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Dina Lotfi Mohammed Askar
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Mr./ Mrs. Principal
Dear Sir or Mam,
I am interested in applying for the position of English teacher in your school district. As English teacher in different British , American and national schools for almost 12 years. It’s my goal to combine my range of experience with my ability to be a compassionate, enthusiastic, intelligent teacher who can make a positive contribution to your school district through applying technology,21st century skills , music, educational games and websites in English classes, using different “AFL” and educational strategies and making the students learn through having fun and link the curriculum to the real life to create a creative, innovative generation which is aware of the local and global culture. I would welcome an interview and hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience. My resume, which is enclosed, contains additional information on my experience and skills. I would appreciate the opportunity to provide further information on my candidacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Gr.3 Homeroom Teacher
Al Dar Academies, Charter Schools , Al Danah School
Abu Dhabi
08.2021 - Current
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Administered quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
English Teacher
Al Bahya School
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
- Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Implemented innovative teaching approaches for special needs students to meet requirements of individualized education plans.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
Gr.2 Homeroom Teacher
International Academic School” IAS(US curriculum)
Abu Dhabi
09.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
English Teacher
The Australian School of Abu Dhabi- ASAD (International Baccalaureate)
Abu Dhabi
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in school.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
English Teacher
Horizon Private School (US curriculum)
Abu Dhabi
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
English teacher
International British Academy” IBA – British
Alexandria
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Created language arts lesson plans for the low achievers to meet learning needs, adhere to curriculum standards and build interest in learning.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English language and literature
Tanta University
Egypt 09.2004 - 05.2008
Diploma of Education - Education
Abu Dhabi University
UAE 06.2017 - 06.2020
No Degree - Teaching License
Teaching License
UAE 04.2001 -
Skills
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Effective listening skills
Creative skills and ideas for planning practical and interesting lessons
Excellent planning and organisation skills
A friendly and confident manner
The ability to work well under pressure
A flexible approach to work
Cultural sensitivity, tolerance and patience
Accomplishments
- Training professional Development sessions
- I am able to apply different teaching strategies andtechnological programs in my online sessions such as, Classkick , Teams , Quizziz, Kahoot, Nearpod, Padlet , Jigsaw Planet ,
- Reading Eggs , live worksheets & Jigsaw Planet
- Advanced Skills in Distance Learning Oct
- 2020
- Designing learning in the context of Distance Learning
- May 2020
- My class , My Passion , Distance Learning April 2020
- Microsoft office - Nov
- 2007
- Developing education course -2012-2013
- Child, family and friends “held by Oxford University press,staff in”
- Hilton Hotel”
- Differentiation in Reading and Writing”- Nov
- 2016
- Improving Achievement and Behavior “Assessment for learning”.
- (Abu
- Dhabi University Knowledge Group)- Jan.2017
Software
Certification
Advanced Skills in Distance Learning Oct. 2020 . • Designing learning in the context of Distance Learning May 2020 . • My class , My Passion , Distance Learning April 2020 . • Microsoft office - Nov. 2007 . • Developing education course -2012-2013 . • “child, family and friends “held by Oxford University press, staff in” Hilton Hotel”. • “Differentiation in Reading and Writing”- Nov. 2016 . • Improving Achievement and Behavior “Assessment for learning”.. (Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group)
Interests
Reading novels , swimming and listening to music
Reading and listening to music
I like listening to classic music and reading English novels.
Timeline
Gr.3 Homeroom Teacher
Al Dar Academies, Charter Schools , Al Danah School
08.2021 - Current
Designing learning in the context of Distance Learning
01-2020
My class , My Passion , Distance Learning
01-2020
English Teacher
Al Bahya School
01.2019 - 07.2021
Gr.2 Homeroom Teacher
International Academic School” IAS(US curriculum)
09.2017 - 07.2019
Diploma of Education - Education
Abu Dhabi University
06.2017 - 06.2020
Advanced Skills in Distance Learning Oct. 2020 . • Designing learning in the context of Distance Learning May 2020 . • My class , My Passion , Distance Learning April 2020 . • Microsoft office - Nov. 2007 . • Developing education course -2012-2013 . • “child, family and friends “held by Oxford University press, staff in” Hilton Hotel”. • “Differentiation in Reading and Writing”- Nov. 2016 . • Improving Achievement and Behavior “Assessment for learning”.. (Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group)
01-2017
Improving Achievement and Behavior “Assessment for learning”.. (Abu Dhabi University Knowledge Group)-
01-2017
“Child, family and friends “held by Oxford University press, staff in” Hilton Hotel”.
01-2016
“Differentiation in Reading and Writing”
01-2016
English Teacher
The Australian School of Abu Dhabi- ASAD (International Baccalaureate)
08.2014 - 07.2017
Developing education course
01-2013
English Teacher
Horizon Private School (US curriculum)
08.2012 - 06.2014
English teacher
International British Academy” IBA – British
08.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English language and literature
Tanta University
09.2004 - 05.2008
No Degree - Teaching License
Teaching License
04.2001 -