Khadija Askar
SABAHIYAH
Summary
Talented teaching professional committed to implant the appreciation for English Language to all students. Motivated teacher addressing student needs and ensuring proper student development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGLISH TEACHER
INTERNATIONAL BRITISH SCHOOL
Kuwait City
09.2020 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
ENGLISH TEACHER
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF AHMADI
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Taught English language for Primary school students
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, reading skills and handwriting
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school clubs to teach under-privileged students
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational needs
- Worked with various online websites and software's such as Learning A-Z, MAP test (NWEAT) and Google Drive
- Progressively attended Personal Development (PD) Courses such as Class management at PEAK conference and Charlotte Danielson teacher's guide
- Taught students Online through Zoom, Class Dojo and MS Teams during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
ENGLISH TEACHER
LUBNA PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared instruction materials, making copies and setting up work areas
- Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents
- Taught an average of 25 students per class
- Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets
- Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE WITH HONORS -
UNIVERSITY OF KUWAIT
01.2018
TEFL DIPLOMA -
I TO I ONLINE
01.2019
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organized
- Lesson planning
- Fluent in Arabic Language
- Effective time management
- Online Teaching
- Student motivation
- Group learning mechanics
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading J. K. Rowling novels (Harry Potter series author).
- Listening to Audio books from the same author.
- Solving puzzles, Sudoku, word search and various different brain exercises
- General research, browsing the internet and Social media.
Miscellaneous
United States of America (USA)
Full Kuwaiti Driving License
English (Native), Arabic (Fluent), Japanese (Learning)
References
Margarita Edwards, American School of Ahmadi Principle,
+965 97954546
q8margarita@gmail.com
Timeline
ENGLISH TEACHER
INTERNATIONAL BRITISH SCHOOL
09.2020 - Current
ENGLISH TEACHER
AMERICAN SCHOOL OF AHMADI
01.2019 - 01.2020
ENGLISH TEACHER
LUBNA PUBLIC SCHOOL
01.2017 - 01.2018
BACHELOR DEGREE WITH HONORS -
UNIVERSITY OF KUWAIT
TEFL DIPLOMA -
I TO I ONLINE