Tanya Zabaneh
Toronto,ON
Summary
Certified ESL Teacher with 4 years of experience teaching and supporting refugee adults and children to function confidently in English-speaking. Palestinian, Canadian, proficient in Arabic with an understanding to the needs of refugees and their culture.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
My Olive Roots
Abu Dhabi, UAE
03.2018 - Current
- Organized community outreach programs to create awareness around Palestinian culture through workshops, supper clubs, film screenings, artizan markets and exhibitions.
- Created content and published over 100 stories and recipes for My Olive Roots social media pages and website.
- Participated in public speaking engagements at schools and community events.
ESL Teacher
Lotus Holistic Retal Institute
Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2018 - 05.2023
- Taught underprivileged families, predominately Syrian refugees at the beginner and elementary English levels.
- Created interesting and age-appropriate lesson plans for both online and in person lessons.
- Mentored and tutored individual students struggling to understand lecture objectives.
- Gave engaging lectures and presentations to promote student learning.
- Graded and provided feedback on student assignments, papers and tests.
- Served on committees focused on addressing sensitive issues facing students and their families
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives.
ESL Coordinator
Na'amal
Abu Dhabi, UAE
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught and coordinated an online ESL program for Afghani refugees preparing to move to Canada
- Assigned and recommended teachers
- Established an Online curriculum for the program
ESL Teacher
English Time
Istanbul, Turkey
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Prepared lesson plans according to approved syllabi.
- Developed a good relationship with students
- Created interesting and fun lessons to keep students engaged
- Mentored and tutored individual students
Education
Certificate - Certificate of English Language Teaching To Adults
Cambridge University
10-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06-2003
Skills
- Proficient in Arabic Speaking
- Certified ESL Instructor
- Experience with Refugees
- Cultural Sensitive
- Online and in Person Teaching
- Beginner and Elementary English Level
- Teaching to Adults and Adolecents
- Lesson Planning and Testing
- Creative Learning Strategies
- Dedicated and Passionate
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
Languages
Arabic
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ESL Coordinator
Na'amal
11.2021 - 06.2022
ESL Teacher
Lotus Holistic Retal Institute
10.2018 - 05.2023
Founder
My Olive Roots
03.2018 - Current
ESL Teacher
English Time
01.2003 - 06.2003
Certificate - Certificate of English Language Teaching To Adults
Cambridge University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Sociology
University of Toronto
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