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Khadijah Addas

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

A highly skilled, experienced teaching professional with strong background in classroom management, lesson plan development, and motivating students, with expertise in bilingual communication, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Proven success in using innovative teaching methods to improve students understanding. Demonstrates exceptional calm under pressure and excels in public speaking and resourcefulness. Proficient in translating between Arabic and English, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Adept at time management. Career goals include leveraging diverse skill set to contribute to innovative projects and drive organisational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Professor's Assistant

Dr. Rasha Qazzaz
Jeddah, Saudi Arabi
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Contributed towards assessment marking; reducing workload for class teachers.
  • Assisted in monitoring student attendance, contributing towards punctuality within the school community.
  • Offered homework assistance leading to increased understanding and completion rates among students.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.

Volunteer tutor

N/A
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2019 - Current
  • Tutored people of all ages (from 4+ years) from level zero to IELTS level, including classmates, friends, family members, and orphans at an orphanage, both offline and online.
  • Trained students for IELTS, specifically in essay writing.
  • Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.
  • Ensured students grasped subject matter fully through continuous assessment techniques.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
  • Assisted students in essay writing and report structuring skills, improving overall grades.
  • Adapted teaching style for individual learning capabilities.
  • Managed multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
  • Provided additional resources outside tutoring hours for continued self-study.
  • Simplified complex topics using practical examples and analogies in teaching approach.
  • Maintained records of each student's progress, identifying areas needing further improvement.
  • Provided constructive feedback for each tutoring session to evaluate student performance and determine future needs.
  • Sourced texts and relevant materials to adequately prepare for lessons and increase knowledge of academic study needs.

English translator

N/A
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2015 - 05.2016

Participated in translation of the book "The True Medicine" by Dr. Aiden Salih, by using English as a mode of communication between Arab and Turkish translators.

Volunteer Theatre performer

Dr. Maisa Sabahi
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Performed improvisational scenes effectively, showcasing versatility as an actor.
  • Refined acting techniques regularly providing high-quality theatrical experiences consistently.
  • Maintained excellent punctuality, ensuring smooth running of all performances.
  • Enhanced audience engagement for a more immersive theatre experience.
  • Adapted easily to changes in direction or script for optimal performance outcomes.
  • Learnt lines quickly, demonstrating commitment and professionalism towards work obligations.
  • Delivered powerful monologues to evoke strong emotional responses from audiences.
  • Performed in front of the camera or on set as directed by production team.
  • Brought out character traits through body language, gestures and facial expressions.

Cospaly and Crafts

N/A
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
11.2022 - Current
  • Participated in local and international cosplay competitions both for performance and craftsmanship.
  • Won third place best performance in Abu Dhabi's Middle East Film and Comic Con 2025.
  • Won first place in Saudi E-Sports' World Cosplay Summit individual category 2025.
  • Crafted several non-patterned costumes from scratch, plus props.
  • Prepared several background performance videos.
  • Made and sold props as forms of commission.

Education

Master's degree - English Litrature

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah/ Saudi Arabia
09.2018 - 12.2022

Bachelor's degree - English Language

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah/ Saudi Arabia
09.2013 - 05.2018

Skills

  • Bilingual: Arabic and English
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Strategic planning
  • Resourcefulness
  • Time Management
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
  • Translating from Arabic to English
  • Translation from English to Arabic
  • Handy in work tools
  • Sewing
  • Costume-Making
  • 3D Printing
  • Acting
  • Drawing Illustrations

Certification

IELTS overall score of 8

General Pedagogical test 58

Specific Pedagogical test 73

General Aptitude test 81

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of thanks and appreciation in performing the role of Iago in the Arabic translated play of Shakespeare's Othello dubbed as Puppets of Venice at the Society of Culture and Arts in Jeddah.
  • Third place award for best performance at Abu Dhabi's Middle East Film and Comic Con cosplay competition 2025.
  • First place award at Saudi E-sports World Cosplay Summit competition for the solo cosplay category 2025.

Timeline

Cospaly and Crafts

N/A
11.2022 - Current

Volunteer tutor

N/A
09.2019 - Current

Volunteer Theatre performer

Dr. Maisa Sabahi
09.2019 - 04.2020

Master's degree - English Litrature

King Abdulaziz University
09.2018 - 12.2022

Professor's Assistant

Dr. Rasha Qazzaz
01.2018 - 04.2018

English translator

N/A
10.2015 - 05.2016

Bachelor's degree - English Language

King Abdulaziz University
09.2013 - 05.2018
Khadijah Addas