Walaa F. Hammoudi
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Passionate and accomplished Chemistry Teacher with a proven track record of academic excellence and student improvement. Excels in creating engaging lesson plans and fostering critical thinking skills. Experienced in implementing various teaching methods and technologies to enhance student learning. Committed to promoting a positive and interactive classroom environment. Adept at hands-on experiments and safety protocols. Strong leadership abilities, currently acting as Head of Chemistry, with a focus on differentiated instruction, curriculum modification, and STEM integration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
IGCSE, A/As level Chemistry Teacher
Ajyal International School MBZ
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2021 - Current
- 50% of the students in AS and A level achieved an A score.
- Planned, evaluated, and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate student-centered learning.
- Implemented differentiated tasks to cater to students' diverse learning abilities.
- Modified the chemistry curriculum based on students' academic levels to enhance learning outcomes.
- Assisted students in conducting experiments while ensuring lab safety precautions.
- Led and organized school-based science competitions, fostering student engagement and academic excellence.
- Actively involved in the STEM department, integrating interdisciplinary activities into chemistry lessons.
Math and Science Teacher
Al Makassed School
, Lebanon
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Created and implemented engaging science and math lesson plans for students in Grades 4 to 6.
- Encouraged students to think critically and participate in scientific discussions.
- Incorporated hands-on learning and lively student participation to enhance conceptual understanding.
- Improved student performance through personalized instruction and innovative teaching methods.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual needs of pupils, achieving greater comprehension.
- Updated curriculum to comply with the latest educational standards and trends.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to facilitate student learning.
Master's Internship
Lebanese University, Hadath
Beirut, Lebanon
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Lebanese University - Faculty of Science I - Hadath, Lebanon [2+2] photocycloaddition of gamma aminobutyric acid analogues
- Purification of products using column chromatography
- Characterizing products using: NMR, IR, UV and MS
- Actively get involved with contributions to safety, housekeeping, environmental and process improvement initiatives
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Education
Diploma of Education - Education
Lebanese International University
Lebanon 10.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Lebanese University
Beirut/ Lebanon 09.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lebanese International University
Beirut/Lebanon 10.2014 - 07.2017
Skills
- Leadership & Department Management
- Differentiated Instruction & Curriculum Design
- STEM & Science Competitions Organization
- Classroom Technology Integration
- Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
- Laboratory Safety & Experimentation
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Certification
teaching license obtained
TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS
- Teaching License Obtained
- Middle Leadership Training
- Participated in Model United Nations (MUN)
- Guide to International Data Protection (Educare)
- Mental Wellbeing in Children & Young People (Educare)
- A Practical Guide to GDPR for Education (Educare - 2022)
- Children’s Mental Wellbeing for International School- Educare- 2022
- Preventing Bullying for International Schools- Educare- 2022
- Staying Safe Online for International Schools- Educare- 2022
- Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young people- Educare- 2022
- A practical Guide to the GDPR for Education- Educare-2022
- How to Write a Winning CV- Smart Skills Group- 2021
- SOTL, developing strategies for online teaching and learning – 2021
- Cambridge MENA online Experience – 2020
- “ Providing Challenges for Young Learners Oracy: Definition, Rationale and Skills "
- Making sense of how we develop life competencies through ELT
- TOT - Training of Trainers at ActionAid- 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IGCSE, A/As level Chemistry Teacher
Ajyal International School MBZ
08.2021 - Current
Diploma of Education - Education
Lebanese International University
10.2020 - 07.2021
Math and Science Teacher
Al Makassed School
09.2019 - 07.2021
Master's Internship
Lebanese University, Hadath
02.2019 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Organic Chemistry
Lebanese University
09.2017 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lebanese International University
10.2014 - 07.2017
teaching license obtained
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