Thouraya Said
Secondary Biology Teacher
Abu Dhabi,AZ
Summary
Experienced AP Biology teacher and holder of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rachid Al Maktoum Award for distunguished academic performance (2018).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
AP Biology Teacher
Emirates National School
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - Current
- Worked with AP Biology students to achieve requirements for best learning outcomes.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Aligned teaching techniques and devised personalized support strategies to help students with differing ability levels and grasp of materials.
- Evaluated student knowledge by conducting regular quizzes, class tests and required assessments.
Biology Teacher
Elite Private School
Abu Dhabi
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Developed team communications among the teachers of the science department.
- Worked in collaboration with AP teachers to resolve critical problems, improve students' achievements and provide action plans to reach the desired goals.
- Monitored social media and online sources for educational purposes.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Biology /Science Teacher
Al Nahda National School
Abu Dhabi
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into biology concepts.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Member of Health and Environment Team.
- Member of Safety Team.
Biology Teacher
United Nations Schools (UNRWA)
Lebanon
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
Lab Technician (Volunteer)
UNRWA/UNESCO
lebanon
07.2006 - 08.2006
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving lab issues.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
Education
M.D. - Masters of Education in Management And Leadership
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Excellence Degree)
08.2004 - 08.2008
Skills
Collaboration, Communication, Problem Solving, Technology Leadership, Research and Strategy, Decision Making, Team work, Lesson Planning, Class Management, Student centered learning
Accomplishments
HONOR AWARDS
Sheik Hamdan Bin Rachid Al Maktoum Award for distinguished academic performance for the best academic research in the Arab world (05/2018).
Additional Information
RESEARCH PROJECTS
• Academic research: The impact of EIMA strategy on the development green technology concepts and the technology model design skills of the sixth-grade students in the United Arab Emirates (2019).
• Academic research: The effect of action research on the teachers’ performance in the United Arab Emirates (2018).
• Academic research (Awarded as the best academic research in the Arab world): The effect of REACT strategy on the conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills of the eleventh-grade female students in the United Arab Emirates. (2018).
• Action research: Assessing and improving the use of scientific methods by the ninth-grade female students in the United Arab Emirates. (2016).
• Academic research: The effect of action research on teachers' performance in the United Arab Emirates. (2018).
• Graduation project research: The effect of BPA on fertility and other living systems. (2008).
Certification
Certified Ap Biology Teacher, American College Board.
Timeline
The British University of Dubai - M.D., Masters of Education in Management And Leadership
08.2021 - Current
Certified Ap Biology Teacher, American College Board.
08-2019
AP Biology Teacher - Emirates National School
01.2019 - Current
Biology Teacher - Elite Private School
08.2015 - 08.2018
Biology /Science Teacher - Al Nahda National School
08.2013 - 08.2015
Professional Teaching Diploma, UNRWA/UNESCO Institute of Education (Jordan).
04-2013
Biology Teacher - United Nations Schools (UNRWA)
08.2010 - 08.2013
Lab Technician (Volunteer) - UNRWA/UNESCO
07.2006 - 08.2006
Beirut Arab University - Bachelor of Science, Biology (Excellence Degree)
08.2004 - 08.2008
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