Name: Mahran Abou Fakhr

Address: Syria

Nationality: Syrian

Mobile +963-*********- Phone Number +963-******** E-mail address: acr2ho@r.postjobfree.com

Job Objective: To work as an Art& Craft Teacher and practice my knowledge and past experiences and provide an extraordinary environment for which students are able to recognize their full creative talents, and imbue them with a love for art learning. Qualifications Summary:

More than eight years of professional experience in teaching art.

Extensive background in working with students of all ages.

A highly effective classroom-management style that creates an environment in which all students can learn.

Self-motivated and have great respect and interest for different culture.

Developing lessons and activities in line with a school's curriculum objectives.

Emerging technologies as instructional and learning tools.

Adept at using a variety of assessment techniques to evaluate teaching and learning.

Knowledgeable about British and American curriculum.

Knowledgeable about British and American Standards such as AERO, and IGCSE.

Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills.

Good time management skills.

Commitment to support the school’s extra-curricular activities program.

Prepare students for advanced levels of art.

Education:

Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.

Master's degree in Curricula& Teaching methods (February 2013).

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (January 2007).

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts (April 2005).

Certification:

Active Tutor Diploma. (2015). ILLAFTrain The HR development leader. UK. Navigation & research on internet (2009) Campus Numérique Francphone de Damas. Publications :

_ Abou Fakhr, M. (2013)” Quality of art teacher preparation system in the light of National Art Education Association standards (NAEA)”.Master Thesis. Damascus University.

_ Abou Fakhr,M.(2012)."Six Grade Pupils' Attitudes Towards Plastic Art Education In The Light Of (ASAES) Scale”. Universal Research Journal. IPP University. Yemen. (Research accepted and approved).

_ Abou Fakhr,M.(2011)." Art teachers' evaluation of Quality of their professional preparation in the light of National Art Education Association's professional standards". Damascus University Journal For Educational and psychological Sciences. Vol. 29, No (1). Workshops:

Instructor: training art teachers for new sculpture skills (March 2012).

Educational training workshop for new art education curriculum according to national standards (September 2011).

Membership:

Online member: Artsonia Kids Art Museum (2014). USA. http://www.artsonia.com

Online member: National Art Education Association, (2013) USA. http://www.arteducators.org

Member: Syrian Plastic Artist's Union. Alsweida Branch. Syria. (2007- Present).

Member: National Teachers Association. Damascus. Syria (2006- Present). Technology Skills:

MS Word and PowerPoint (Expert).

Photoshop (Proficient).

SPSS statistical program (Proficient).

Language Skills: Bilingual (English/Arabic)

Arabic language skills: (native speaker)

English language skills: (fluent)

French language skills: (Fair)

Work Experience:

New Orient Academy, Lebanon Summer 2015

Art Teacher: Temporary job for summer camp only.

Engage students with art activities such as painting, drawing, sketching, designing, ceramic and sculpturing.

Develop Art Activities according to students’ level (From kindergarten to middle level).

Organize exhibition of student art work.

Schools of Syrian Ministry of education, Syria 2006 - 2014 Art Teacher: February 2006 – Rajo school for middle and secondary level- Aleppo. Art Teacher: from October 2010 _March 2013 – AL Maqdisy school for elementary and middle level- Damascus.

Art Teacher: from April 2013_ September 2014_ Bassem Al Hamad School- school for elementary and middle level_ Swaida.

Art Teacher: from October 2013_ September 2014_ Farouk Al Dahouk School- for middle and secondary level_ Swaida.

Train students in art such as painting, drawing, sketching, designing, ceramic and sculpturing.

Motivate students to learning an experience art skill.

Organize exhibitions of student art work in and out of school.

Establish learning environments that met the intellectual, social, and Creative needs of students.

Develop murals, displays, and presentations of artwork.

Utilize slide presentations and audio/visual equipment.

Teach the use of tools and art materials such as watercolors, oils, palettes, brushes, pencil, canvas and paper.

Teach students about art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.

Prepare lesson plans and establish course goals.

Select books and art supplies for courses.

Demonstrate methods and procedures to pupils.

Observe and evaluate students' work in order to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement.

Help students to learn and apply proper safety procedures.

Confer with student, parents, and counselor to resolve any of the students' problems.

Personal activities:

Enjoy learning new crafts (Stained Glass, Fabric Arts, Jewelry), reading widely in the literature relevant to my occupation.

References:

_ Mrs. Majd Makarem_ Art Education Supervisor_ Syrian Ministry of Education- Directorate of Education_ Swaida City_ Syria. Mobile +963********* email acr2ho@r.postjobfree.com

_ Mr. Jamal Arabi_ school principal_ Bassem Al Hamad School _ Swaida City_ Syria.

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_ Mrs. Amal Yahya_ School Administrator_ New Orient Academy_ Lebanon.

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