Soraya Yehia
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Exceptionally talented Tutor with over 10 years of teaching experience. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Foster positive learning environment by encouraging students to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, team collaboration and relations with students, parents and support staff.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
Marietta, GA
11.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
Manager
Thrift Store
Kennesaw, GA
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
- Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
- Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
Secretary
Atlanta Home Improvements
Kennesaw, GA
03.2014 - 10.2015
- Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Teacher
La Cite Culturel
Kalda, Beirut/ Lebanon
08.2004 - 06.2012
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Education
Certificate - Translation And Interpretation
UC San Diego
California City, CA10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Open Universtiy
United Kingdom06.2011
Skills
- Test Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
- Developing Individualized Lessons
- Dependable and Responsible
- Clear Instruction and Communication
- Academic Performance Improvement
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Encouraging and Motivating Students
- Positive Role Model
- Progress Reports and Check-Ins
- Individual and Small Group Instruction
- Building Rapport and Trust
Trivia games, basketball, reading
When I have some free time, I love reading and playing trivia games. I'm also passionate about playing basketball but I'm not a professional.
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Tutor
Huntington Learning Center
11.2016 - 12.2018
Manager
Thrift Store
04.2014 - 06.2016
Secretary
Atlanta Home Improvements
03.2014 - 10.2015
Teacher
La Cite Culturel
08.2004 - 06.2012
Certificate - Translation And Interpretation
UC San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Open Universtiy