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Dana Abuminshar

International English Teacher
Tampa

Summary

Skilled educator with strong background in teaching English across diverse international settings. Adept at fostering productive team collaboration and adapting to dynamic classroom environments. Expertise in curriculum development, student engagement, and cross-cultural communication. Consistently focused on delivering measurable results and enhancing student outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

International English Teacher

Mayar International Schools
09.2023 - Current
  • •Delivered engaging English lessons aligned with international curricula (HMH, MyView), covering reading, writing, grammar, and speaking skills.
  • •Differentiated instruction for diverse learners in a multicultural classroom.
  • •Integrated digital tools (Kahoot, Wordwall, Mentimeter) to enhance learning and assessment.
  • •Assessed student progress using curriculum-based methods and provided targeted feedback.
  • •Promoted metacognitive skills and peer collaboration through interactive activities.
  • •Maintained a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.

ESL Teacher

Tampa Palms Elementary
06.2018 - 09.2022
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
  • Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.

English Language Teacher

VIPKID
04.2018 - 01.2022

*Online teaching English for Chinese students from ages 4-12.

* Increased ESL students reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

  • Successfully improved English-speaking students' English grammar and vocabulary levels through written and interactive activities.
  • Communicated with parents in person, by email and phone to apprise of student progress,

English Speaking Teacher

Modern System School
09.2016 - 04.2018
  • Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
  • Facilitated group discussions to explore works of literature by practicing the language in small and large groups.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Used new ideas for students to speak english with using the american accent.
  • Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
  • Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes

Java Developer Intern

Oracle
05.2016 - 08.2016

*Writing and testing JAVA Scripts.

*Users troubleshooting assistance and solving errors.

*Writing basic programs.

*Attending Java workshops .

*Attended daily team meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

American University of Madaba

Skills

American Federation of Teachers

Classroom Management Techniques

Educational Software

Certified ESL Instructor

ESL Teaching Methods

Lesson Planning

Teamwork and Cooperation

Curriculum development

Online teaching platforms

Differentiated instruction

Certificates

- Teaching with Digital Technologies by Cambridge PDQ 

- English Second Language ( Wake County , North Carolina , USA)

- Tesol Foundational Certificate ( Levels 1 , 3 , Interactive level2 , trail 3.0)

- First Aid CPR

- Taking responsibility for professional course by British Council

- Safe guarding by British Council

- Technology Development Teaching ( from: Tiawan Technology Leadership & Instructional Technology Development Association)

- Child care and foster Rule And Regulation

- Teaching and learning workshop

- Digital learning workshop


Timeline

International English Teacher

Mayar International Schools
09.2023 - Current

ESL Teacher

Tampa Palms Elementary
06.2018 - 09.2022

English Language Teacher

VIPKID
04.2018 - 01.2022

English Speaking Teacher

Modern System School
09.2016 - 04.2018

Java Developer Intern

Oracle
05.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

American University of Madaba
Dana AbuminsharInternational English Teacher