Khalaidah Saeed
English Teacher
Al Ain,Abu Dhabi
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
English Cover Teacher
Al Jood School
Al Ain
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Primary Class Teacher
Al Dhafra Private School
Al Ain
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Created data-driven, learner-centered, friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement by coordinating with other teachers.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Taught core subjects of English, math, science, and technology.
Primary Class Teacher
United Private School
Al Ain
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Taught core subjects of math and science.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
Translator and Interpreter
Cognition Education
Al Ain
09.2009 - 07.2012
- Translated documents from English to Arabic and vise versa.
- Provided verbal summaries of non-English documents for immediate use.
- Replicated flow, style, and overall meaning of original texts.
- Applied cultural understanding to discern specific meanings beyond literal written words.
- Reviewed final works to spot and correct errors in punctuation, grammar, and translation.
- Updated existing translations to meet contemporary trends in communication.
- Supported operations by translating key departmental documents and internal communications.
English Cover Teacher
Al Tomooh Fundamental School
Al Ain
02.2009 - 05.2009
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Vice Principal and English Teacher
Baniyas Private National School
Abu Dhabi
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Maintained records for school, district, state and federal requirements.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Acted as principal for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
English Teacher
Balquis Secondary School
Hodeidah
08.2005 - 07.2008
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
English Teacher
Baniyas National Private School
Abu Dhabi
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
English Teacher
Balquis Secondary School
Hodeidah
08.2000 - 12.2003
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
English Teacher
Saba Fundamental School
Hodeidah
12.1999 - 07.2000
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Abu Dhabi University
Al Ain 10.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
Hodeidah University
Hodeidah / Yemen 10.1994 - 06.1998
Skills
Student-centered learning
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
ESL- English as Second Language
Testing and grading
SMART Board aptitude
Lesson Planning
Elementary education
Certification
UAE Educational Profession License
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
UAE Educational Profession License
05-2024
IELTS Academic overall band score 7.5
05-2024
English Cover Teacher
Al Jood School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Primary Class Teacher
Al Dhafra Private School
09.2018 - 12.2022
Primary Class Teacher
United Private School
09.2017 - 09.2018
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership
Abu Dhabi University
10.2011 - 06.2013
Translator and Interpreter
Cognition Education
09.2009 - 07.2012
English Cover Teacher
Al Tomooh Fundamental School
02.2009 - 05.2009
Vice Principal and English Teacher
Baniyas Private National School
08.2008 - 01.2009
English Teacher
Balquis Secondary School
08.2005 - 07.2008
English Teacher
Baniyas National Private School
08.2004 - 06.2005
English Teacher
Balquis Secondary School
08.2000 - 12.2003
English Teacher
Saba Fundamental School
12.1999 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Education - Teaching English As A Second Language
Hodeidah University
10.1994 - 06.1998