Dina El-Haddad
Salwa,HA
Summary
Dynamic educator, adept in fostering student literacy and critical thinking through innovative curriculum implementation. Excelled in team collaboration and technology integration, enhancing organizational growth. Recognized for exceptional classroom management and language instruction, consistently achieving significant improvements in student learning outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MHS English Language Arts Teacher
Ajial Bilingual School
09.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in language arts education.
- Led parent-teacher conferences that provided constructive feedback on student progress while fostering collaboration between home and school environments.
- Developed strong reading skills among students by implementing engaging literature circles and guided reading activities.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Assessed student writing using rubrics aligned with state standards, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across all assignments.
- Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through analytical writing assignments that encouraged students to synthesize information from multiple sources.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing innovative teaching techniques and multimedia resources.
- Served as a member for extracurricular activities such as the Social Committee.
English Language Teacher
Lycee Francais De Koweit
09.2009 - 08.2020
- Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
- Tutored and assisted students to help with English language comprehension and mastery.
- Improved student literacy levels through targeted intervention and support programs.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition, and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces to meet diverse learning styles.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate issues with parents.
- Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Ajial Bilingual School
09.2007 - 08.2009
English Instructor
American University of London
03.2008 - 08.2008
- Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
- Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Cultivated a positive learning environment by fostering open communication, mutual respect, and active listening skills among students.
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
Education
CELTA Certificate - Certificate of English Language Teaching To Adults
University of Cambridge
United KingdomBachelor of Arts - English Literature
Notre Dame University
Louaize, Lebanon06-2006
Skills
- Licensed in teaching English language
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational growth
- Grammar instruction
- Technology integration
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Verbal and written communication
- Lesson plan implementation
- Recordkeeping skills
- Smartboard operation
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
IBL - Inquiry Based Learning Certificate
Languages
Arabic, English
Native language
French
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
MHS English Language Arts Teacher
Ajial Bilingual School
09.2023 - Current
English Language Teacher
Lycee Francais De Koweit
09.2009 - 08.2020
English Instructor
American University of London
03.2008 - 08.2008
Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher
Ajial Bilingual School
09.2007 - 08.2009
IBL - Inquiry Based Learning Certificate
CELTA Certificate - Certificate of English Language Teaching To Adults
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Notre Dame University
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