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Rajaa Ismail

Ancaster,ON

Summary

Master of Educational Studies, offering 12+ years of rewarding career in all aspects of Academics & School Functions from teaching, curriculum design, examinations, campus / student management with focus on delivery of quality education. Led initiatives towards developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects, organizing co and extracurricular activities, educational trips, aimed at holistic development of students, cultivate a generation of critical thinkers and inquisitive minds.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Classroom Teacher

Rawafed Private School
08.2019 - 07.2024

Trained teachers on the effective use of interactive digital platforms as Ms Teams, Padlet, Classkick, and Class Dojo to help students easily learn & apply concepts in subjects. Effectively taught subjects as English Language, Science, Math, and Moral Education to help students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

  • Provided detailed assessments of student's progress during parent evenings.
  • Re-evaluated learning objective effectiveness and achievements regularly.

Collaborated with all Grade Level Teachers on Horizontal Curriculum Alignment at Rawafed Private School. Innovatively design curricular integration opportunities to help students approach the concepts through different subjects as well as prepare remedial plans for students who need extra support.

  • Contributed regularly in management meetings with invaluable suggestions that boosted student performance.

Facilitate STEM activities, drive 21st century skills as well as integrat Kagan Cooperative Learning Strategies in teaching process, which is very engaging for students and provides them with a strong academic foundation

Head of English Department

Yas Academy School
09.2014 - 07.2019
  • Trained and mentored employees to maximize team performance.
  • Planned staff development initiatives aimed for digital skill-enhancement. Worked on demontrating the features of some platforms as Class Dojo.
  • Effectively reviewed the English Language Curriculum to ensure that its scope and sequence has an appropriate progression that supports a linear acquisition of knowledge and skills. Planned lessons, activities and trips to cover all required course materials.
  • Set and enhanced programme schedules to meet expected demands and enhance student learning opportunities.
  • Prepared range of written communications, documents, and reports

English Language Teacher

International Academic School
09.2008 - 06.2011
  • Planned, designed and produced high-quality teaching materials, increasing student productivity.
  • Organised exciting English excursions such as museum visits and nature walks, increasing class motivation.
  • Marked and provided encouraging and constructive feedback on oral and written work, improving personal development.
  • Maintained outstanding student progression by delivering interactive lessons which engaged and motivated learners.
  • Increased student development by providing opportunities for students to transfer school learning to real-life situations.
  • Updated learning resources to achieve curriculum goals.

Education

Master's - Educational Studies

University of Wollongong
2022

Postgraduate Teaching Diploma -

Abu Dhabi University
2018

Bachelor Degree - English Literature

Lebanese University
2008

Skills

  • Teaching, tutoring, and counselling
  • Public speaking
  • Reporting and documentation
  • IT Skills
  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Classroom management
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Interactive teaching/learning

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Classroom Teacher

Rawafed Private School
08.2019 - 07.2024

Head of English Department

Yas Academy School
09.2014 - 07.2019

English Language Teacher

International Academic School
09.2008 - 06.2011

Master's - Educational Studies

University of Wollongong

Postgraduate Teaching Diploma -

Abu Dhabi University

Bachelor Degree - English Literature

Lebanese University
Rajaa Ismail