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Leila  Harfouch

Leila Harfouch

ESL Teacher
Madison Heights ,MI

Summary

Versatile professional with a proven track record in ESL education at KEYS Grace Academy, public relations, and translation. Excelled in fostering cultural exchange and enhancing communication, demonstrating exceptional empathy and classroom management. Spearheaded initiatives to elevate brand awareness and expand client bases, underpinned by a strong ability to build rapport and deliver individual instruction. Energetic ESL Instructor experienced in teaching children from diverse range of cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Over [Number] years of classroom experience at elementary and middle school levels. Excellent record of achieving reading, writing and speaking functions in student performance within set goal periods.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

ESL Teacher

KEYS Grace Academy
08.2017 - Current
  • Facilitate language acquisition for English language learners, focusing on reading, writing, and math concepts.
  • Translate materials and assist students in adapting to school life.
  • Developed a welcoming classroom environment that encouraged cultural exchange between students from diverse backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and respect among classmates.
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
  • Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
  • Contributed to school-wide professional development initiatives by leading workshops on best practices for teaching ESL learners across different grade levels.

Public Relations Specialist & Entrepreneur Manage

ISL
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
  • Spearheaded community relations initiatives that demonstrated corporate social responsibility while elevating brand awareness among local audiences.

Translator and Interpreter

Iliktissad Newspaper
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Received positive feedback from clients for exceptional attention to detail in translated documents and interpreted conversations.
  • Enabled smoother negotiations for clients with foreign counterparts by offering real-time interpretation support.
  • Expanded client base through consistent delivery of high-quality translation and interpretation services.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information or classified documents for clients.
  • Fostered better understanding of complex documents by translating technical manuals, legal contracts, and medical reports.

Education

M.D. - Education

American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN
11.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Public Realtions

Lebanese University
Lebanon
07.1994

Skills

Empathy and patience

Timeline

ESL Teacher

KEYS Grace Academy
08.2017 - Current

Public Relations Specialist & Entrepreneur Manage

ISL
01.1998 - 01.1999

Translator and Interpreter

Iliktissad Newspaper
01.1995 - 01.1997

M.D. - Education

American College of Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Realtions

Lebanese University
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