A dedicated and passionate multi-lingual teacher, with a lifelong interest in the Far East and its languages. Experience with English language not only in everyday use, but in its literary and written format, with more than a passing interest in the history and evolution of the language.

 An organised and committed candidate, equally happy as a team-member or leader, now looking forward to a challenging and growth-rich experience taking her passion and love for language to a new country and receptive audience with a thirst for knowledge.

 Education

 2006 - 2010       University of Manchester                                        2:1

BA Arabic Studies

Heightened awareness of and responsiveness to cultural diversity and intercultural communication. Developed skills in presenting information, ideas and arguments orally and in writing. Studied Middle Eastern History and culture modules and Arabic Literature modules in addition to Language courses.

Developed an extensive vocabulary, familiar with a number of advanced syntactic structures used in the Arab media, able to translate and summarise texts into English. Able to plan and write extensive essays based on independent research.

Developed first rate teamwork skills through working in small groups to organise and chair debates, plan, carry out and deliver presentations.

Embraced to living and studying in a country with a Middle Eastern culture, in a multiethnic society.  Proven ability to integrate into male dominated culture gaining vocabulary specific to the regional dialect through discourse with local people.  Gained valuable life skills by travelling extensively during year abroad.

2008 – 2009 The University of Alexandria, Egypt

Intermediate course in Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic

1999 – 2006 Chosen Hill School, Gloucester

              A level: English Literature (A), French (B), Politics (C)

              AS level: History (B), General Studies (A)

              GCSEs: 11 (3A*, 4A, 4B)

Work Experience

2007- 2008   Capita Life and Pensions Services

        Senior Administrator (Vacation work)

§       Demonstrated an ability to work in target related environment, under pressure, organising daily workload in order to meet Service Level Agreements.  Was successfully reemployed on two separate occasions as a result.

§       Regularly communicated with external customers i.e. IFAs and the FSA by telephone and in writing.

§       Accurate and efficient when working alone or as part of the team on difficult assignments in tough time scales.

2008- 2009   Regency Recruitment

Agency specialising in catering services for corporate events (Vacation work)

·       Flexibility to adapt to various working environments and working under pressure at busy events such as Cheltenham Gold Cup Festival, Gloucestershire Cricket Festival, a broad range of exclusive weddings and private functions.

·       Leading small teams in an efficient, confident and friendly manner to ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction.

2004 - 2006  Larkfield Infants After School Club

·       Provided and supervised safe, creative after-school play activities for children aged 4 to 11. 

·       Great organisational skills and ability to adapt to difficult situations.

·       Worked as part of a team and with extra care and attention with difficult and boisterous children.

·       Assisted the older children with a variety of homework tasks.