Walaa Soliman
English IGCS And GCSE Teacher
Sixth of October City
Summary
Knowledgeable English teacher with a strong foundation in English education, proven success in developing engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, and demonstrating strengths in classroom management and curriculum development
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time English Teacher
Wise International School
09.2020 - Current
- Developing and teaching lessons in line with the Cambridge and Oxford AQA English as a second language curriculums
- Increasing student motivation by providing timely feedback and recognizing individual achievements
- Preparing students to sit for English as a Second Language assessments at both the Core and Extended tiers of the Cambridge IGCSE and the Oxford GCSE
Part-time English Teacher
Nile Egyptian School
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Developed and taught English lessons in line with the Cambridge Curriculum Framework for Level 1 English
- Prepared students to sit for the Nile International Secondary Education Level 1 English Test
English / Humanities Teacher
World Knowledge International School
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and taught English lessons aligned with the Common Core Standards
English / Individuals and Societies Teacher
New Vision International School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Planned and taught lessons following the IB curricula
- Regularly contributed to curriculum planning and development including interdisciplinary units of work
- Developed assessment tasks following IB guidelines
- Attended regular curriculum planning and student progress meetings
- Took an active part in the provision of extra-curricular activities
- Kept up-to-date records of attendance, curriculum, assessment tasks and assessment data in Managebac
- Participated in the preparation for inspections, authorizations and accreditations
- Personal Project Leader
- Student Council Leader
- Grade Level Leader
English Teacher
Al Hoda International School
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Developed English lesson plans in line with the Cambridge International Framework
- Prepared students to sit for the checkpoint exam
- Utilized learning technology in the planning and delivery of lessons
- Arranged extra-curricular activities and set targets for pupils
- Prepared students to hold two Model United Nations (MUN) Conferences
- Introduced the critical thinking technique of the Six Thinking Hats to students and other teachers
- Held reading competitions for students with motivating rewards
- Trained students to acquire strong presentation skills
- Maintained discipline in the classroom while creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere
- Recorded and maintained accurate student records especially with respect to student advancement level in writing
Part-time Translation Instructor
American University in Cairo (AUC)
09.2001 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: School for Adults and Continuing Education
- Topics Translation into English/Arabic
- Lexicography and Terminology
- Translating Speeches
- Documentary Translation into English
- United Nations Translator's Guide
- Simultaneous Interpreting into English/Arabic
- Conference Procedure
- Consecutive and At-sight Translation
- School for Adults and Continuing Education
Free-lance Translator and Editor
09.2001 - 12.2012
- The National Council for Women
- Supreme Council of Antiquities
- Arab Office for Youth and Environment
- Ladylingua
- Hisham Marzouk's Translation Office
- Tri M Pharmaceutical Company
- Sanabel the Microfinance Network of Arab Countries
- Master and Ph.D. theses for scholars at Dar El Eloum Faculty and the Faculty of Pharmacy
Short-term Translator
08.2006 - 08.2007
- USAID Administration of Criminal Justice (AOCJ) Project
English Instructor
Faculty of Applied Arts, 6th of October University
10.2000 - 06.2003
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Cairo University
04.2001 - 01.1999
Orman Experimental Language School - undefined
Orman Experimental Language School
Oxford High School - undefined
Oxford High School
Mississippi, USAOxford Junior High - undefined
Oxford Junior High
Mississippi, USAOglethorpe Ave. School - undefined
Oglethorpe Ave. School
Georgia, USASkills
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Team teaching
Parent communication
Student support
Academic Background
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, Cairo University, 1999, Orman Experimental Language School, Egypt, Oxford High School, Mississippi, USA, Oxford Junior High, Mississippi, USA, Oglethorpe Ave. School, Georgia, USA, El-Manar Language School, Egypt
Additional Studies
- British Council, Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
- American University in Cairo (AUC) - School for Adults and Continuing Education (The Professional Certificate in Written Translation/The Professional Certificate in Simultaneous Interpreting)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/13/78
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Muslim
Professional Development
- Teaching Qualification Certificate (Center for Teaching and Learning Development/2023)
- Implementing the MYP (MYP, Category 1), International Baccalaureate Organization (April 2016)
- Teaching Concept Driven Curriculums, Dr. Nevine El Souefi (Feb. 2016)
Timeline
Part-time English Teacher
Wise International School
09.2020 - Current
Part-time English Teacher
Nile Egyptian School
09.2017 - 07.2020
English / Humanities Teacher
World Knowledge International School
08.2016 - 06.2017
English / Individuals and Societies Teacher
New Vision International School
08.2015 - 06.2016
English Teacher
Al Hoda International School
12.2012 - 08.2015
Short-term Translator
08.2006 - 08.2007
Part-time Translation Instructor
American University in Cairo (AUC)
09.2001 - 12.2012
Free-lance Translator and Editor
09.2001 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature
Cairo University
04.2001 - 01.1999
English Instructor
Faculty of Applied Arts, 6th of October University
10.2000 - 06.2003
Orman Experimental Language School - undefined
Orman Experimental Language School
Oxford High School - undefined
Oxford High School
Oxford Junior High - undefined
Oxford Junior High
Oglethorpe Ave. School - undefined
Oglethorpe Ave. School
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