English Teacher Manager

GHADA EL FARRA

Sylmar, CA • *********@*****.*** • 818-***-****

ENGLISH TEACHER

I believe in engaging and collaborating with students and their families in creating an exciting learning environment.

Experienced in teaching English at the Elementary, Middle, High School, and College levels. Skilled communicator and educator with an interactive teaching style that encourages student participation and enthusiasm. Proven ability to bring energy, enthusiasm, and humor to motivate students and meet objectives. Multi-cultural experience encompasses travels to England, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the USA. Fluent in English and Arabic. US Citizen.

TEACHING SKILLS

English 99, 101 English to Arabic Translation Drama

Reading 1&2 Arabic to English Translation Short Stories

Writing 1&2 Syntax 1&2 Listening Skills

Study Skills Grammar 1&2 Role Playing

NOTABLE

• Consistently received positive evaluations from students.

• Successfully improved student participation through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

• Conducted in student tutoring after school.

• Arranged entertaining field student trips.

• Met with parents to strengthen partnership.

• Designed ESL teaching aids to improve retention and comprehension.

• Organized grade records to increase reference speed.

• Prepared and conducted lesson plans in alignment with student learning styles.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts: English Linguistics, Al Fasher University, Al Sudan, Rate: A, 2003

Bachelor of Arts: English Linguistics, Jordan University for Women Amman, Jordan, 1997

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

TOEFL Certified, 2005

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Relocated to the US. Obtained citizenship, and raised family. (2005 to Present)

ENGLISH TEACHER, University College, Amman, Jordan (2002 to 2005)

Higher education, - 2 year college. English,-ESL, reading, writing novels, translation, grammar and syntax-101 level.

ENGLISH TEACHER, AL Rodwan School, Amman, Jordan (2001 to 2002)

Elementary Education. ESL, grades 2 through 6. Students were divided into A, B, C levels.

ENGLISH TEACHER, Al Khwarizmi College, Amman, Jordan (1999 to 2001)

Higher education, - 2 year college. English,-ESL, reading, writing novels, translation, grammar and syntax-101 level.

ENGLISH TEACHER, Baraem Al Ola, Amman, Jordan, (1997 to 1998)

Elementary Education. ESL, grades 2 through 6. Students were divided into A, B, C levels.

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