IB Chemistry SL/HL Teacher, Coordinator, and Trainer. Holds Teaching Diploma and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with 29+ years of teaching experience.
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Latifa H.
Country: Lebanon, Beirut
Tutor Bio
I have been teaching chemistry since 1992. My teaching experience helped me to build a considerable teaching skill that enables me to become a competent and efficient tutor. I am a positive person, organized, and have depth knowledge of my subject. I am ready to prepare the lesson well and explain it in an easy way that enters my student's minds. I enjoy teaching, and this reflects positively on my teaching method. My aim in teaching is to help students succeed in their subjects and become excellent learners. I can help students overcome challenges by explaining concepts while solving exam-style questions. Tutor Introduction
Teaching Experience
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2020-Present @ Freelancer
Online IB Chemistry SL/HL Tutor
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2014-Present @ Khalil Salim Secondary School, Bterram, Lebanon
Chemistry Teacher and Coordinator
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2007-2017 @ Universal School of Lebanon, Bterram, Lebanon
Chemistry Teacher and Coordinator
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2012-2014 @ Department of Guidance and Counseling within the General Directorate of Education (DOPS), Lebanon
Teacher Coordinator and Educational Consultant
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2005-2012 @ The Center for Educational Research and Development (CRDP), Tripoli, Lebanon
Provided training to teaching staff.
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1999-2012 @ Haddadin Government Secondary School, Abou Samra, Tripoli, Lebanon
Chemistry Teacher and Coordinator
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2007-2010 @ Lady of Balamand High School, Balamand, Lebanon
Chemistry Teacher and Coordinator
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2003-2006 @ University of Balamand, Balamand, Lebanon
Course Instructor
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1992-2000 @ Teaching at a Mixture of North Lebanon Private and Government Schools, Lebanon
Physical Sciences Physics and Chemistry Teacher
Education
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University of Balamand, Lebanon
Teaching Diploma
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American University of Beirut, Lebanon
BS in Chemistry
Teaching Skills
Chemistry HL
Chemistry SL
Diploma Programme
Tutor Teaching Style
Every student can learn depending on their learning style.
I will try to interact with students by giving them familiar chemistry concepts to understand their method of thinking and how I can best help them understand the pictures by preparing future sessions that suit them.
I can help my students achieve this through constant encouragement and allowing them to take the initiative in their learning process by determining what they believe they need to improve. Also, I would encourage my students to set goals and objectives and give them the ability to achieve them. As a teacher, I would give them positive feedback on their work and guidance whenever they need it. Also, I would help them gain confidence by letting them trust their knowledge of the subject I am teaching them.
I will by giving learning feedback and offering chances to improve. Students who struggle with class work can sometimes feel frustrated and get down on themselves, draining motivation. In these situations, teachers must provide effective learning feedback to help students to learn exactly where they went wrong and how they can improve next time. Figuring out a method to get where students want to be can also help them to stay motivated to work hard.
I will try different approaches and give them examples on different levels until they grasp the concept well.
Ask them to scan the text and highlight the words or phrases he doesn't understand.
Let students express what they know or do not know about the lesson we want to start with.
Give them worksheets that they can solve; Let them gain confidence that they have to pass the exam and be a good achiever in the subject.
For IB students, I will provide them with a sample related to the lesson we have covered, then correct it together.
Through continuous practice.
Through verbal questions.
This depends on the student's learning mode.
I often like to work with Google Docs or any other software that allows easy editing and commenting.
Tutor Reviews
Joury from Kuwait
A very kind and understanding tutor, I was able to understand a lot from the first session and she was very patient with me and helped me through everything and made sure that I was understanding before continuing onto the next step!
Nabigha from Lebanon
It's safe to say Mrs. Latifa is the best Chemistry teacher I've ever had. Her courses helped me excel in my exams and get even better grades than I was aiming for. I can't ignore the fact that she was really patient and always made sure that I did get what she was explaining. If I ever encounter more problems with Chemistry, she is definitely the person I'm contacting & enrolling in her courses.
Nabil from Lebanon
I was always overwhelmed by Chemistry, and I struggled to understand basic concepts. However, once I enrolled in Mrs. Latifa’s courses, I began to grasp the ideas and ace my chemistry exams. She is brilliant and can explain complex concepts smoothly. In addition, she is supportive and patient and provides vital exercises and worksheets that help in actively understanding the core material.
Ghassan from Lebanon
I highly recommend this course offered by Mrs. Latifeh because she made this subject less of a burden for me, especially in organic chemistry. She explained it thoroughly and provided various exercises. I can proudly say that this course can help anyone understand chemistry and get excellent scores.
Imad from Lebanon
Mrs. Latifa was very patient with me. Had some sessions with her about Topics 10 & 20: Organic Chemistry. She helped me grasp concepts that I had forgotten. I got a fantastic grade! I recommend her to students who need help in Chemistry!
Walaa from Italy
Mrs. Latifa helped me with my misconception regarding Topics 8 & 18: Acids & Bases. She even gave me extra worksheets, which helped a lot. I would recommend her to other students that need help with their Chemistry courses.
Farah from Lebanon
Mrs. Latifa was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and patient. She made me very comfortable and confident to ask questions. She also gave me extra worksheets to be well-prepared and relaxed for my exams and get high grades.
Layla from Lebanon
Mrs. Latifa is a very patient and thoughtful teacher who puts a lot of thought into how she presents the material. She has a very structured approach to teaching, which has been highly effective.
Aya from the United Arab Emirates
Mrs. Latifa has an excellent way of teaching that helps me understand chemistry topics in an easy way. She provides me with support problems to prepare me well for the exam.
Iman from United Arab Emirates
Very clear explanation and organized with each topic. Includes pictures diagrams and key pointes from the textbook and incorporates exam questions for practice.
Tutor Quote
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge- Albert Einstein
