High School Teacher

Personal Profile

Flexible and organized Math teacher and Team Lead Teacher with 9 years of international experience. Expert to explain complicated Mathematical concepts in simplified clear methods. Employ diverse teaching strategies to effectively engage all students and foster a fun learning environment. Encouraging, patient, and keen to provide individual and extracurricular support to struggling students. Promptly build support with students, staff members, and parents to create a friendly and supportive school community.

Education

TESOL\TEFEL Certificate, Oxford-UTAH University, USA

2010

Certificate in Learning Disabilities, Yarmuke University, Irbid, Jordan

2007-2008

High Diploma in Methodology of Teaching Mathematics, Yarmuke University, Irbid, Jordan

2004 - 2006

Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Yarmuke University, Irbid, Jordan

2000 -2004

ICDL, International Computer Driving License

2004

Professional Profile and Work Experience

2012- Present

Math teacher, Al Ittihad Private School, Jumeira, Dubai, UAE

Taught Mathematics to high school students; Grades 9-11

Created Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry lesson plans incorporating the common core standards CCSS. Designed and delivered engaging instructional activities fostering collaborative and student-centered learning

Assessed, recorded, and reported students’ progress

Liaised with colleagues, parents, and administration to help improve struggling students’ academic performance

Formulated strategies to assist struggling students

Worked with students to set goals, improve performance, and find additional resources to achieve academic success

2011-2012

Math Teacher, International school of Choueifat

Taught Mathematics to middle school students using SABIS Curriculum

Enabled the success of student academic achievement through implementation of the SABIS curriculum and philosophy

Instructed students through consistent use of the SABIS Point System of instruction

Had an oversight role for all students within the school setting, to ensure a safe academic environment conducive to learning and maintain the professional SABIS image

Ensured proper planning and follow up for the academic progress of all students and worked cooperatively with the Student Life Coordinator and Student Management teams

Ensured accurate and timely reporting to the Academic Quality Controller, as required by SABIS and governmental bodies

Reported regularly to the Academic Quality Controller regarding students’ performance and challenges, with recommendations for action and a summary of actions taken

Professional Experience

2010 -2011

Math Teacher Ru’ya Bilingual School, Kuwait

Delivered engaging and motivating lessons to students of Grade 5 & 6

tracked progress through assessment and reporting within own teaching groups

Identified students at risk of underachievement in liaison with the Head of Department and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place

Worked as a team supporting faculty members in spreading and sharing good practice

2008 -2010

Mathematics Subject Lead Teacher and Trainer, SABIS Schools Network, International School of Choueifat, Abu Dhabi, (Grades 10, 11, 12)

Trained and led a team of Mathematics teachers and coordinators in a school district under SABIS Facilities Management and Abu Dhabi Educational Council to implement new instructional practices in teaching Grades 10, 11, 12 supporting Ministry of Education (MOE) curriculum in its transitory phase

Liaised with the Academic Quality Controller and the Mathematics Academic consultant to provide instructional support for SABIS and MOE teachers in the subject instructional delivery, classroom management, testing, lesson planning, employing the point system, performing co-teaching and shadow teaching, and presenting demo lessons

Evaluated effectiveness of teaching and learning in Mathematics and progress towards agreed targets

Instructed Calculus, Trigonometry, Numbers, Algebra and Geometry

Implemented stimulating lessons to capture students’ attention and interest

2004 -2005

High School Mathematics Teacher, Qummaim High School, Qummaim, Jordan

Taught Mathematics including Functions, Statistics, and Trigonometry. Designed and presented comprehensive lesson plans, handouts, and worksheets, ensuring that each student is able to retain and understand the materials at hand. Created and administrated weekly quizzes and monthly tests to track student’s progress. Developed unit-based projects that are centered on real world situations to show students the importance of gaining a solid education and how Math correlates with everyday life. Incorporated various technologies in the classroom

Other Skills

Computer skills, including proficiency in windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point)

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