MAYA CHAWKI FARRAN

• Teach Arabic Language (as a foreign language) from Grades 1 to 12
• Teach Islamic Education, Prophetic Hadeeth, Legislations and explaining the Surah’s of the Holy Qur’an for the non-Arabs from Grades 1 to 12
• Teach Social Studies for the non-Arabs, from Grades 1 to 9
• Motivate the students to learn the Arabic language (speaking, writing, and reading)
• Implement the school curriculum in accordance with the school’s protocols
• Manage student’s behavior and resolve conflicts
• Evaluation and assessment of pupils’ work and report on pupil achievement and attainment in line with school policy
• Attend all requisite meetings and contribute to applicable Study Support and maintain and supply any information that may be required for individual pupils
• Provide and contribute to duties, and administrative routines, pastoral and curricular matters in accordance with school policies
• Maintain discipline whilst motivating pupils and facilitating their development to meet targets
• Planning, preparing, presenting and marking classes in an imaginative, positive, stimulating and active way, facilitating development and meeting the needs of the whole ability range within the class
• Providing feedback of pupils’ progress as required
• Take part in the school’s “life”, and pastoral and curricular activities outside of classes including those which take place at evenings and weekends
• Build and maintain co-operative relationships with both pupils and their parents/guardians
• Support colleagues and contribute towards the smooth running of the team and the school
• Adhere to and promote all school values, policies and procedures.
• Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades and other required records to meet departmental standards and monitor student progress.
• Provide online instruction in philosophy to students traveling, living remotely or unable to participate in typical classroom settings.
• Engage students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
• Provide after class tutoring to students requiring extra help and met with students during office hours to discuss concerns.
• Resolve problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Develop syllabi and design Arabic courses suitable for Adults’ Students
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
• Lecture and lead class discussions on Arabic language and culture for a diverse student body with varying level of competence
• Evaluate students’ ability to express themselves in oral and written Arabic through classroom conversations, assignments, paperwork, and exams
• Guide students through the rudiments of spoken Arabic with the goal of improving conversation skills
• Implement and lead weekly conversations’ groups for students to practice the speaking skills
• Assess student’s readiness to progress to a higher-level coursework
• Oversee the coordination of Curriculum and Assessment Development, revisions, and evaluations
• Plan, organize, and direct the implementation of curriculum development, assessments, curriculum mapping and standardized testing
• Provide leadership and support in collecting and using assessment data to improve student learning
• Work with the Director on matters relating to curriculum development, assessments
• Maintain accurate records on curriculum and assessments
• Participate in administrative meetings as may be required or appropriate
• Coordinate work as it relates to the development, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum, instruction, curriculum mapping and standardized testing.

• Carrying out a variety of day-to-day functions in the law office such as meeting with clients, assisting attorneys, doing research work, and filling various documents
• Assisting the lawyer in administrative and legal tasks
• Helping the lawyer in drafting legal documents, researching, and sometimes answering phones
• Take briefing from clients, discuss details, attending court hearings with them and take notes
• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses
• Administratively support and attend trials
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Seeking a challenging law work placement opportunity within a dynamic firm which will offer basic paralegal responsibilities and the opportunity to develop practical legal skills. Looking as though for another stage in my career. A new challenge.

I'd also like to continue to grow and learn in this field, and take on some new tasks—ones I haven't had the opportunity to tackle in my current and previous role