Maha Hamid

A highly motivated, multi-literate, and versatile Qualified Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Teacher who has successfully completed a comprehensive PGCE with QTS program, specializing in French and Arabic. Holder of two scholarship-funded master's degrees with an extensive international background in language instruction, professional translation, and cross-cultural communication. Fluent in four languages (Arabic, French, English, and Kurdish) with professional intent to expand teaching capabilities into Spanish.

Proven track record of managing and teaching highly diverse classrooms across all age brackets, from early years foundation stage to adult refugees. Expert at utilizing adaptive teaching methodologies to scaffold learning for varying abilities, including EAL and SEND learners. Rapidly integrates into new school structures and establishes strong, positive behavioral boundaries, making me an outstanding asset for dynamic supply teaching positions.

MFL Teacher (PGCE Placements) - United Teaching - Manchester Academy / Irlam and Cadishead Secondary School

(2025-09 - 2026-06)

• Delivered structured, engaging French and Arabic lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).
• Applied robust adaptive teaching strategies to scaffold, chunk, and differentiate material for high-achievers, EAL pupils, and students with SEND.
• Executed proactive behavior management techniques rooted in positive reinforcement and clear routines, strictly following school policies to ensure a safe, focused environment.
• Successfully adapted to vastly different school demographics, tracking systems, and behavioral expectations between two distinct secondary institutions.

French Second Language Teacher - Association Alsace-Irak - France

(2018-09 - 2024-09)

• Instructed diverse cohorts of refugees and immigrants spanning all age groups, creating highly functional mixed-ability classrooms.
• Developed accessible, communication-driven curricula aimed at driving integration, raising confidence, and providing high levels of pastoral support to vulnerable learners.

Assistant Teacher - Ecole Maternelle Robertsau - France

(2017-09 - 2018-09)

• Supported early years child development, facilitating early French language acquisition, phonics awareness, and cooperative play.
• Led focused small-group tasks and guided classroom behavior using supportive, clear, and age-appropriate boundaries.

Translator & Interpreter - Oilserve - Erbil, Iraq

(2011-09 - 2012-09)

• Provided professional-grade translation and face-to-face simultaneous interpretation between French, Arabic, and English.
• Facilitated cross-cultural onboarding and client reception for international personnel arriving from France.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with QTS - Secondary Modern Foreign Languages - Bath Spa University & United Teaching (2025-09 - 2026-07)

Master's Degree - CAWEB (Multimedia Content Creation and Translation) - University of Strasbourg (2018-09 - 2019-07)

Master's Degree - Translation & Interpretation (French / English / Arabic) - High Arab Institute of Translation (2012-09 - 2015-07)

BA - French Literature - University of Mosul (2007-09 - 2011-07)