Basma Abdulla Al Abri

Al Ain, UAE

Telephone: 050-8499888
E-mail:
b.abdulla85@gmail.com
Objective
-Any position that can fully utilize my skills and experiences
-Full-time English teaching position elementary grades 1 9
Personal Details
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Birth:
14 July 1985
Marital Status:
Married
Citizenship:
UAE
Languages:
English (fluent)/Arabic
Education

BA in English, specializing in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

(TEFL), Abu Dhabi University, Al Ain (Fall 2007)
Additional courses: Principles of Management; Principles of
Marketing, Abu Dhabi University, Al Ain
Current: Dual Masters Masters of Education (Teaching and
Learning) and Master of Science in Instructional Technology
Relevant Skills
Mobile learning devices for teaching and learning
Using iPads for learning and assessments
Using Smart Boards for teaching
Teaching ESL Classes
Quick learner, able to gain knowledge of new technological
concepts quickly
Keen to bring students to love learning languages and to help them
develop a knowledge of the process of learning
Committed to wholehearted and active teaching as a way of
giving rise to lifelong love of knowledge and language in students
Leadership skills, multi-tasking, and management skills
Using Daily 5 and differentiated learning to make independent
learners

Foreign languages:
Interests:

Skills/Abilities
Fluent English and Arabic
Learning languages, literature
(poetry and novels), inspirational movies

Workshops and Trainings Attended

Blackboard Training
(Manor Hall International School)
2012
Professional Development Workshop
(Al Ain Higher Colleges of Technology) 2012
Chickens and Socks Anger Management Workshop (for children)
(Manor Hall International School)
2011
Collaborative Education Workshop (Professional Development)
(Manor Hall International School)
2013
Completed Training Workshops under HCT Emiratization Initiative
(Professional Development) (DMC)
2014-2015
- Observations and reflective writing
- Personality Dimensions
- Deep and Surface Learning
- Teaching Strategies and Student Interactions
- Evaluative Decision Making
- Strength Based Leadership in Higher Education
- Structuring and Preparing Lessons
- Delivering Effective Feedback
- Curriculum Development
- Assessment Creation
- Creating Courses in iTunes
Completed Teaching and Learning Modules under HCT Emiratization
Initiative (Professional Development)
(AAWC) 2014-2015
- Understanding the Principles of Course Design
- Marking and Giving Feedback
- Making the Most of Discussions
- Develop Your Teaching
Completed Educational Technology Workshops under HCT Emiratization
Initiative (Professional Development)
(AAWC) 2015-2015
- Getting Started with BBl
- iPads in the Classroom
- Mobile Devices in Education
- Student/Teacher Interactions in a Mobile World
- Designing Mobile Friendly Courses
- Building Courses in BBL
- Creating Courses in iTunes

HCT Mobile Learning Conference (DMC) January and April, 2015

Foundations PD Sessions (DMC) January and April, 2015
Experience
Elementary Level Team Leader (2013)
3rd Grade Classes
(Manor Hall International School)
CLASSROOM TEACHER
1st - 3rd Grade, ESL for 4th Grade
(Manor Hall International School)
Event Organizer for school events 2009/2013
School-wide
(Manor Hall International School)
Revising and Home-Tutoring Adults for IELTS examinations (2009/current)
Foundations Teacher (teacher-in-training) 2014/2015
Foundations Level 1
(Higher Colleges of Technology)
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Work Accomplishments
Team Leader Elementary, 3rd Grade Classes
(Manor Hall International School)
2013/2014
National Day Celebrations Event Planning and Organizing
(Manor Hall International School)
2011 - 2013
Culture Day Celebrations Event Planning and Organization
(Manor Hall International School)
(UAE Booth) 2011/2012
Culture Day Celebrations Event Planning and Organization
(Manor Hall International School)
(Pakistan Booth) 2012/2013
Workshops, Trainings and Seminars Conducted
iPad Trainings for other teachers (Manor Hall)
2012/2013
Blackboard Training for other teachers (Manor Hall)
2013/2014
Smart board Training for other teachers (Manor Hall)
2013/2014
Classroom Management (Al Khalil Private School)
2010
Social Media in Education (Higher Colleges of Technology)
2014/2015

University Accomplishments
Abu Dhabi University Honors List
GPA 4.0
President of the Culture Club:
(2004/2005)
President of the Student Council:
(2004/2005/2006/spring of 2007)
Abu Dhabi University, Al Ain
Student Prefect (Video Conferencing):
Abu Dhabi University, Al Ain
(2004-2005)
Volunteer
2nd Specialized English
Language Conference (2005)
Abu Dhabi Women's Association, Al
Ain
Portfolio available upon request
Letters of Recommendation available upon request