Helen Haddad
Modesto, CA 95355
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY
My career goal is to obtain a position with a reputable institution, which will provide
me with all the tools I need to enhance my abilities and skills in addition to promoting my
growth in all preferable areas.
QUALIFICATIONS
I get along easily with others and work well on my own.
I have the ability to multi task and meet deadlines.
I work hard on developing within the field I work in as well as any other field that may
enhance my knowledge and skills.
I live everyday as an opportunity to learn and never lie about something I cannot
accomplish.
I enjoy reading different types of books.
I enjoy writing and learning more about new skills that may enhance my writing abilities.
I have an eye for editing and proofing any written material.
I am well organized and have high expectations.
I have excellent computer skills that include the use of the Internet, Excel sheets,
Windows, and Word.
I have the ability to create interesting and informative Power Point presentations.
I have enough knowledge in building Web quests and applying them in any educational
setting.
I have mastered two languages, which are Arabic and English. Therefore, I can easily
translate from English to Arabic and the other way around.
I am certified by University of Cambridge to undertake assessment of the IGCSE
candidates' coursework in accordance with CIE regulations.
WORK EXPERIENCE
A Trainer and Recruiter at Bankers Life and Casualty, Modesto, California
(2009 – 2010)
My role was:
organizing applications according to qualifications.
contacting interested qualified applicants.
give applicants information about the company.
setting appointments for interviews.
Providing new agents with the required training/lectures
Conducting briefings
An English Language Teacher/ IGCSE at Amman Baptist School in Amman, Jordan
(2002 – 2006)
My role was:
deciding along with the coordinator and fellow teachers on the curriculum used and ways
of instruction applied within the classroom.
choosing and stating the standards and benchmarks that students need to meet by the end
of the year.
outlining different ways in which the English department can improve instruction so that
it can align with the assigned standards.
teaching English as a foreign and second language (I taught different grade levels each
year. I taught from sixth till tenth grade including IGCSE classes).
developing appropriate materials to be used by other teachers as well as myself within the
classroom, which enhances the process of learning.
developing competency tests, norm referenced tests, and standard based assessments.
assessing students level, abilities, and points of strength/weaknesses using appropriate
teaching tools
cooperating with the computer department in supervising the inclusion of technology
within my classroom to polish students learning skills.
conducting presentations for fellow teachers and students.
managing a students' club after school.
assisting the home room teacher with report cards.
preparing and decorating the classrooms.
conducting extra curriculum activities such as plays, musicals, spelling bee matches, and
creating movies.
An English Language Teacher
Amman's Bishop's School, Amman, Jordan
1999 - 2002
teaching English as a foreign and second language (I taught different grade levels each
year. I taught from first till sixth grade).
developing appropriate materials to be used within the classroom, which enhances the
process of learning.
developing competency tests, norm referenced tests, and standard based assessments.
assessing students level, abilities, and points of strength/weaknesses using appropriate
teaching tools
managing a students' club after school.
assisting the home room teacher with report cards.
preparing and decorating the classrooms.
conducting extra curriculum activities such as plays and musicals.
conducting different types of presentations for fellow teachers and students.
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Graduated 2011
Masters of Arts in MAED/CIESL
Grade Point Average 3.98/4.0
The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
Graduated 1999
BA in English Language and its LIT.
Grade Point Average 3.07/4.0
The Ahliyya School for Girls, Amman, Jordan
Graduated 1995
High school diploma in the scientific stream
Grade Point Average 3.6/4.0
Training and Courses
Computer and Ready Software (Internet, Excel 97, PowerPoint 97, WinWord 97,
1.
Windows 98, and Dos), which was conducted by the Sciences Center for Communication
and Computer from April 1 till July1, 2000.
The Ninth Conference for teachers in Philadelphia school in Amman Jordan, which the
Private Schools' Council conducted in 20/21 April, 2000.
The Eleventh Conference for teachers in Amman Jordan, which the Private Schools'
Council conducted in 25/26 April, 2002, I.
Professional Development Course for Teachers, which the Teaching Center at The British
Council in Jordan conducted from September 23 till October 23, 2003.
The IGCSE English as a Second Language training in September 24/25, 2004, which the
University of Cambridge conducted at The British Council/ Jordan's teaching center.
The Fourth International TEFL Conference conducted by the language of Institute in
Damascus University in Syria from September 1-4, 2004.
The first training in Optimizing Student Learning in Beirut, Lebanon, which Samford
University conducted from June 28 to July 1, 2004.
The second training in Optimizing Student Learning in Amman, Jordan, which Samford
University conducted from May 29 to June 1, 2006.
A training in School-based Assessment/English as a Second Language in February 2005
and achieved the International General Certificate of Secondary Education. University of
Cambridge conducted this training in The British Council in Amman, Jordan.
New Student Orientation- Online Students, which was conducted by University of
Phoenix from October 21 till October 23, 2009.
California Basic Educational Skill Test in November 3, 2012.
References
Available upon request