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Dina Ali

English Language Instructor

Paterson, United States

Work Experience

  • English Language InstructorFull Time

    Berlitz-Egypt

    Oct 2015 - May 2017 -1 yr, 7 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:As an English language instructor in a premier provider of language training, I helped adult students learn how to think and speak in English, and provided clear instructions in a lively manner to keep them engaged. I often had to work more than 12 hours a day and under pressure, and was considered a vital employee. Responsibilities & Approaches: - Built self-confidence which is crucial for those learning how to speak a new language - Made lesson plans that included music, video clips, and pictures as well as group activities and games - Provided students with tools for self-improvement - Gave students assignments that went out of their comfort zone but had a positive effect on them (provided them with a sense of achievement) - Gave each student a review of their performance and how they could improve - Made corrections and encouraged self-correction - Assessed students’ language proficiency level - Built rapport that kept students re-enrolling at Berlitz (had the highest re-enrollment rate for six months in a row) - Helped new instructors by giving them tips, ideas, or lesson plans
  • Lab TechnicianInternship

    Saridar Lab

    Mar 2010 - Jun 2010 -3 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • TeacherFull Time

      Dar Al-Tarbia School

      Jan 2010 - Oct 2012 -2 yrs, 9 months

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:Helping Biology A level students with their research projects, where I utilized my education background and my analytical skills.
    • English InstructorInternship

      Berlitz-Egypt

      Nov 2009 - Dec 2009 -1 month

      Egypt , Cairo

      • Job Details:I completed an internship to teach English at Berlitz and signed a one-year contract with them but due to some family emergency at the time I was unable to keep working there.
    • Education

      • Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology

        Modern Sciences and Arts University (MSA)

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 - 4 yr

      • Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology

        University of Greenwich

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 - 4 yr

      • High School - IGCSE

        Al-Hijaz International School

        Jan 2005 

      Achievements

      - Ranked third of the faculty in my second year - Top of class in high school years

      Skills

      • Microsoft Office
      • Teaching
      • Microbiology
      • Google Translator Kit
      • Perl programming

      Languages

      • English

        Fluent
      • Arabic

        Fluent
      • German

        Advanced

      Training & Certifications

      • CELTA

        Cambridge University·2017
      • Communication and time management

        Berlitz·2016
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