Hassan Hourani

Experience

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  Ministry of Education, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

  Sept 1999 - Sept 2002

  Mathematics Teacher

  Mathematics Teacher

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  Ministry of Education - State of Kuwait

  Sept 2002 - Dec 2008

  Mathematics Teacher

  Mathematics Teacher

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  Obeikan Education

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2011

  Mathematics Trainer and Scientific Editor for McGraw-Hill series

  Tasks and Responsibilities:• Write student lesson and teacher guide materials to incorporate Common Core or state-specific content and mathematical practices.• Edit/review manuscript for accuracy, pedagogy, and alignment to the Common Core or other state standards.• Edit and review page proofs through all stages of production.• Research trends and strategies in mathematics education, identifying ways to incorporate these ideas in innovative curriculum.• Participate in focus groups with teachers and administrators.• Participate in development of plans for assigned projects and makes suggestions that reflect creative solutions to project needs.• Serve as editorial lead on selected projects, with responsibility for ensuring quality of content, identifying possible project bottlenecks and offering solutions, and overseeing work of assistant editors.• Create training kits and train the participants on it.• Support the trainee with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation.• Train the participants to use modern pedagogies and integrate them with ICT in the classroom.• Organize and manage practical training for teachers. Show less

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  Laureate Vocational Saudi Arabia

  May 2011 - Jun 2017

  Mathematics Coordinator / Instructor / Trainer

  Tasks and Responsibilities:• Assist in the supervision of instructors.• Observe, consult with, and support individual instructors in their classroom performance.• Work collaboratively with other coordinators to effectively integrate the teaching and learning of subjects as appropriate.• Work collaboratively with the program director to schedule, plan and facilitate effective professional development activities for instructors, with a focus on instructors new to the system.• Meet regularly with instructors to provide updates, assess the progress of curriculum and professional development efforts, and modify approaches as needed.• Provide training and consultations to instructors.• Conduct administrative tasks connected to supporting the curriculum and professional development.• Guide instructors to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined student needs.• Monitor and evaluate performance in mathematics to its continuous improvement.• Serve as a mathematics instructor.• Teach mathematics and other appropriate courses as assigned.• Assist in curriculum revisions and new course development.• Create and develop instructional materials and workshops for students.• Assess and monitor student progress and maintain accurate records and tutoring documentation for reporting.• Participate in the development and/ or selection of course materials, equipment and technology that will enhance Math offerings of the department.• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.• Consult with students during regularly scheduled office hours.• Perform other tasks as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs. Show less

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  Ministry of Education and Higher Education Qatar

  Aug 2017 - Jan 2022

  Mathematics Teacher

  Tasks and Responsibilities:• Planning, developing and executing lessons that reflect the curriculum and the state’s core educational standards.• Adapting mathematics curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students.• Evaluating the academic and social growth of students.• Evaluating student progress and the ability to meet courses standards in mathematical knowledge and skills.• Establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior.• Planning and developing lesson plans.• Employing a variety of methodologies in teaching and instructing pupils, including demonstrations, discussions, and lectures.• Utilizing educational equipment, such as materials, books, and other learning aids.• To encourage all students to be actively engaged in their own learning and in reviewing their progress against targets.• To work as a team supporting Faculty members in spreading and sharing good practice. Show less

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  Education Development Trust

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  Math Writer

  Tasks and Responsibilities:• Support UNICEF in Jordan to refresh the Learning Support Services (LSS) in Makani Centres.• Identify learning objectives from the mathematics school curriculum for grades 1 to 10.• Design Handbook structure and templates for the lessons, assessments, end of semester assessments (covering basic structure and areas to be used across grades and subjects), etc.• Development of catch-up learning materials emphasizing 21st century skills.• Contribute written inputs in the form of teacher and learning activities, lesson notes for facilitators, activities for students, and assessments for grades 1-10 for Makani centres.• Clarified the written materials in consultations with the Technical Lead.• Ensure that the Handbook materials meet the quality standards of Education Development Trust and the requirements of the Technical Leader.• Ensure that the Handbook materials meet these minimum requirements as outlined in the terms of reference.• Review Session with UNICEF to discuss handbook structure and templates.• Build online content for the LSS facilitators and master trainers.• QA of lessons delivered by LSS facilitators at the Makani centres.• Review the materials with UNICEF and key stakeholders.• Develop training materials for Master Trainers so that Master Trainers understand how to apply the Handbooks.• Work in close collaboration with Education Development Trust to develop the training materials for a four-stage training programme for Master Trainers.• Train the local partners in Makani centres to deliver the new learning materials, and the digitization of the learning materials for online use.• Develop training materials for LSS facilitators.• QA of all and training scripts and material Deliver trainings.• QA of the training of the LSS facilitators by Master trainers. Show less

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  BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services LLC

  Mar 2022 - now

  Math & Physics Senior Instructor, and IQA for City & Guilds

  Tasks and Responsibilities:• Assisting the Academic Manger in the overall management of the academic programme and the teaching team, ensuring that the highest standards of teaching are delivered to allow students to derive the maximum benefit from their course.• Lead by example in curriculum development, learning and teaching,• classroom management, creating a quality learning environment and accessing continual professional development.• Ensure the efficient running of all day to day aspects of your area responsibility including effective communication, regular monitoring and feedback, establishing and leading weekly planning meetings, maintaining high quality work environment, fully implementing the initiatives of the Academic Manager.• Create and develop instructional materials as required by the Academic Manager.• To ensure that lessons and activities are integrated, following the syllabus and guidelines.• Support the Academic Manager in the overall management of the academic department.• lead or organise weekly workshops or development sessions corresponding to the needs of the teachers.• To observe, record and evaluate teaching performance, giving constructive and developmental feedback.• To provide the teaching team with daily guidance, support and training.• Help the Academic Manager with the preparation of weekly class lists, registers and any other administrative tasks.• Teach mathematics and other appropriate courses as assigned.• To assist with any other administrative duties as may be reasonably required by the Academic Manager.• To act as IQA for level 2 certificate in ITQ for IT Users form City & Guilds. Show less