ALA LABADI
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Experienced Elementary and ESL Teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience in international and government school settings in Abu Dhabi. Skilled in literacy instruction, ESL development, differentiated teaching strategies, and educational technology integration. Passionate about creating inclusive, student-centered classrooms that promote academic growth and global citizenship. Available for International Relocation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Elementary Teacher
Ministry of Education
Abu Dhabi
2021.08 - 2026.02
- Deliver English instruction aligned with national curriculum standards.
- Develop differentiated lesson plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress.
- Integrate educational technology to enhance engagement and learning.
- Support literacy development in reading, writing, and vocabulary.
- Collaborate with parents and colleagues to ensure student success.
ESL Teacher
International Schools
Abu Dhabi
2014.08 - 2021.06
- Taught ESL to elementary and middle school students in multicultural environments.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to strengthen English proficiency.
- Adapted curriculum for SEN and struggling learners.
- Implemented blended learning using Google Classroom and digital tools.
- Applied formative assessment techniques to guide instruction.
- Strengthened phonics, vocabulary acquisition, and reading comprehension skills.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Education (International)
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom 2021.10 - 2022.10
Master of Science - Instructional Technology for Educators
New York Institute of Technology
Long Island, NY 2017.10 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Al Balqa Applied University
Amman, Jordan 2008.09 - 2012.06
Skills
- ESL / EAL Instruction
- Elementary Literacy Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Planning & Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Educational Technology Integration
- Blended & Hybrid Learning
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Experience with eyfs framework
Certification
- Post Graduate Certificate in Education (International)
- Child Protection for International Schools
- Preventing Bullying for International Schools
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Post Graduate Certificate - Education (International)
University of Nottingham
2021.10 - 2022.10
Elementary Teacher
Ministry of Education
2021.08 - 2026.02
Master of Science - Instructional Technology for Educators
New York Institute of Technology
2017.10 - 2019.07
ESL Teacher
International Schools
2014.08 - 2021.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Al Balqa Applied University
2008.09 - 2012.06