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Majd Khirfan

Early Years English Teacher · Amman, Jordan

Little learners, big dreams.

  1. 2016 – 2020BA in English & Chinese Language, The University of Jordan
  2. 2020 – 2021Freelance English tutor
  3. 2021 – 2023English teacher, Little Einstein Preschool
  4. 2023 – nowKG1 homeroom & English teacher, Al-Ra'ed Al-Arabi School

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KG1EY

Our class is the zest!

Welcome to my classroom

Little Lemons, Big Dreams

Early Years English teacher with 5+ years of experience creating joyful, language-rich classrooms for young learners.

Currently a KG1 homeroom teacher at Al-Ra'ed Al-Arabi School, combining phonics-based literacy and Cambridge Early Years resources with play-based learning, themed learning environments and strong parent partnerships.

Bilingual in Arabic and English with professional Chinese, and committed to helping every child feel safe, seen and excited to learn.

  • Creative
  • Organised
  • Punctual
  • Confident communicator
  • Team player
"Little Lemons, Big Dreams", the class identity I created

Play becomes speaking practice

I design immersive role-play corners that turn play into speaking practice. Step inside a few.

Construction site
The farm
Storybook nook
Pet clinic
"Showtime" cinema
Let's start building

Where I've taught

  1. 2023 – Present

    KG1 Homeroom & English Teacher (Early Years)

    Al-Ra'ed Al-Arabi School · Amman, Jordan

    • Lead a KG1 class, delivering daily English literacy through systematic phonics and Cambridge Early Years resources.
    • Design immersive role-play corners (construction site, farm, storybook nook, pet clinic, "Showtime" cinema) that turn play into speaking practice.
    • Created the class identity "Little Lemons, Big Dreams" and seasonal displays celebrating children's work.
    • Plan and host cultural and family events: National Flag Day, Olive & Za'atar Day, Ramadan, the 100th Day of School and a Music Morning.
    • Write warm, clear parent letters and event notices that keep families informed and involved.
    • Monitor each child's progress in literacy, language and social-emotional growth, adapting to individual needs.
  2. 2021 – 2023

    English Teacher

    Little Einstein Preschool · Amman, Jordan

    • Taught English through songs, stories, games and hands-on play that build early vocabulary and confidence.
    • Introduced letter sounds and pre-reading skills through multisensory phonics activities.
    • Kept a nurturing, safe and well-organised classroom in line with child-protection practices.
    • Partnered with colleagues and parents to support each child's language growth and kindergarten readiness.
  3. 2020 – 2021

    Freelance English Tutor

    Self-employed

    • Delivered one-to-one and small-group English lessons tailored to each learner's level and goals.
  4. Volunteer

    Volunteer English Teacher

    Community Qur'an School

    • Taught children English and helped them read accurately and confidently.

Let's start building

The skills I bring to every classroom. Tap a brick.

  • Phonics & Early Literacy
  • Cambridge Early Years
  • Play-Based Learning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Learning Environment Design
  • Child Safeguarding
  • Parent Communication
  • Microsoft Office & Canva

Early Years Cambridge Curriculum

Tap a strand to see it in action.

I started Learning for Life activities like car wash, laundry, making a salad and picking mint.

Car wash
Laundry
Making a salad
Picking mint
Nature kitchen
Sensory walk

Showtime!

I plan and host cultural and family events, and write the letters that bring families in. Pick a ticket.

Olive & Za'atar Day with my class

A year in KG1

Seasons and celebrations from my classroom calendar. Swipe through, tap any moment.

  1. Autumn

    Autumn leaves play
    Olive harvest day
    Keffiyeh Day
  2. Winter

    Winter display
    Hot Cocoa Bar
  3. February

    Valentine's Day
  4. March

    Spring display
    Mother's Day: You are my sunshine
    Mother's Day table
    Mother's Day flowers

Once upon a time…

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English and Chinese Language

The University of Jordan · Amman, Jordan · 2016 – 2020

  • GPA: Very Good
  • Academic study trip to China (Mandarin and cross-cultural skills)

Languages

Tap to hear me say hello.

Bloom here

Professional development

  • Increasing Productivity, Stress Management & Emotional Intelligence6-hour CPD-accredited workshop · 2025
  • Global CitizensQueen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA)
  • Rethinkers: Thinkers Keys & Habits of MindProfessional development programme
  • ProtectEDSafeguarding course
  • Child ProtectionTraining certificate

Look what I did!

Displays and spaces from my classroom. Tap any photo.

Under Kidstruction
Under the sea
Mistakes are proof you are trying
Let's play together

Life is better together

Looking for an Early Years English teacher who makes every child feel safe, seen and excited to learn? Let's talk.