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Syk Houdeib

@Syknapse

Hi, I’m Syk. A web developer with an interest in everything ever! I love reading science, watching British history documentaries, adding crispy onions to everthing I cook, and telling my long-suffering friends elaborate stories about mundane events.
I love learning, understanding the world, and - despite all the injustice - I still believe we are living in the best human era and I want to contribute to making it better.
If you would like to see my portfolio click on the links below.

Music

Teaching

The Idea

HTML JavaScript CSS
Front End development
jQuery Bootstrap CSS-grid Responsive

Music is an essential part of my identity. I'm a non-professional musician, I have played in bands and recorded music. I love guitar, music production, the eccentric and the unexpected

10 years as an English teacher in Spain, 8 of them specialised with kids. Teaching has been a fulfilling and challenging career, and working with kids a constant wonder

With a passion for learning and infinite curiosity I have found in programming a world of endless possibilities and excitement. I've always been interested in programming, so I decided there isn't a single reason why I shouldn't be doing it myself.

About Me
Skills

From selling incense sticks on the war-torn streets of Beirut to support my family, to working 12-hour shifts in North Yorkshire factories to support my university studies. I Know hard work and making your own path with your own effort and determination.
I'm a positive person, I love cheese and science, and I strongly dislike straight lines and cows.

> Fluent in English, Spanish, Lebanese, and Arabic

> Diverse life experience.

> Strong leadership qualities yet comfortable being a team player and learning from everyone around me.

> Adaptable. Excited about fast changes and learning opportunities.

> Very strong communication skills.

> Hard work. Effective pressure and time management. Attention to detail. Customer and objective oriented. Problem solver.

Gandia, Valencia. Spain

2006:
Came on a post-graduation holiday. Met my soul mate. Stayed.

Madrid. Spain

2006:
Learnt Spanish

Started my English teaching career

Granada, Andalusia. Spain

2010:
Started my specialisation teaching English as a second language to children 3-14

2013:
Became the coordinator of the academy with two centres and a team of around 10 teachers

Scarborough, North Yorkshire. UK

2003:
Studied Creative Music Technology at The University of Hull

2006:
Graduated with a First Class BA honours degree.

Bournemouth, Dorset. UK

2000:
Manager of a pizza outlet

2002:
Offered the job of regional manager to a pizza chain, turned it down to pursue a university degree

Went back to college while working full time to prepare for it.

Beirut. Lebanon

1997:
At 19, selected as a Hard Rock Café international trainer.
Part of the training teams to open cafés in Jordan, Turkey, and Egypt.

1999:
Head hunted to manage a donut chain