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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Awards
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SAJA AL - AZZAM

SAJA AL - AZZAM

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Compassionate teacher with five years of teaching experience in the UAE. dedicated to providing a balanced, engaging learning environment for all students. My goal is to prepare students to succeed in the world, in a manner that considers their individual needs, characters and the importance of the social, physical, and mental aspects that contribute greatly to the human experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Al Nokhba School
03.2023 - Current
  • Currently, at Al Nokhba School, I find joy in teaching both elementary and middle school students
  • Introducing them to video production and Scratch programming has been a delightful experience
  • Witnessing their growth as they participate in competitions like the digital Minstar competition fills me with pride and satisfaction
  • Teach video production and Scratch programming to elementary and middle school students
  • Participate in the digital Minstar competition, guiding students to showcase their skills and talents
  • Foster creativity and technical proficiency among students through project-based learning approaches
  • Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

IT Teacher

AL Ghad Charter School
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Effectively taught Web Design, IT Security, Computer science principles, to grade 8, 9,10 and 11 students and maintained interest enabling students significantly hone learning skills
  • Planning and organizing academic events and activities, both in and outside of school property
  • Built relationships with over 200 students and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement
  • Use of technology for creating assignments, class activities, assessing and recording progress, provide grades and feedback using Canvas, Kahoot, Quizizz and Nearpod
  • Using mini plenaries to evaluate and measure students’ learning
  • Developing schemes of work and lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives
  • Managing and maintaining an interactive classroom through the integration of technology to enhance and support the educational environment
  • Facilitating learning by establishing relationship with pupils, and by their organization of learning resources and the classroom- learning environment
  • Assessing and recording progress and preparing pupils for examinations, bylinking pupils' knowledge to earlier learning and developing ways to encourage it further, and challenging pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding
  • Provided a safe and enriching learning environment in which students coulddevelop skills and understanding of computer technology.

ICT Teacher

AL Kamal American international school
01.2020 - 07.2022
  • Effectively taught AI, Web Design, Python, Photoshop, Microsoft office 365, PowToon, to nine classes of grade 8, 9 and 10 students
  • Planning and organizing academic events and activities, both in and outside of school property
  • Assessing and recording students' progress and providing grades and feedback
  • Use of technology to enhance the student learning experience using various platforms
  • Support, observe and record the progress of the class
  • Plan lessons in line with School and Curricula objectives, with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning
  • Provided a safe and enriching learning environment in which students coulddevelop skills and understanding of computer technology
  • Set motivational targets for students, meeting with both students and parents termly to report on progress and address any challenges impeding learning.

Computer Science Teacher

M/s. Al Shareef International School
02.2017 - 05.2018
  • Responsible for developing lesson plans based on curriculum
  • Responsible for developing a very popular after-school computer program that taught the computer the benefit of responsible internet use
  • Taught simple programing language and grammar to students
  • Motivated students to learn programing language by practice in the lab
  • Created and graded tests and assignments
  • Concentrates on feedback from students
  • Keeps good relationship with the students
  • Strong interpersonal abilities -Well organized capable of operating to tight deadlines
  • Design an appropriate teaching curriculum for learning each level
  • Organized extra curriculum activities and competitions
  • Developed comprehensive teaching course content through the application of innovative and proven instructional strategies
  • Maintained full and accurate class records.

Education

Diploma of Teaching -

Abu Dhabi University
06.2023

Bachelor of Software Engineering -

Jordan University of Science and Technology
06.2015

Skills

  • Communication with Parents
  • Critical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Technological Skills
  • Lesson planning

Certification

  • Adaptive Teaching Made Simple
  • Adaptive Teaching
  • Behavior Basic
  • Time Saving Tips for Teachers
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
  • Child Neglect for International Schools
  • Child Protection Refresher 2021
  • Dealing with Bereavement and Loss
  • Fire Safety for International Schools
  • First Aid Essentials for International Schools
  • Health and Safety for International Schools
  • How to be an Effective Fire Warden or Fire Marshal
  • Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People
  • Moving and Handling
  • Online Safety
  • Overcoming Loneliness
  • Preventing Bullying for International Schools
  • Safeguarding Young People
  • Supporting Staff Wellbeing in Schools
  • The SEND Code of Practice

Languages

Arabic Native
English Fluent

Awards

IELTS 2010, Overall Band Score: 6.5

Hobbies and Interests

  • Brisk walking
  • Watching movies
  • Learning and exploring
  • Swimming.

Timeline

Teacher

Al Nokhba School
03.2023 - Current

IT Teacher

AL Ghad Charter School
01.2022 - 01.2023

ICT Teacher

AL Kamal American international school
01.2020 - 07.2022

Computer Science Teacher

M/s. Al Shareef International School
02.2017 - 05.2018

Diploma of Teaching -

Abu Dhabi University

Bachelor of Software Engineering -

Jordan University of Science and Technology

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