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SAMIYA ABDULHAFIZ ABDULQADER

Sharjah,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Motivated and compassionate Social Science Educator and Educational Psychologist with over 5 years of experience in teaching, academic support, and counseling across diverse educational settings. Strong background in student-centered learning, curriculum design, and psychosocial support. Holds a BA in Educational Psychology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science Education. Seeking assistant teacher role in the UAE to foster student growth through a holistic educational approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Home tutor

self employed
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Improved student participation and interest in the subject matter by using real-world examples during lessons.
  • Tailored tutoring methods to individual student needs, resulting in improved comprehension.
  • Boosted confidence in subject matter by providing constructive feedback on assignments.
  • Fostered positive learning environment for increased engagement by maintaining open communication with students and parents.

Teacher

Omhajer Junior and High School
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Taught Geography and English for 2022/2023 academic year.
  • Taught Geography and Health Science Technology Education (HSTE) for 2021/2022 academic year.
  • Created a book club to foster reading habit, boost confidence and broaden perspective of students.

Volunteer

National Autism & Down syndrome Association of Eritrea
08.2016 - 01.2023
  • Gave guidance and counseling to parents of children with special needs.
  • Attended workshops that aimed to enhance general knowledge of kids with special needs.

Student Teacher

Dallul Middle School
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Taught Social Studies as a part of post-graduate diploma internship program, learned how to put theory into practice.
  • Prepared objectives and outlines for courses of study following curriculum guidelines and requirements of school.
  • Planned and conducted activities, balancing instruction, demonstration and work time leading to opportunities for students to observe, question and investigate.

Volunteer Counselor

Hazhaz Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Supported counseling of female prisoners in Asmara Hazhaz rehab.
  • Concerns raised by participants including depression, behavioral change, time management were addressed in focus group discussion.

Graduate Assistant and Counselor

Asmara College of Health Sciences
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Taught Introduction to Psychology course to Nursing students and other allied health professionals (pharmacy, dentistry, physiotherapy, radiology, nursing and MLT).
  • Maintained regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students and prepare course materials such as syllabi, assignments and handouts.
  • Maintained student attendance records. Administered and graded examinations.

Part-time Teacher

Diaa Islamic School
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Taught English to tenth graders.
  • As a new teacher, developed experience on how to effectively manage and deliver information to high school students.

Counselor

Asmara Comprehensive School
02.2016 - 06.2016
  • Observed students during classroom and play activities to evaluate performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Counseled students in various aspects including course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, career planning, social problems, and stress management.

Education

Bachelor - Psychology

Eritrea Institute of Technology

Post-Graduate Diploma - Social Science Education

Asmara College of Education

Languages

Tigrinya
English
Arabic

Custom

  • Khalid Mohammed Idris, Head Department of Social Science Education, Asmara College of Education, Khalididris81@gmail.com, +36204905213
  • Jude Thaddeus Jasu, Former instructor, Asmara College of Education, jjasu34@gmail.com

Affiliations

  • reading, writing and drawing

Timeline

Home tutor

self employed
03.2023 - 12.2024

Teacher

Omhajer Junior and High School
05.2021 - 01.2023

Student Teacher

Dallul Middle School
10.2019 - 12.2019

Volunteer Counselor

Hazhaz Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 09.2018

Part-time Teacher

Diaa Islamic School
09.2017 - 02.2018

Graduate Assistant and Counselor

Asmara College of Health Sciences
09.2016 - 09.2018

Volunteer

National Autism & Down syndrome Association of Eritrea
08.2016 - 01.2023

Counselor

Asmara Comprehensive School
02.2016 - 06.2016

Post-Graduate Diploma - Social Science Education

Asmara College of Education

Bachelor - Psychology

Eritrea Institute of Technology
SAMIYA ABDULHAFIZ ABDULQADER