Sara Ghareeb
English Language Teacher, IGCSE, Checkpoint Exam Preparation Instructor
Suez
Summary
Cambridge CELTA S, TEFL, TESOL holder As a Dedicated teacher with 17 years of experience, Committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students. In addition, Committed to acting not only as a teacher but also as a mentor to my students and a leader to my team. Cherish having the ability to listen to students’ and parents’ concerns and find solutions that ensure students are learning to the best of their abilities. Besides, Adept in a range of teaching approaches and able to establish clear objectives for my lessons. Committed to on-going professional development and staying up to date with the latest teaching strategies and technologies. I’ve been also preparing my students for Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint Exams, and they proudly exceeded the international average for four years. Offering 17 years of experience developing and implementing course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
21
21
Certifications
Work History
High School Teacher and Stage Head
Maven International School
9 2023 - Current
- EST/ACT Exam Preparation Instructor
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students
- Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through the use of engaging debate topics and problem-solving exercises
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing
Checkpoint Preparation Teacher
Fatima International Schools
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Upper Elementary Stage English (EFL) Supervisor
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing
Upper Elementary Stage Head
Fatima International Schools
Suez, Suez
01.2018 - 01.2020
Middle and High School Team Leader and Teacher
Alafaq International Schools
09.2017 - 05.2018
- Head of the English Clubs and Calligraphy School, Instructor of Writing Effectiveness Workshops
Elementary School Teacher and Coordinator
Altarbia Alislamia Schools (American Diploma Program)
09.2015 - 05.2017
- TBL Certified Teacher and Coach, Certified DIBBLES Examiner
Elementary School Teacher of English Language and Social Studies
Education Gate International School
09.2013 - 10.2014
Elementary School Teacher
Ibn AL Haitham Languages Model Schools
08.2007 - 08.2013
- Foundation Stage Supervisor
English Language Instructor and Conversation assessor
Hebat Alkhayr Organization
- 01.2012
Under-Training Teacher for Adults
AUC Institute for Languages and Computer
11.2007 - 03.2008
KG and Elementary School Teacher
Muslim Youth Schools
05.2006 - 08.2007
Education
Teaching English For Secondary School Students
Cambridge Assessment
UK 01.2020 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Suez Canal University
Suez 08.2002 - 05.2006
Skills
Peer coaching
Able to apply differentiation activities to enrol all levels of students during the lesson
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office Excellent knowledge of Internet Skills
Excellent deal with Movie Maker and editing programs
Curriculum designing
Adult learning
Assessment designing
Learning management systems (LMS)
Blended learning
Cross-functional team lead
Corporate training
Youth training
Gamification of learning
Tutoring
Analytical Thinking
Peer coaching
Certification
Westminster College London, 120- Hours Diploma in Teaching English Language Arts, 07/2023
Other Information
- Delivered several online, Face to Face workshops for Teachers’ Professional Development
- Curriculum Designer for Checkpoint Intensive preparation
- Composed Grammar Booklets for grade 2 : grade 7 in Saudi Arabia
- Composed Writing Booklets for grades 5, 6 and 7
- Demonstrated new teachers’ demos and trainings.
- On-going seeker for Professional Development
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Suez, Egypt
- Date of Birth: 04/25/85
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Westminster College London, 120- Hours Diploma in Teaching English Language Arts, 07/2023
04-2024
Westminster College London, Teaching English in British Schools, 09/2022
07-2023
Cambridge Assessment, UK, CELTS with Merit, 02/2021
09-2022
Britishey Training Centre, EGYPT, Teaching English to Secondary & Preparatory Students, 02/2021
02-2021
Cambridge Assessment, UK, TKT Module 1 Band 3, 11/2020
02-2021
CELTS Cambridge Assessment International English, 2021
02-2021
Cambridge English, UK, Train the Trainer, 08/2019
11-2020
Teaching English For Secondary School Students
Cambridge Assessment
01.2020 - 02.2021
OFQUAL Training Qualifications UK, TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (RQF), 06/2020
08-2019
LONDON TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE, UK, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), 06/2019
06-2019
NOTTING HILL COLLEGE, UK, Academic Writing, 09/2018
09-2018
Checkpoint Preparation Teacher
Fatima International Schools
09.2018 - 08.2022
Upper Elementary Stage Head
Fatima International Schools
01.2018 - 01.2020
Middle and High School Team Leader and Teacher
Alafaq International Schools
09.2017 - 05.2018
DORF / DIBBLES Certifications, 05/2016
04-2017
BRITISH COUNCIL, Saudi Arabia, Teacher Development Portfolio, 04/2016
05-2016
TESOL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION, English for Saudi Purposes, 03/2016
03-2016
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, USA, Shaping the Way We Teach English: The Landscape of English Language Teaching, 11/2015
12-2015
CENTER FOR TEACHING THINKING, USA & Spain, TBL Instructor, 04/2017
11-2015
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, USA, Paths to Success in ELT, 12/2015
11-2015
Elementary School Teacher and Coordinator
Altarbia Alislamia Schools (American Diploma Program)
09.2015 - 05.2017
Elementary School Teacher of English Language and Social Studies
Education Gate International School
09.2013 - 10.2014
HR developing centre for Experimental Language Schools, Intensive English course
Teaching Math in English, 01/2013
06-2012
Under-Training Teacher for Adults
AUC Institute for Languages and Computer
11.2007 - 03.2008
Intel Teach Program, Intel Teach Essentials Course, 06/2012
10-2007
Elementary School Teacher
Ibn AL Haitham Languages Model Schools
08.2007 - 08.2013
Bachelor’s Degree in English Teaching and Literature. Faculty of Education, Suez Canal University, 2002-2006
05-2006
KG and Elementary School Teacher
Muslim Youth Schools
05.2006 - 08.2007
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Suez Canal University
08.2002 - 05.2006
High School Teacher and Stage Head
Maven International School
9 2023 - Current
English Language Instructor and Conversation assessor
Hebat Alkhayr Organization
- 01.2012