Amal Sidani

Experience

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  Canwest

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Editorial Assisstant

  - Revised listings from a computer terminal from questionnaires sent to Canadian companies and executives - Verified unclear information by phone, web, email or information circulars and annual information forms of companies- Telephoned companies that have not responded to written requests of information- Controlled data, which included opening and recording incoming mail, filing questionnaires and keeping information up-to-date via daily news releases

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  Town and Country Market

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Customer service representative

  - Helped boost sales by responding better to customers’ demands and using effective marketing strategies such as introducing new lines of products- Handled store and financial matters at the end of each working day as well as the cash register

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  International German School Beirut

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2012

  ELA and Performing Arts Teacher

  • 7 hours of daily English instruction to lower intermediate and elementary students• Devised weekly plans, abided by tight deadlines and wrote weekly reports for upper elementary and lower intermediate classes• Handled and reported meeting minutes during meetings• Applied different classroom management techniques and incorporated technology into teaching• 2009 – 2010: Intensive English teacher: Taught English to ESL students in Grades 8, 9 and 10 whose first language is German; monitored progress in order to have the students join their English classroom when up to the level Show less

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  Wellspring Learning Community

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  PYP Teacher (ELA/Science)

  • Taught English to 4th graders• Developed and implemented unit lesson plans, administered tests and evaluations, and analyzed student performance• Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction• Participated in faculty and parent conferences

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  Expression English Learning Center

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  English Instructor

  - Designed and delivered tailored English courses focusing on diverse learner needs across industries- Led corporate training sessions for major organizations such as Kahramaa, aligning language instruction with professional and operational goals- Developed and implemented Business English curricula for employees at Qatar Foundation, overseeing comprehensive 9-week courses for various proficiency levels, with a focus on practical application in professional contexts- Maintained strong relationships with corporate and non-profit entities, enhancing language education programs that supported organizational growth and individual learner advancement Show less

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  Defense Conseil International - Air Force Academy

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2020

  English Language Instructor

  • Conducted English-language training sessions and IELTS preparation courses in a college to Qatari cadets and officers in the Qatari Emiri Air Force• Prepared the courses and made sure they are coherent with the training objectives• Contributed to improving and upgrading the pedagogical content as well as the training program • Established new courses, created material and course packages, applied various assessment methods and offered teacher-training• Monitored and assessed the progress of the trainees and suggested remedial action where necessary• Prepared student-related documentation and translated documents from English to Arabic and vice versa Show less

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  Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  K-5 Teacher

  Building teacher at Oxford Elementary School in Cleveland

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  New York English Academy

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  English Language Instructor
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  Academy of St Joseph

  Aug 2021 - now

  Director of Curriculum And Instruction

  - Led the creation of a comprehensive scope and sequence to ensure vertical alignment across PK-8, supporting cohesive curriculum development and smooth academic transitions- Coordinated cross-departmental alignment, maintaining consistency in academic standards- Conducted regular curriculum assessments to ensure relevance and effectiveness- Facilitated professional development, enhancing faculty understanding of curriculum guidelines and innovative teaching methodologies- Managed assessment tool development and budgetary considerations for curriculum resources- Authored biweekly faculty newsletters on curriculum trends and monthly updates for parents- Oversaw academic programming and faculty management for grades 5-8, ensuring alignment with the school's strategic goals and fostering a student-centered learning environment- Collaborated with department chairs to develop and implement interdisciplinary learning initiatives, while supporting faculty professional growth through mentorship and evaluation Show less