Arfa Mahek

A skilled and enthusiastic ESL teacher with 5 years of experience developing lesson plans and curriculum for students of all ages. Classroom management, personalized learning programmes, and innovative educational techniques are just a few of my areas of expertise. By teaching students in a wide range of ages and situations, I have honed my communication, creativity, and motivational skills. My inherent passion for fostering collaborative and engaging educational environments has successfully encouraged and developed productive, thoughtful, and accomplished ESL students. Highlights of my qualifications include: Developing targeted curriculum, planning instructional / training programmes, and educating students of diverse ages and backgrounds in subjects such as career development, reading and writing, language skills etc. Communicating effectively and compassionately with students from all corners of the globe facing cultural, language, and general assimilation challenges. Incorporating individual schools' philosophies and academic objectives into lessons while ensuring allowance for creativity and flexibility. With my experience and credentials, I am well prepared to dedicate myself to the highest standards of ESL learning 

.Maternity cover Sub Teacher in learning support (ACS, Amman)- 

Teaching and facilitating students (Grade 4) with Additional educational needs (ADHD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia) during and after the school and filling the gaps in their academics according to their IEP’s; Facilitating positive learning behavior by preparing and implementing individual leaning behavior policy; Preparing weekly report on the progress of the students; Facilitate learning inside the classroom along with the Class teacher; Weekly Meeting learning support teacher, class teacher and the director of learning support to give feedback and discuss plan of action for the following week

 IOM-English teacher

• Developed and implemented a customized Basic English program for Syrian refugee women and IOM local staff to enhance their confidence and make them employable with emphasis on Conversational English. • Prepared the lesson plans, handouts, and worksheets by using a variety of instructional strategies to engage students. • Boosted learners’ morale and build strong rapport to enhance their learning experience. • Taught and delivered the program in a challenging environment which included the lack of basic physical teaching infrastructure

• Pearl International Academy- English Teacher and department coordinator 

• Taught English as First language and Global Perspective from year 5 to 9. • Implemented flipped learning techniques during online learning and post it. • Applied latest educational technology like Kahoot, Nearpod, Whiteboard.chat to deliver the online lessons. • Delivered high quality lessons differentiated for the group of learners. • Developed my own teaching material for Global Perspective and English year 9 IGCSE. • Activity based and Interactive learning • Meeting the deadlines. As a department coordinator • Developed, Prepared, and framed department policy. • Developed differentiated intervention programs post-corona for year 1. • Assisted in planning and implementation of Behavior for learning. • Assisted in hiring of the school teaching staff. • Planned and assisted in INSET training programs. • Observed and given feedback on lesson delivery by the teachers. • Prepared and implemented Lesson planning template customized for weekly submission and for the daily basis as well. • Meeting the deadlines as a team

Led a 40-hour training course . • Planned and prepared the ‘Business English component’ teaching material as a part of secretary course: including building resume, presenting information, composing, and responding to email, formal and informal conversations. • Assessed and achieved 100% learning outcome..

CELTA (certificate of teaching English to the speaker of other lang.)

M.ed (ed. planning and admin)

B.ed

B.A. - English Lang and Lit