Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Timeline
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HUDA ZAID

HUDA ZAID

OTTAWA

Summary

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position putting to use all of the skills and knowledge I have gained through over 10 years' experience as a teacher and through a Master's in Education (concentration: Second Language Education). I also have an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature. Both of my degrees were obtained from two of Canada's best universities. Experience in teaching adults at Kuwait University . TEFL certified.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

MYP English Teacher

Kuwait Bilingual School 2
08.2024 - Current

PYP Homeroom Teacher and Team Leader

Kuwait Bilingual School 2
08.2021 - 06.2024

Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher (English, Math, Science)

Ajial Bilingual School
09.2014 - 09.2020

Part-time English Language Instructor

Kuwait University
03.2014 - 08.2014

Homeroom Teacher (English, Science, Math, Social Studies)

Future Bilingual School
09.2013 - 06.2014

Homeroom Teacher (English, Science, Math, Art)

Kuwait Bilingual School
08.2012 - 06.2013

Tutor in the Classroom

Vincent Massey Public School (Canada)
03.2011 - 06.2011
  • (whilst completing my Master’s Degree)

Grade One English and Science Teacher

AlGhanim Bilingual School
09.2009 - 06.2010

English Language Arts Teacher

Kuwait Bilingual School
08.2007 - 06.2009

English as a Foreign Language Teacher

National School of Languages (Canada)
06.2007 - 08.2007

Education

Master in Education -

University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada
07.2012

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Honours

Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
04.2011

Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature major; Minors in History and Political Science

Carleton University
Ottawa, Canada
08.2007

TEFL Certificate -

National School of Languages
Ottawa, Canada
06.2007

Skills

  • Instructional design
  • Strong team collaboration
  • Personalized learning approaches
  • Facilitating writing workshops
  • Literary interpretation skills
  • Thematic exploration of poetry
  • Strong written communication skills
  • TEFL certification holder
  • Learner engagement
  • Effective classroom management

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Oral & written communication skills: both of which have been refined through years of working with ESL students of various ages and levels and through numerous research papers and presentations at University of Ottawa Master in Education program & Carleton University English Language and Literature program;
  • Analytical skills that reflect ability to interpret information and relay it in a concise, easy to understand manner: helping students start reading stories & articles with new words and concepts by creating games and exercises; creating lessons suitable for obtaining best results from students with different abilities (differentiated and student-centered learning in the classroom)
  • Leadership skills: Grade 3 Team Leader at KBS, chair of 2 committees; was part of various committees at Ajial Bilingual School (International Day, Library Censorship, Teacher Mentoring, PEAK Conference, etc.)
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision: for example having sole responsibility for ESL classes during first years as a teacher with minimal supervision and assistance
  • Ability to gain the trust of students and inspire them through providing support and opening the lines of communication
  • Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills honed through numerous computer courses and years of work and schooling
  • Excellent Teaching Evaluations by various Supervisors

Timeline

MYP English Teacher

Kuwait Bilingual School 2
08.2024 - Current

PYP Homeroom Teacher and Team Leader

Kuwait Bilingual School 2
08.2021 - 06.2024

Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher (English, Math, Science)

Ajial Bilingual School
09.2014 - 09.2020

Part-time English Language Instructor

Kuwait University
03.2014 - 08.2014

Homeroom Teacher (English, Science, Math, Social Studies)

Future Bilingual School
09.2013 - 06.2014

Homeroom Teacher (English, Science, Math, Art)

Kuwait Bilingual School
08.2012 - 06.2013

Tutor in the Classroom

Vincent Massey Public School (Canada)
03.2011 - 06.2011

Grade One English and Science Teacher

AlGhanim Bilingual School
09.2009 - 06.2010

English Language Arts Teacher

Kuwait Bilingual School
08.2007 - 06.2009

English as a Foreign Language Teacher

National School of Languages (Canada)
06.2007 - 08.2007

Master in Education -

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature, Honours

Carleton University

Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature major; Minors in History and Political Science

Carleton University

TEFL Certificate -

National School of Languages
HUDA ZAID