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HIBA BURHAN

Educator

Summary

Passionate educator and Teacher for 16 years in both elementary and college grades. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Accomplished teacher and successful in classroom management, student evaluations and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.

Being nominated for two consecutive years as humanitarian of the year in 2021 and Paraprofessional of the year in 2022 was a great honor for me.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Elementary Teacher

Double File Trail
Round Rock, United States
08.2022 - Current
  • Evaluate individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Help students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Prepare materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.

Sped Paraprofessional

Double File Trail
Round Rock, United States
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Collaborate with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Assist teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Teach students in small group as interventions, or alongside in the classroom with the teacher as inclusion to meet the students academic, social and behavioral needs.
  • Document and observe students learning goals and achievements and scaffold their learning to show their best academic, social and behavioral performance.

Linguistic Specialist

Austin ISD: Multiple Campuses
Austin , TX
05.2017 - 09.2018
  • Create reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written and reading English for Arabi students.
  • Provide instruction and tutoring for elementary students to meet their academic needs.
  • Design curriculum to meet learning institution requirements and instill comprehensive knowledge of English language and culture in Arabic students.
  • Pull small groups for reading , writing and math intervention to improve the students academic and social skills.

Substitute Teacher

RRISD
Round Rock, TX
02.2017 - 09.2018
  • Keep accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Keep students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.


College Lecturer

Al Mustansiriya University, Dept Of Translation
Baghdad, Iraq
03.2006 - 10.2016
  • Evaluate and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Use variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Collaborate with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
  • Participate and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
  • Lecture in Third year students ( Method Of Research) for both morning and evening courses. Lecture in First year students ( Composition) for both Morning and evening Courses.

Elementary Teacher

AL Hikma Private School
Cardiff , Wales, UK
01.2013 - 08.2013
  • Provide individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Create supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Boost individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Adapt lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.

Education

Master of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

College of Languages, Baghdad University
Baghdad ,Iraq
09.2002 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

AL Mustansiriya University
Baghdad, Iraq
11.1998 - 06.2002

Skills

Behavioral improvements

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cooking and travelling

I like to travel whenever I have the chance to. I like to cook and try different dishes and cuisines.

Timeline

Elementary Teacher

Double File Trail
08.2022 - Current

Sped Paraprofessional

Double File Trail
08.2019 - 08.2021

Linguistic Specialist

Austin ISD: Multiple Campuses
05.2017 - 09.2018

Substitute Teacher

RRISD
02.2017 - 09.2018

Elementary Teacher

AL Hikma Private School
01.2013 - 08.2013

College Lecturer

Al Mustansiriya University, Dept Of Translation
03.2006 - 10.2016

Master of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

College of Languages, Baghdad University
09.2002 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Translation And Interpretation

AL Mustansiriya University
11.1998 - 06.2002
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