Alaa Abdellatif
Jeddah
Summary
I am a passionate educator with hands-on experience in early childhood education, combining creativity, child development principles, and nurturing guidance to foster healthy and happy learning environments. My approach focuses on understanding children's individual needs, promoting emotional well-being, and encouraging their natural talents through engaging activities. I also incorporate creative arts and sensory play as educational tools, making learning joyful and developmentally appropriate. I believe in supporting not only children but also families and teaching teams, ensuring positive collaboration for the child's benefit.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Luminous Mind library
01.2024
- Led and managed multiple creativity and critical thinking skills programmes
Art Instructor
Almotkashef International School
08.2024 - Current
- Taught art to Grades 4–8 (ages 9–14), developing strong classroom management skills.
- Planned and delivered creative, hands-on lessons tailored to diverse student abilities.
- Organized art projects, exhibitions, and school events to promote student creativity.
- Gained experience in handling middle school students, fostering discipline and creativity.
Freelance artist
Freelancing
01.2015 - Current
- Produced and sold custom artwork, including paintings, digital art, and graphic design, focusing on both creative development and commercial sales.
Art Instructor and teacher
Various Locations (e.g., Andalusia Kids Wellness, Honeybee Nursery)
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Lead diverse art classes, including principles of art, oil and acrylic painting, crafts, recycling, and mixed media, for children aged 5–10, introducing them to various techniques and styles both online and on-site.
- Employ project-based learning, encouraging students to solve problems creatively through individual or collaborative art projects, fostering a deeper understanding of art.
- Build accessibility for younger children by involving them in sensory activities that help develop their formative skills and senses.
- Provide guidance and instruction on using various art materials and tools while ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment.
- Integrate Socratic dialogue and art history, encouraging critical thinking, informed critique, and decision-making.
- Expose students to diverse art movements and visual culture, fostering inspiration and critical analysis of contemporary media.
Nursery teacher
Refqa Nursery
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Guided young children in foundational art activities, fostering early creative development.
- Designed and implemented decorations for funday events, enhancing the atmosphere and engagement.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Painting Department, Mural arts
Faculty of fine arts-Helwan university
07.2017
Skills
- Deep understanding of child development and age-appropriate practices
- Activity planning based on Montessori and Waldorf inspirations
- Strong leadership in guiding teams with kindness and emotional intelligence
- Good command of English (spoken and written)
- Flexible in organizing events and educational programs
- Fostering creativity and critical thinking skills
- Experience in parent communication and developmental feedback
- Adobe Illustrator (Excellent)
- Digital Art (Very Good)
- Microsoft Office (Excellent)
- Adobe Premiere (Excellent)
- Adobe Audition (Excellent)
- Adobe Photoshop (Very Good)
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native
English: Excellent spoken and written communication (capable of handling meetings, workshops, and parent discussions)
COURSES
- Illustration course (Nayzak Academy)
- Motion graphic (Motion Camp)
- Children's book illustration (Nayzak Academy)
- Positive Discipline (Omnya Askar)
- Elocution. (Aljazeera media institute website)
- Persuasive Techniques (TAMAYOUZ for women training center)
- First Aid (Arabian Safety Training Center)
Timeline
Art Instructor
Almotkashef International School
08.2024 - Current
Luminous Mind library
01.2024
Art Instructor and teacher
Various Locations (e.g., Andalusia Kids Wellness, Honeybee Nursery)
01.2021 - 06.2024
Freelance artist
Freelancing
01.2015 - Current
Nursery teacher
Refqa Nursery
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor's degree - Painting Department, Mural arts
Faculty of fine arts-Helwan university