Foster a learning environment reflective of inclusion imbued with its implicit equity and attention to the great diversity present in settings found in typical classrooms ultimately creating meaningful relevant student experiences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occasional Teacher (OT)
Grande Erie District School Board
10.2023 - Current
Developed cordial relationships with students, 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.
Followed course lesson plans as indicated by the lead teacher.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with teachers about their students' progress.
Occasional Teacher (OT)
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Developed cordial relationships with students, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Followed class lesson plans as indicated through Google classrom, etc.
Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with the lead teacher in his/her absence.
Gr. 9 (LTO) Core French Teacher
Grande Erie District School Board
01.2025 - 06.2025
Monitored student engagement and participation during lessons and implemented strategies to increase involvement when necessary.
Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for teaching Core French at various grade levels.
Enhanced classroom experience by incorporating diverse teaching methods such as pair work, individual assignments, role-plays, and multimedia presentations.
IELTS Examiner/ESL Teacher
Heartland International English School
11.2022 - 07.2024
Assess candidates’ ability to produce language according to set criteria
Offer friendly and efficient service to a diverse range of candidates, handle challenging situations with ease.
Actively listen to test-takers, create favorable test-taking learning experiences
Gr. 9, 10. 11 LTO French Immersion Teacher
Grande Erie District School Board
02.2024 - 06.2024
Assessed student performance regularly through quizzes, tests, and oral evaluations to monitor progress and adjust instructional strategies accordingly.
Supported diverse learners by differentiating instruction and providing individualized support when needed.
Utilized technology such as educational apps and digital resources to support students' language acquisition efforts both inside and outside the classroom.
Promoted cultural understanding through the integration of French literature and current events into lessons.
Elementary Occasional Core French Teacher
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
05.2023 - 06.2023
Create lesson plan if none available
Record attendance
Foster a safe, productive learning environment in accordance with school policies
Grade 11 English Teacher
Columbia International College
10.2022 - 12.2022
Created a learning environment valuing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Raised students’ awareness of the relevance of themes in selected texts
Enhanced coherent writing skills based on literary texts
Assessed student submissions
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Red River College
08.2018 - 09.2020
Educated students in basics of familiar practical speaking contexts
Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Developed heightened inclusivity by integrating illiterate learners with those who had basic literacy skills
Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools
English Language Instructor
CERT/Higher Colleges of Technology-RBSAM Naval College
08.2014 - 06.2018
Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult naval base situations, illness or social hurdles.
Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
English Language Teacher
Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT)/Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
09.2011 - 09.2014
Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary development, sentence structure skills and other language skills
Established positive classroom management boundaries
Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development.
English Language Instructor
Abu Dhabi Men's College/HCT
08.2001 - 08.2011
Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
Taught General English in Foundations and in Bachelor programs
English Language Lecturer
Sultan Qaboos University
09.1998 - 07.2001
Taught English language skills to students in the Intensive General English Program with some emphasis given to academic areas of study.
English Language Instructor
ELS Language Centre, Kuwait
10.1997 - 07.1998
Taught General English and navy specific vocabulary to navy cadets
Developed assessment materials for exit and entry criteria
English Language Writing Instructor
IELP, The University of Memphis
07.1997 - 08.1997
Taught academic writing through the development of learner-centered strategies, peer assessment, collaborative writing, process writing, modeling and genre analysis.
Academic Writing Workshop Tutor
The University of Memphis
09.1996 - 04.1997
Developed collaborative enquiry strategies to assist in the development of appropriate academic genre for essay writing, project writing, and report writing.
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
American Cultural Centre
09.1993 - 07.1996
Taught General English from pre-beginner to advanced to university students and working professionals.
French as a Second Language (FSL) Teacher
Central Public School
01.1993 - 06.1993
Taught Core French to grades 1 through 6
Education
DELTA (Diploma) - English Language Teaching to Adults
University of Cambridge ESOL Examination
05.2007
Master of Arts - English with a Concentration in ESL
The University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
07.1997
Royal Society of Arts Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CELTA): English Language Teaching
American University of Cairo
04.1994
Bachelor of Education - Elementary/Secondary Specializing - ESL
Laval University
12.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science, Minor in French as a Second Language
Laval University
04.1990
High School Diploma - undefined
Churchill High School
06.1983
Skills
Proficient in educational technology tools
Effective student engagement
Strong verbal communication
Advanced French language skills
Certification
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Speaking Examiner
College of Ontario Teaching License
Languages
English, French and spoken Egyptian Arabic
Hobbies and Interests
Reading current affairs, biographies, novels, writing Google reviews, travel, watching world cinema, playing hockey, running, cycling, cooking
Timeline
Gr. 9 (LTO) Core French Teacher
Grande Erie District School Board
01.2025 - 06.2025
Gr. 9, 10. 11 LTO French Immersion Teacher
Grande Erie District School Board
02.2024 - 06.2024
Occasional Teacher (OT)
Grande Erie District School Board
10.2023 - Current
Occasional Teacher (OT)
Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2023 - Current
Elementary Occasional Core French Teacher
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
05.2023 - 06.2023
IELTS Examiner/ESL Teacher
Heartland International English School
11.2022 - 07.2024
Grade 11 English Teacher
Columbia International College
10.2022 - 12.2022
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Red River College
08.2018 - 09.2020
English Language Instructor
CERT/Higher Colleges of Technology-RBSAM Naval College
08.2014 - 06.2018
English Language Teacher
Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT)/Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
09.2011 - 09.2014
English Language Instructor
Abu Dhabi Men's College/HCT
08.2001 - 08.2011
English Language Lecturer
Sultan Qaboos University
09.1998 - 07.2001
English Language Instructor
ELS Language Centre, Kuwait
10.1997 - 07.1998
English Language Writing Instructor
IELP, The University of Memphis
07.1997 - 08.1997
Academic Writing Workshop Tutor
The University of Memphis
09.1996 - 04.1997
Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
American Cultural Centre
09.1993 - 07.1996
French as a Second Language (FSL) Teacher
Central Public School
01.1993 - 06.1993
Master of Arts - English with a Concentration in ESL
The University of Memphis
Royal Society of Arts Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CELTA): English Language Teaching
American University of Cairo
Bachelor of Education - Elementary/Secondary Specializing - ESL
Laval University
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science, Minor in French as a Second Language
Laval University
High School Diploma - undefined
Churchill High School
DELTA (Diploma) - English Language Teaching to Adults