Roba Ikbariyeh
Halifax,Canada
Summary
Dedicated ESL and elementary school teacher with a proven ability to develop engaging lesson plans and foster a positive classroom environment. Skilled in motivating students, enhancing participation, and promoting cultural awareness. Committed to fostering inclusive, student-centered classrooms that promote critical thinking, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Math Teacher
Concordia International School
Shanghai, China
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented a new math curriculum that improved student engagement by 30%.
- Managed a classroom of 30+ students with a student retention rate of 95%.
- Organized and supervised math club activities, leading to a 20% increase in student participation.
- Fostered creativity in students while solving mathematical equations and problems.
- Built relationships with families to enhance home and school communication about student progress in mathematics.
- Tracked student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
ESL Teacher
FTK Academy
Incheon, South Korea
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans that addressed diverse student needs, enhancing comprehension and participation from kindergarten to middle school.
- Implemented interactive learning activities to enhance language acquisition.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to promote student participation and collaboration.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback regularly.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting cultural awareness.
- Utilized technology tools to facilitate remote and hybrid learning experiences.
- Organized extracurricular activities that encouraged language use and fostered community engagement beyond classroom settings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, resulting in a more cohesive and effective curriculum across grade levels.
- Conducted professional development workshops attended by 50+ educators.
Mentor Program Coordinator
American Baccalaureate School
Khaitan, KW
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Oversaw mentor-mentee matching process, ensuring alignment of participants' skills and goals for effective partnerships.
- Created individualized education plans that led to a 25% increase in students' individual performance.
- Coordinated training sessions, enhancing consistency in mentoring content delivery across multiple cohorts.
- Organized networking events, strengthening community connections among program participants and mentors.
Elementary School Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
Khaitan, KW
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student-learning experiences.
- Fostered positive learning environment, increasing student participation and collaboration.
- Utilized assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instruction to meet individual needs.
- Integrated technology into classroom activities to support diverse learning styles and needs.
- Participated in professional development workshops, refining teaching practices for improved student outcomes.
- Led the grade-level team in setting and achieving ambitious student performance goals.
- Provided leadership and ongoing support to Grade 4 teachers.
- Maintained detailed records to support team operations and track student progress.
Tutor
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
09.2009 - 09.2014
- Tutored first- and second-year university students in mathematics courses, fostering understanding and mastery of concepts in Calculus I, Calculus II, Intermediate Calculus, and Linear Algebra.
Teacher Assistant
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Supported teaching of undergraduate courses including Calculus I, Calculus II, and Linear Algebra I by conducting tutorials, and providing one-on-one assistance to enhance student understanding.
Guide and Interpreter
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Canada
08.2008 - 09.2011
- Guided campus tours for prospective students and families.
- Developed engaging presentations about university programs and services.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance student orientation experiences.
Education
Doctor of Education -
Athabasca University
Alberta, CA09-2029
Master of Education -
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Wales, UK01-2025
Bachelor's of Science (Mathematics) -
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS01-2012
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Diverse learning strategies
- Active listening
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy and patience
- Positive attitude
Certification
- Advanced Certificate in Teaching Young Learners- TEFL ORG UK, Inverness, UK
- Human Resources Management- Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) -TEFL ORG UK, Inverness, UK
- Thriving Families Nova Scotia
- Nobody's Perfect Parenting Nova Scotia
- Creating an Age-Friendly Workplace Nova Scotia
- Parents as Career Coaches Nova Scotia
- Improving Your Leadership Skills Nova Scotia
- AI-900 - Azure AI Fundamentals: Artificial Nova Scotia
Accomplishments
- Teacher of The Year Award in 2017
- STEM Instructor Award in 2018
Timeline
Elementary Math Teacher
Concordia International School
09.2021 - 06.2022
ESL Teacher
FTK Academy
01.2020 - 08.2021
Mentor Program Coordinator
American Baccalaureate School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Elementary School Teacher
American Baccalaureate School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Tutor
Saint Mary's University
09.2009 - 09.2014
Teacher Assistant
Saint Mary's University
09.2009 - 09.2012
Guide and Interpreter
Saint Mary's University
08.2008 - 09.2011
Doctor of Education -
Athabasca University
Master of Education -
Wrexham Glyndwr University
Bachelor's of Science (Mathematics) -
Saint Mary's University