Sana Abu-Ain
11831 Amman
PO Box 499
sana_abuain@yahoo.com
Jordan
Mobile: 0772541449
Education and Qualification
2010- 2015
The University of Leeds
PhD: Equivalence in Translating Metaphors and idioms in King Hussein’s
Political Speeches.
2012
TESOL/TEFL – I to I. Leeds/ UK.
130 hour course in teaching English as a second/foreign language, covering:
resources, learning styles, curriculum design, teaching English for business purposes,
one-to-one, effective lesson planning, use of games for teaching English, assessment
techniques, objective assessment of work to set criteria.
1996-1997
The University of Leeds.
MA English –Arabic -English Translation:
The Problems of Translation at Cultural Level.
1989-1993
Yarmouk University.
BA English Language and Literature (equivalent 2:1).
Courses

2009 Effective
Questioning.

2012 Techniques for a
calmer classroom.

2009 Introduction to
Health and Safety.

2011 Delivering an
Outstanding English
Lesson.

2012 Providing young
people with whole
education.

2012 First aid.

2012 Active teaching
strategies.

2009 Child Protection
Awareness.
Relevant Employment
2012 -2013
University of Leeds, teaching assistant
2008-2012
Arabic Evening School, Leeds UK
Arabic Teacher. Insight and understanding of the difficulties students meet developing fluency in
Arabic. Offered additional support when needed to small groups or individuals to build confidence
and enable them to be independent learners.
2009-2012
New Horizon Community School
English Teaching Assistant and PE Teacher. Enabling, or inspiring them to achieve
and flexible approach work with aged 12-16, full class and small groups. As a teacher
at a multiethnic school, I have developed a broad set of communication and
personal skills by dealing with students from different backgrounds and origins.
1999-2008
Philadelphia University, Jordan
English Language Lecturer, working in a team with lecturing colleagues, developing
presentations, workshops and curriculum, and making students work, taking into
account different learning styles and cultural differences especially in teaching
grammar, I have always motivated my students which reflected positively on their
achievements.
Other Employment
2008-2010
Freelance Translator (English-Arabic-English).
2011-2013
Tutoring, a number of adult students of varying levels in Arabic language and
culture (in UK).
Interests and Activities
I enjoy going on long walks in the country, meditating, eating out with
friends and going to cinemas.
References
Dr Mustapha Lahlali
Arabic and Middle-Eastern Studies, Leeds University
E.M.Lahlali@leeds.ac.uk / +44(0)113 343 342
Dr Saleh Abuisba
The Dean of the Faculty of Art, Philadelphia University.