Hanan Darwish

• Liaised between school administration and Arabic speaking newcomers over the phone and in person interpreting questions, answers, concerns serving as a cultural mediator where necessary.
• Provided both written and oral translation of students' progress and term reports for Arabic speaking parents.
• Interpreted the day to day progress of students' individualized educational program plan to regularly update their Arabic speaking parents.
• Attended periodical meetings with Arabic speaking parents as an interpreter.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

• Provided interpretation services on behalf of Metro Housing Authority in person and on the phone for Arabic speaking families to facilitate the process of viewing, negotiating, leasing and contract signing
• Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
• Prepared for interpreting tasks by researching and gathering information about tasks beforehand.

Teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) for Arabic speakers

• Promoted skill development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through various instructional methods tailored to individual needs.
• Adapted lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles and abilities within the classroom setting for optimal comprehension of material covered.
• Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences