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Maryam Abu-Bakr

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Confident Education Instructor delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESL/EFL Instructor

MetriTech Inc
01.2018 - Current
  • Virtual Educator projects focus on training pre-service teachers, teaching university students or adult professionals, and building English language capacity in local communities
  • Virtual Educators are citizen ambassadors who promote mutual understanding through English language learning and cultural exchange
  • The Virtual Educator Program provides professionals with a platform to build skills that can greatly enhance their TESOL careers without leaving home
  • Demonstrate student centered, communicative teaching methodologies (task-based, problem-based, project based, scaffolding, content-based) in lesson planning and in lesson presentation.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding for students by organizing multicultural events and sharing personal experiences.
  • Raised student retention rates by implementing tailored learning strategies to meet individual needs.
  • Adapted lessons according to student feedback, ensuring continuous improvement in instructional quality and relevance.
  • Fostered a supportive classroom environment, offering one-on-one assistance during office hours and after class sessions.
  • Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessment results for timely reporting to administration.
  • Nurtured strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student performance and progress updates.

EFL Coordinator

University Of Najar
09.2011 - 01.2015
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning English
  • Simplify or enrich subject matter as necessary for students being taught
  • Implementation of effective instructional
  • Review textbooks, workbooks, and other materials for suitability
  • A part of a committee, revise curriculum and offer to teachers.
  • Enhanced ESL curriculum by incorporating diverse teaching techniques and materials for optimal student engagement.
  • Boosted student confidence in English speaking abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to create a cohesive ESL program, ensuring seamless integration of various language levels and subjects.
  • Prepared lessons to reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.

EFL Instructor

University Of Taif Medical School
09.2009 - 07.2011
  • Implementation of effective instructional
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards
  • Curriculum focus on English as a second language
  • Review textbooks, workbooks, and other materials for suitability
  • A part of a committee, revise curriculum and offer to teachers.
  • Improved student language proficiency by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials into daily lessons.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding for students by organizing multicultural events and sharing personal experiences.
  • Raised student retention rates by implementing tailored learning strategies to meet individual needs.

EFL Instructor

University Of Hail
10.2008 - 07.2009
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning English
  • Simplify or enrich subject matter as necessary for students being taught
  • Implementation of effective instructional
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards
  • Curriculum focus on English
  • Prepared for standardized tests for the university.
  • Improved student language proficiency by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials into daily lessons.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding for students by organizing multicultural events and sharing personal experiences.
  • Developed specialized curriculum for advanced learners, challenging them to excel in their English language skills.
  • Fostered a supportive classroom environment, offering one-on-one assistance during office hours and after class sessions.

Supervisor

High School Science, Harris County
09.2007 - 05.2008
  • Teacher on instructor
  • Monitor classroom instruction, Taught 9th -11th grade Integrating Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Chemistry
  • Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and
  • Appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
  • Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for individual differences
  • Maintain and improve professional competence
  • Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents
  • And community members
  • Encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

Education

Master's Degree Education of Administration -

Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
2007

Bachelor's - Biology, Chemistry

Texas Southern University
Houston, TX
1997

Skills

  • Microsoft, Power point, Outlook, Publisher
  • Access, Excel, Spreadsheet Blackboard, Teams
  • Generates reports
  • Professional Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Instructional Design
  • Curriculum Development
  • Interactive Learning
  • Online Teaching
  • Speaking Practice
  • Language Proficiency
  • Lecturing
  • Performance Evaluation
  • ESOL Certified
  • ESL Teaching Methods

Certification

TEFL Certified


Timeline

ESL/EFL Instructor

MetriTech Inc
01.2018 - Current

EFL Coordinator

University Of Najar
09.2011 - 01.2015

EFL Instructor

University Of Taif Medical School
09.2009 - 07.2011

EFL Instructor

University Of Hail
10.2008 - 07.2009

Supervisor

High School Science, Harris County
09.2007 - 05.2008

Master's Degree Education of Administration -

Prairie View A&M University

Bachelor's - Biology, Chemistry

Texas Southern University
Maryam Abu-Bakr