Nadia El Abdin
Montreal
Summary
Energetic Classroom Teacher with a talent for creating engaging and safe learning environment. Skilled in developing lesson plans that cater to learning goals and student engagement, fostering both academic and personal growth. Strong communicator with a knack for building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to continuous professional development. Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to get students excited about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments which help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade 3 classroom teacher
American School of Benguerir
08.2024 - Current
- Teaching both Aero and Common Core standards for all the core subjects.
- Responsible for planning lessons, experiments, educational activities related to the topics of study, DRA testing, enhancing reading comprehension skills and more.
- Took part in department meetings, recess/lunch duties and after school activities.
- Gave teachers and teaching assistance 2 workshops on how to administer and grade Developmental Reading Assessments (DRA)
- Acting as the secretary for the ‘Teaching and Learning Committee’ for MSA accreditation.
Freelance Parent Coach
04.2021 - Current
- Support parents in our one-to-one sessions or in small group sessions who are going through a challenging time.
- Offer suggestions, advice, and new strategies.
- Help parents regain confidence in themselves as primary care givers as well as show them tools and new strategies that can help them in tough situations.
100 year anniversary coordinator
Schutz American School
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Helped grow the alumni database from 300 to over 1200.
- Planned fundraisers, social mixers for the community and worked with a team to plan a 5 day celebration for the school’s 100th anniversary.
- Where alumni, current staff, students, families and members of the Alexandria community came together the school's long history and legacy.
- (IB)
Private English Tutor
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Work with second language learners and help them improve their spoken English, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Writing and other areas they might be facing difficulty in.
- Create individual catered lessons for each student to cater to their learning needs.
Student Success Program
Schutz American School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with a struggling 7th grade student who was on an IEP, as well as a behavior and academic plan.
- The student required extra support in all subjects, reminders to stay on task, turn in their assignments, reports of behavior to the head of the SSP Team, counselor and parents.
- (IB)
KG 2 Class Teacher
American International School Cairo
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Teach phonics, using the ‘Jolly Phonics’ curriculum, reading sentences, writing using the ‘Writer’s Workshop’ program, teaching how to count to 100, counting in 2s and 5s, simple one digit addition and subtraction.
- Doing individual as well as class-based assessments.
- Planning fun learning activities in our centers, to develop fine motor skills.
- Communicating each week with the parents through a newsletter of the things we will be learning and covering.
- Academic planning, events and field trips with the KG2 team.
- (main campus)
Grade 2 Team Leader and Teacher
American International School Cairo
08.2011 - 06.2017
- This allowed me to work closely with the Elementary Administration and to represent the best interests of the team.
- I was also on the Writers' Workshop committee in 2017.
- Teaching all the core subjects (English, Maths, Science, and Social Studies).
- Lesson planning
- Organising field trips.
- Assessing students' progress.
Grade 2 Teacher
Hayah International Academy
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Teaching all the core subjects and I took on the additional role of being the Baker Book Club Organizer (2008-09) as well as being a member of the 6+1 Traits writing and math committee.
Year 1 class Teacher
Nefertari British International School
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Taught the core subjects following the National Curriculum of U.K.
- Year 3 and 4 (combined) class teacher, teaching all the core subjects.
- Started the Baker Book Club to encourage children to read.
Grade 3 class teacher
Nermine Ismail American School
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Teaching all core subjects.
Teacher Assistant in the Nursery
British School of Alexandria (BSA)
Alexandria
09.2001 - 06.2005
- During the morning session.
- Worked with struggling students in years 3, 4 and 5.
- Giving extra support to class teacher and student, reinforcing lessons.
- Once a week I would assist in years 2, 7 and 8 in PE and swimming classes.
Teacher Assistant
AMIDEAST
Alexandria
07.2002 - 08.2002
- Worked at the summer camp for children (ages 4-18).
- In the first session of employment, I worked with 8 year olds.
- Assisted in conducting the activities and classes.
- In the second session I worked with 11 and 12 year olds.
KG 2 Teacher Assistant
House of English
Alexandria
09.2000 - 06.2001
Education
Second Elementary Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
Moreland University
Washington D.C., U.S.A.06.2024
Readers Workshop - Grade 2 Students
Summer Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, U.S.A.06.2017
Masters in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
U.S.A.06.2011
International Elementary Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
U.S.A.06.2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Arab Academy for Science and Technology
Alexandria, Egypt06.2000
American High School Diploma -
Schutz American School
Alexandria, Egypt06.1996
Parent Coaching Institute - Parent Coach
Parent Coaching Institute of Seattle
Washington, U.S.A.03.2021
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Parent engagement
- Team collaboration
- Instructional strategies
- Cultural competency
- Active listening
- Adaptable teaching
- Positive attitude
- Motivating students
- Positive and encouraging
- Flexible and adaptive
- Positive learning environment
- Student behaviour management
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Intermediate
B1
French
Beginner
A1
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling: Meeting new people, learning about different cultures and gaining new experiences.
- Amateur Photography: Capturing places and moments.
- Cooking: A form of culinary art.
- Reading: For pleasure and knowledge.
Personal Information
Citizenship: Canadian
Timeline
Grade 3 classroom teacher
American School of Benguerir
08.2024 - Current
100 year anniversary coordinator
Schutz American School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Student Success Program
Schutz American School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Freelance Parent Coach
04.2021 - Current
Private English Tutor
04.2021 - 08.2023
KG 2 Class Teacher
American International School Cairo
08.2018 - 06.2020
Grade 2 Team Leader and Teacher
American International School Cairo
08.2011 - 06.2017
Grade 2 Teacher
Hayah International Academy
08.2008 - 08.2011
Year 1 class Teacher
Nefertari British International School
08.2006 - 07.2008
Grade 3 class teacher
Nermine Ismail American School
08.2005 - 06.2006
Teacher Assistant
AMIDEAST
07.2002 - 08.2002
Teacher Assistant in the Nursery
British School of Alexandria (BSA)
09.2001 - 06.2005
KG 2 Teacher Assistant
House of English
09.2000 - 06.2001
Second Elementary Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
Moreland University
Readers Workshop - Grade 2 Students
Summer Institute at Teachers College, Columbia University
Masters in Elementary Education - Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
International Elementary Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Arab Academy for Science and Technology
American High School Diploma -
Schutz American School
Parent Coaching Institute - Parent Coach
Parent Coaching Institute of Seattle