in my division and within camp to create and implement group activities and special programs; taught teamwork to campers as a skill for group achievement.
• Program Development - created program to help campers manage bunk chores equitably on a daily basis; assisted group leaders with special programs, educational activities, and event planning.
• Communication - spoke with and wrote letters to parents to inform them of their children’s progress in camp, including positive and negative experiences and interactions; wrote reports for supervisors; interacted with peers, supervisors, administration, and campers.
• Evaluation - regularly observed and documented campers’ behavior and skills development and provided feedback to children as necessary; reported evaluations to supervisors and parents accordingly.
International Rescue Committee, Baltimore MD, Case Management
August 2013-January 2014
• Coordinated and tracked medical appointments, transportation and interpreter needs for assigned clients, utilizing interdepartmental and system-wide databases
• Provided a variety of administrative functions in a high-volume office such as data entry in filing systems (Excel), maintenance of organization's paperwork and clients' personnel records, scheduling appointments, record keeping, etc.
• Assisted case managers with case file preparations and updates, update resource list for client services that are available in the community
• Developed resourcefulness and the ability to work independently within different situational contexts, ranging from regular services to emergency situations
• Developed effective communication and cultural competency with people from a variety of cultures, education levels and backgrounds
Retro Fitness, Lutherville MD, Sales Associate
February 2012- March 2013
• Pursued and contracted prospective customers by informing them of the firm's business lines, deals and promotions
• Created marketing materials that highlight existing product offerings and health and fitness services for new/prospective clients
• Clarified and assisted current customers with issues relating to billing, renewal, and product promotions
• Trained and advised over six junior staff members with the company's sales and marketing campaigns for existing product lines in order to attract new customers
• Advised management of trends and themes to help better improve customer retention
Towson University, Towson MD Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology December 2013
Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore MD Associate of Arts in General Studies December 2010