Versatile Educator and HR/L&D Specialist

Yazan Alkhateeb

Aqaba, Jordan 009*********** ***.*****@*****.***

Professional Summary

Motivated and versatile professional with a strong background in teaching, HR, and learning development. Skilled in designing engaging lesson plans, facilitating language acquisition, and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Proven expertise in recruitment, employee development, and managing training initiatives to drive performance. Passionate about personal growth, education, and helping others reach their full potential. Seeking to leverage my diverse skill set in a role that allows for continuous learning and impactful contributions.

Experience

Aqaba Digital School – English Teacher Aug 2025 – Present

• Teaching literature (novels, plays, poetry, short stories) appropriate for high school students.

• Teaching language skills: grammar, vocabulary, and writing mechanics.

• Guiding students in developing analytical, critical thinking, and interpretation skills.

• Teaching different forms of writing: essays, reports, narratives, persuasive and expository writing.

• Improving communication skills: speaking, listening, discussion, and presentation. EnToneYo’s Way – English Teacher Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

• Led discussions, debates, and role-plays to boost fluency and confidence.

• Developed lesson plans focusing on speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary.

• Provided feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and structure.

• Tailored lessons to different proficiency levels and included cultural context.

• Monitored student progress through quizzes and evaluations. Markazia (CTA) – HR/L&D Coordinator Oct 2022 – Jan 2024

• Coordinated internal and external training sessions.

• Managed employee development plans, communications, and assessments.

• Conducted interviews, prepared offers, and shortlisted candidates.

• Led employee engagement and HR performance reporting. Kempinski Hotel Aqaba – HR Officer May 2021 – Sep 2022

• Managed recruitment, interviews, and onboarding.

• Processed contracts, promotions, and position changes.

• Administered employee benefits (medical, life insurance).

• Led engagement initiatives and staff welfare activities. K.A.A. schools – English Teacher Jun 2019 – May 2021

• Designed lesson plans to improve English proficiency.

• Led group activities to enhance language comprehension.

• Incorporated technology for interactive learning.

• Maintained progress reports and communicated with parents. Community Service

Under-resourced public school volunteer work (2019) A one-week mission dedicated to preparing middle school students for their final English exam. This took place in my senior year at university, and it was done by a group of university students from the Department of English, University of Jordan in Aqaba. This initiative was directed by Dr. Ayman Abu Shomar, Associate Professor of English Literature, JU. Following are the tasks and objectives completed during this initiative:

• Evaluation of students’ language proficiency

• Prepared class reports

• Divided study units

• Designed mock tests

• Collaborative lesson planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature September 2015 – June 2019 University of Jordan in Aqaba GPA:

3.2/4.0 (very good).

Language Proficiency Certification

• IELTS UKVI (Academic): Overall Band Score: 6.5, British Council, December 2023

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