English Teacher Trainees

SPOTLIGHT

December, 2010 & January, 2011

Spotlight on Teachers

eet the 14 English teacher trainees who were selected

after a long process of completing the application form,

taking the ITP test and supplemental test, and being

interviewed for consideration in the YDRC English language

teacher trainee training program offered by AMIDEAST through a

sub-grant from the USAID funded, EDC administered, Ruwwad youth

empowerment program.

Teacher Trainees

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Teacher Trainees YDRC English Language Training for Teachers

Yousef Jouma

Hebron

Has a Bachelor degree in English Literature from Bethlehem University. In

10 years, Yousef sees himself as “a distinguished teacher who

creates special tools to make the process of teaching

more creative and special”.

The Training taught him to become “a unique teacher who has

special ways to make his students love the lessons…a

motivator for students to learn”.

Heba Yaseen

Nablus

Has a Bachelor degree in English for Specific Purposes from Jordan

University of Science and Technology. Currently she is doing her masters

at An-Najah National University in Applied linguistics and Translation

Studies. In 10 years, Heba sees herself as a “A PHD holder or a

freelance translator”.

The training taught her “new methods of teaching, various

activities, how to manage a class”.

Zinat Salhab

Hebron

Nagham Hussein

Hebron

Manal Ghaban

Al Bireh

Ranin Kwasmeh

Hebron

Has a Bachelor degree from Hebron University with a major in English

language and a French minor. In 10 years, Zinat sees herself as “a good

teacher having my own car, house, bank account”.

The Training taught Zinat “patience, something we call warm up

activities … it will help me managing a classroom, and

emphasize my existence as a qualified teacher”.

Has a Bachelor degree in English literature with a translation minor from

Bethlehem University. In 10 years, Nagham sees herself “continuing my

studying abroad, or being a teacher at a university”.

The Training “changed my idea about teaching thinking it is

a boring profession…I was mistaken, teaching can be a

very interesting career if you know how to be creative”.

Has a Bachelor degree in English Teaching and its methods from Al- Quds

Open University. Manal also has a Diploma in Hotel Management and has

worked for several years. In 10 years, Manal sees herself as “a teacher …

something more than a teacher, maybe a manager”.

The Training taught Manal ”how to be a good teacher … how to

deal with students ,also how to be creative and active”.

Has a Bachelor degree from Hebron University. Loves watching soccer

games and reading novels. In 10 years, Ranin sees herself “a native

English speaker working in many institutions”

The Training taught Ranin “things not many teachers in

Hebron know. so, this training adds to my experience

of which many people care”.

Dua’a Nassar

Hebron

Samah Nayfeh

Al Bireh

Hebron

Hayat Asfour

Nablus

Salma Abu Yassin

Has a Bachelor degree from Hebron University. She hopes to work for

AMIDEAST, improve her English skills, and travel to France. In 10 years, Duaa

sees herself “speaking English effectively, and working in

teaching English language…having my own English teaching

center”.

The Training taught Duaa “to manage classes, motivate students,

and help them improve their English skills”.

Has a Bachelor degree from Birzeit University. Friends are the best part of

her life. In 10 years, Samah sees herself “the Ambassador of The

Palestinian State in the USA”.

The Training “will open many future opportunities for me. I

am a fresh graduate and this training will be a strong

point in my CV”.

Has a Bachelor degree in English Literature from An-Najah National

University. In 10 years, Salma sees herself “a manager for an

international youth organization”.

The Training “will open other doors for better life and

career for me, and it will add valuable experience in

teaching first and in my life”.

Has a Bachelor degree in English Language Literature from Hebron

University. In 10 years, Hayat sees herself “ with a PHD degree in

English Language ,and a professional trainer”.

The Training taught Hayat “new techniques ,skills ,tools ,ideas

and methods which will refine my abilities as English

teacher and change some of traditional ways into modern

suiting children and adult learners”.

Rewa’ Asasah

Nablus

Na’el Bishawi

Nablus

Al Bireh

Rawan Abu-Ameriya

Rosy Afaneh

Has a Bachelor degree in English Language Literature from An-Najah

National University. In 10 years, Rewa sees herself “a teacher in the

University, of course after getting a good job. Mother,

wife, famous poet”.

The Training “gave me more confidence of things I can do.

Without the training my experience will only be in its

beginnings like any traditional teachers”.

Has a Bachelor degree in English Literature. He has worked for AMIDEAST as

an ACCESS teacher. In 10 years, Nael sees himself “a great university

professor holding PHD in Linguistics”.

The Training “provides me with methods of teaching, class

management, tools needed for teaching, community of

English speakers, space to practice teaching, ways of

assessment and love of teaching”.

Has a MA in Applied Anthropology in Community and Youth Work from the

UK and a BA in English Literature and Developmental studies from Al-Quds

University. In 10 years, Rawan sees herself as “a senior lecturer in

one the most important universities in the UK”.

The Training “has given me the chance to gain more new

thought, ideas and strategies that will help me in my

career as a teacher”.

Has a MA in Curricula & Teaching Methods/ English Language from Amman

Arab University and a BA in English Literature from Al - Ahliyyah Amman

University. In 10 years, Rosy sees herself “proud of my son and his

great achievements in school”.

The Training taught her “many ideas, methods, techniques and ways

to know my students and involve them in the learning

process”. Al Bireh

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