Heba Alhajari

I grew up in a family full of teachers which inspired me to take on this rewarding profession. Having lived and travelled internationally, I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Furthermore, I hold a track record of successful teaching and education progress. I have been teaching children from different backgrounds for several years both in Canada and in the Gulf region.

With over 5 years of Canadian and international teaching experience, Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from Carleton University in Canada, and TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification from Oxford Seminars, I am principally interested in utilizing my dynamic teaching skills and English language in an academic setting.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

A.B.I.S Private School, Ottawa-Canada, 2021 to Present

Third Grade Teacher

• Created a safe and supportive classroom where students were encouraged to engage in deep thinking and actively participate in their learning through cooperative learning activities.
• Prepared, created, and taught lessons in all areas of curriculum plan using a multitude of resources
• Taught lessons in math, language arts, science, and social studies to 22 third grade students following best practices
• Integrated classroom routines designed to increase the productivity and student independence in the classroom setting
• Prepared students for standardized testing by utilizing lessons aligned with the national standards meant to increase student achievement
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process

Hayat Universal Bi-lingual School, Kuwait, 2013-2016

Third Grade Teacher

• Ensured that the institutional goals are reflected in teaching and learning process
• Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
• Engaged in observation, reflection and documentation of child’s learning processes
• Collected, organized and displayed material and samples of children’s work to inspire further learning and to share with parents and visitors
• Demonstrated consistent progress towards immediate and long-range goals
• Participated in a variety of school activities; enhancing students’ educational experience, and prepared a variety of school plays for students to participate in and enjoy
• Led activities that developed students’ physical, emotional and social growth

Ambition Academy, Kuwait, 2015-2016

ESL Teacher

• Taught English conversation, reading and writing to a multi-cultural class of 18 students
• Developed and delivered high-impact lesson plans and activities to promote confidence, language perception, vocabulary augmentation, phonics, and grammar
• Conducted new student interviews and did counseling with students to assess progress and development of conversational ability
• Assisted students in improving their English writing and reading skills

Carleton University Library, Ottawa, Ontario, 2008 to 2010

Student Assistance, Macodrum Library

• Assisted students in researching various topics for their academic research
• Supported English as a second language students with understanding guidelines and rules of the library • Leveraged sharp organizational skills toward registering new patrons in computer system, filing and organizing books, maintaining documentation
• Fostered, nurtured and maintained cohesive relationships with staff, management and students

Bachelor of Arts, Major in Communication Studies

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, 2010

• Mass Communication • Use of Language Communication
• Audience Studies

TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification

Oxford Seminars, Ottawa, Canada, December 2012

Completed course Practicum • Quality Lesson Planning• Classroom management enhancement