Hissah Almefleh
Kuwait City
Summary
English Teacher with 10 years of experience, dedicated to fostering engaging and effective learning environments. Capable university-level instructor. Proficient in curriculum development and technology integration, utilizing innovative techniques to enhance student comprehension and participation. Strong leadership and communication skills facilitate collaboration with diverse learners and fellow educators. Passionate about creating impactful lesson plans that cater to individual needs, drive academic success, and instill a love for language. Eager to contribute expertise in a challenging teaching role that prioritizes student growth and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Doha High School
11.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to improve students language skills.
- Organised and attended several workshops for teachers development to enhance students comprehension and classroom management.
- Created interactive presentations with the usage of relevant software (smart board, ipads,etc.).
- Implemented modern teaching techniques based on technology and practical learning tasks.
Part Time English Instructor
Public Authority for Applied Education & Training
02.2024 - Current
- Taught (English 101) course.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons to diverse groups of language learners.
- Utilized technology and multimedia resources to enhance classroom instruction and engagement.
- Created exams aligned with curriculum objectives and student needs.
Education
Masters of Art - MA TESOL
University of Leeds
United Kingdom12.2022
Bachelors of Arts - English Language and Literature
Kuwait University
Kuwait05.2016
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Curriculum development
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Technology integration
- Student assessment
- Lesson Planning
Publications
- Exploring Effective Pedagogical Approaches and Strategies for TESOL Education to Enhance English Language Learning in Kuwait, Alshuraiaan, A., Almefleh, H., 2023, International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation, 6, 8, 250-258, https://doi.org/10.32996/ijllt.2023.6.8.25
- Assessing the Efficacy of Task-Based Language Teaching in TESOL Settings, Almefleh, Hissah, Alshuraiaan, Anwar, Alhajiri, Fajer, 2023, British Journal of Teacher Education and Pedagogy, 2, 09-17, 10.32996/bjtep.2023.2.3.2
Professional Development
- Internationally Certified Trainer from the Kuwait International Institute for Training.
- Internationally Certified Trainer from the American International Accreditation Organization (AIA).
- Member at TEFL Kuwait & TESOL Kuwait.
- Attended MA TESOL 2022 Conference organised by University of Leeds.
- Attended 2023 Hybrid Conference (Language Education in Hybrid World) organised by TESOL Kuwait.
- Attended the TEFL Kuwait Symposium, navigating new educational frontiers
Timeline
Part Time English Instructor
Public Authority for Applied Education & Training
02.2024 - Current
English Teacher
Doha High School
11.2016 - Current
Masters of Art - MA TESOL
University of Leeds
Bachelors of Arts - English Language and Literature
Kuwait University