Furat Abdeljaber English instructor and Arabic tutor
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As a life-long learner, I believe educators have the opportunity to change the world. My passion for teaching began when I was in middle school when my English teacher supported my creative writing skills and listened to me whenever I approached her with personal or social issues. Since then, her support has encouraged me to use my words to change the world. As an educator, I possess the necessary tools to inspire my students in the same manner.

Through my own experience as an English as a Second Language (ESL) learner, I can connect with students and offer them valuable insights to facilitate comprehensive language learning and the achievement of their personal goals. With a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), I am well-versed in the nuanced requirements of ESL learners, recognizing the necessity for scaffolding to foster the development of their English language proficiency. I am knowledgeable about specific theories and their effects on students, especially the importance of a low-affective filter and encouraging students to practice English comfortably.

Furthermore, I have engaged with and taught individuals of unique backgrounds, including China, France, Spain, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Brazil, and South Korea. This exposure has endowed me with heightened cultural awareness and a deeper understanding of their respective backgrounds, further enriching my capacity for empathy and cultural sensitivity. Equipped with this experiential and academic foundation, I have acquired a repertoire of innovative educational methodologies that I can deploy within the classroom context.

Finally, with a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature, I gained specific skills to support my students' linguistic understanding and literary analysis.

As for my Arabic language experience, it is my first language and what has supported my learning. I have been tutoring Arabic to children between ages 7-10 for 2 years and I continue to grow my mother tongue by reading Arabic novels and speaking Arabic between my friends and family.

Thank you for considering me and I hope I can make language learning fun and accessible!

Subjects

  • English Beginner-Expert

  • Arabic Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • English instructor (Oct, 2023–Nov, 2023) at Outreach Program at the Achievement Academy
    Created a course for the American University of Sharjah staff workers to improve their English. The course focused on their individual skills and overall improving their communicative competence.
  • Intern Teacher (May, 2023–Jun, 2023) at EC English Los Angeles
    This was my practicum for my master's degree. I observed a mentor teacher then conducted three different lessons. It was an English language learning center teaching all proficiencies. I was offered a full-time job but could not work because I was on a student visa.
  • Writing tutor (Jan, 2022–Jun, 2022) at American University of Sharjah writing center
    I worked at the American University of Sharjah writing center to help students improve their writing and find their writing voice. I provided assistance based on their assignments and writing process.

Education

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Aug, 2022–Aug, 2023) from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles–scored 4.0/4.0
  • English Literature (Aug, 2018–Jun, 2022) from American university of sharjah, UAE–scored 3.58

Fee details

    د.إ110–200/hour (US$29.97–54.50/hour)

    If I need to teach for more than one hour, the location is in Dubai, and the levels are higher (9th grade and higher), the fee will be maximum.

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