Lobna Tarek

Experience

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  IWI for Language and Technology

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2017

  English Second Language Instructor

  •Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.•Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.•Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.

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  CARE Egypt

  Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

  English Second Language Instructor

  *Facilitated language learning programs for female refugees, enabling them to acquire essential English skills for effective communication and integration.•Empowered female refugees to develop their personalities and self-confidence,fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth within their communities.•Equipped the women with the necessary tools to pursue career opportunities and actively contribute to the workforce, thereby fostering their economic independence and empowerment.

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  UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

  Mar 2018 - Dec 2019

  English Second Language Teacher

  Intern English instructor

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  Caritas

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2019

  English Second Language Teacher

  Worked as an ESL teacher for refugees at Caritas UNHCR - Egypt for around two years.•Worked with students between ages (teenagers) and over 40 years old on grammar, pronunciation and sentence construction.•Volunteered to help refugees of various Arabic nationalities, as temporary student guidance counselor, to help resolve student personal issues.•Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

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  MODLI Alex

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2018

  English Second Language Teacher

  *Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students.•Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.•Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.

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  English with Lobna Tarek

  Feb 2019 - now

  Online English teacher and instructor

  * Used pre-written curriculum to teach students English via remote video conferencing.•Prepared comprehensive English curricula and designed assessments and tests for over 1000 students to measure student progress and reinforce student learning in language skills and systems.•Facilitated and trained students for written and spoken exams, resulting in remarkable increase on average exam scores.•Taught general English, conversation, pronunciation as well as IELTS vocab grammar and skills to adults utilizing powerful international courses.•Provided academic advisement and educational guidance for adult learners using constructive feedback, in-person facilitation, contact calls and emails and organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.•Recognized by customers and online followers for expedient and effective service. Show less

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  Al-Safwa Integrated School

  Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  English Teacher

  *Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for all students and visitors.•Maintained good order and discipline amongst students whilst they are in class.•Planned and delivered lesson plans aligned with the state's standards and incorporated various English teaching methods

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  Pharos University in Alexandria

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2023

  English Instructor

  English lecturer and instructor at the English Language Center at Pharos University in Alexandria.• Participated in training programs and instructor workshops.• Planned and delivered lesson plans aligned with the state's standards and covering required course topics.and incorporated various English teaching methods and approaches to help students of all abilities understand materials.• Created, designed and monitored several student activities, including writing and speaking activities, to foster critical thinking skills of students.• Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.• Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as illness or social hurdles and worked with administrators to support needs of all students.-Professional Development Activities:*Attended the 2nd International Conference : Brave New Humanities (Empowerment through Literature, Translation and FLT) at Pharos University in Alexandria in March 2023.* Attended the NILE TESOL conference the 27th: New Era in Teaching & Learning: Challenges & Opportunities --- at AUC in 5th Settelement, Cairo in January 2023* Attended the ILACE program at AUC ,SCE in Tahrir, Cairo in September 2022* Attended workshops of professional development at Cambridge Authorized Center, Pharos University in Alexandria in August 2022 Show less

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  Intrepid English

  Sept 2023 - May 2024

  Business English Instructor

  Taught English as a second language / Business English to Gulf students.Identified, developed and implemented lessons that integrated differentEnglish elements aligned with prescribed program curricula.

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  Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)

  Oct 2024 - now

  English Second Language Instructor & Translator