Elementary Teacher Esl Teachers

Working Experience

Universal Learning Academy Sep. 2021- Present

Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Michigan- USA Sep.2021-Present

Choosing and developing curriculum

Training and evaluating teachers’ performance for state licensing and renewal

Ordering and training on the use of new instructional materials

Ensuring the school curriculum meets all state guidelines

Improving overall all student performance on state and internal assessments

Planning and scheduling all state and school assessments

Planning professional development school wide

Attending all IEP meetings

Overseeing ESL teachers and interventionists

Evaluating teachers

Ensuring school shows progress on all standardized testing

Universal Learning Academy

Elementary Teacher

Michigan- USA Sept. 2018 – Sep.2021

Teaches all academic subjects plus Computer class

Creates yearly plans, unit plans and lesson plans

Designs formative and summative assessments

Creates differentiated activities and worksheets for five-different levels

Makes necessary accommodations and modifications to meet the needs of all learners, including LEP and IEP

Collaborated with parallel teachers

Designed lessons and activities based on national standards

MAYA School

Lead Upper Elementary Teacher

Michigan- USA March 2015 – September 2018

Taught all academic subjects

Created yearly plans, unit plans and lesson plans

Designed exams and activities

Assisted in choosing curriculum

Tracked and designed improvement plans for individual students and department as a whole

Collaborated with parallel teachers

Designed lessons and activities based on national standards

Member of school improvement committees

American International School

Vice Principal- Head of Academics

Dubai- UAE October 2012- October 2014

oPrepared the curriculum for all grades

oOversaw the performance of heads of departments

oTracked students’ performance

oLed school’s improvement plan

oOrganized all academic needs including hiring new staff

oOversaw all departments

oReviewed all exams

oAnalyzed and tracked all student-related data

oEvaluated staff members

oDesigned new improvement plans as needed

oOversaw the English department

oReviewed all exams

oAnalyzed and tracked all student-related data in English classes

oEvaluated staff members in the department

AMA

English Teacher

Michigan- USA September 2000- June 2008

Taught core subjects to upper elementary classes

Amal Sleiman

Career Profile

Determined and self-motivated, believes that all students can learn if provided with the right tools and education. More than 23 years in the educational field and in many different positions. Effective leader and excellent communicator with all stakeholders.

Career Objective

Seeking a leadership position where I can use my expertise and training to enhance the learning and teaching processes in order to make a difference in our future by making sure our youth grow up to be well-rounded and effective members of society.

Certificates:

K-12 Administrative Certificate

K-8 Teacher Certificate

K-12 ESL Certificate

K-12 Arabic Certificate

Degrees/Diplomas

Master of Science in Education with Specialization in K-12 / Capella University

Post-Baccalaureate Elementary Education K-8/ Western Governors University

Bachelors in Fine Arts, U of M-Dearborn

Associates in Liberal Arts, HFCC

Administration program, MASSP

ESL and Arabic certification program, T.E.A.C.H program

Languages: Arabic, English (native speaker) & Basic French

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Global International Academy

Doha-Qatar May 2009-October 2012

• Created yearly plans, unit plans and lesson plans

• Designed exams and activities

• Assisted in choosing curriculum

• Collaborated with parallel teachers

• Designed lessons and activities based on common core standards

• Member of school improvement committees

• Assisted in the accreditation process

AIA/AMA

Lead Upper Elementary Teacher

Michigan- USA Sept. 2000 – May 2009

Taught all academic subjects

Created yearly plans, unit plans and lesson plans

Designed exams and activities

Assisted in choosing curriculum

Tracked and designed improvement plans for individual students and department as a whole

Collaborated with parallel teachers

Designed lessons and activities based on national standards

Member of school improvement committee

Basheer TV

Translator/Interpreter

Michigan- USA July 2003-July 2005

Translated documentaries from English to Arabic

Held interviews with community figures in Arabic and English

Time Magazine

Translator/Interpreter

Michigan-USA July 2005-August 2006

Translated magazine articles and interviews from Arabic to English and vice-versa

Translator/Interpreter Sep.1990- Present

Interpreted/translated in school and medical settings

Bromberg and Associates LLC

Translator/Interpreter

Michigan-USA July 2022- Present

Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in schools, courts and medical

Achievements and Awards

Completed a course certified under the International Register of Certified

Auditors scheme for auditors and was recognized as an internal auditor

Completed a certificate of translation from English to Arabic and vice versa at

WTCDW Language Institute in Detroit, MI

Completed a “Cort 1” course in how to use creative thinking and was certified by

Arabian Global Academy

Attended a course by Pearson on ‘Interactive Curriculum Training”

Appreciation award for dedication and assistance in organizing school programs

The Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award by Dearborn Chamber of Commerce

Kagan Instructional Coaching training and cooperative learning training

Certification

Certified K-8 elementary teacher in Michigan

Certified administrator in Michigan through Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals

Successfully completed Michigan’s required certification and basic skills tests for elementary teachers K-8.

Endorsed as a K-12 Arabic and ESL teacher

Qualified Legal interpreter/translator in Michigan

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