Najla Bader
New York
Summary
Dedicated first-grade English teacher skilled in classroom management, play-based learning, and literacy enhancement techniques. Proven ability to develop comprehensive lesson plans that foster active student participation and improve learning outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade English Teacher
Al - Najah Secondary School
08.2014 - 01.2025
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans targeting all four English language skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—to foster active student participation.
- Managed classes of up to 25 students, fostering interactive learning environments.
- Facilitated one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction to enhance learning outcomes for struggling students.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Evaluated student performance consistently and delivered constructive feedback for enhancement.
- Organized extracurricular activities (e.g., speech & reading contests, cultural events) to promote English use.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to align ESL goals with the general curriculum.
Financial and Administrative Assistant
Universal Education Foundation (UEF)
11.2013 - 03.2014
- Facilitated efficient scheduling, organized travel logistics, handled correspondence, and procured necessary supplies.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions. Assisted in reconciling project expenditure reports. Supported audit preparations and documentation.
- Coordinated with local schools and staff to accurately record meeting minutes and manage trip logistics and associated expenses.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate financial records. Supported document scanning and filing processes. Updated databases to ensure information accuracy.
- Managed expense reports, ensuring compliance with the Foundation policies.
Library Volunteer
Al-Bireh Public Library / & The Committee of Retired Teachers
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Assisted patrons in locating and checking out library materials.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient library environment through regular sorting, shelving, and labeling of materials.
- Greeted visitors, answered questions, and made book recommendations across subjects and genres.
- Processed new library collections, accurately cataloging and indexing materials.
- Shelved books by subject according to Dewey Decimal System.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Al-Quds Open University
Ramallah, The West Bank06-2012
Skills
- High patience
- Classroom management
- Play-based learning
- Literacy enhancement techniques
- Phonics teaching
- Organizational skills
- Multimedia instruction
- Team collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
Created videos for English language learning, following the school curriculum of first grade, and uploaded some of them to YouTube during the coronavirus pandemic. https://youtube.com/@englishforkids6538?si=YH2Jh06L7x8Jdkp6
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
First Grade English Teacher
Al - Najah Secondary School
08.2014 - 01.2025
Financial and Administrative Assistant
Universal Education Foundation (UEF)
11.2013 - 03.2014
Library Volunteer
Al-Bireh Public Library / & The Committee of Retired Teachers
03.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English Language Teaching
Al-Quds Open University