PGCE - English
TEFLA
BA
IMAM University - Jan to June 2016, Ielts prep instructor + General English
KING SAUD University - April 2015 to January 2016 - ESL teacher
Fatima International College - Sept to Dec 2014 - Ielts instructor + ESL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IMAM UNIVERSITY, SAUDI ARABIA
January 2016 — Current
ESL INSTRUCTOR
Taught IELTS instruction using Objective IELTS Advanced
Taught listening and speaking using Unlock Upper Intermediate
Taught EAP using Cambridge Academic English
Fostered independent learning and group work through personalized learning.
Used flexible structure of the modules in order to focus on particular skills or follow an integrated approach as per students’ needs
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY (KSU), SAUDI ARABIA
April 2015 — December 2015
ESL INSTRUCTOR
Provided ELL instruction to students from Elementary to Upper Intermediate
Administered required language proficiency achievement level tests
Monitored and maintained students’ data on KSU database
Developed a good number of lesson plans focusing on grammar and speaking
Employed a variety of instructional techniques to meet students’ aptitudes and interests
Participated actively in professional development workshops
FATIMA INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, MOROCCO
September 2014 — December 2014
ESL/IELTS INSPECTOR
Taught IELTS test preparation courses
Delivered task based lessons to improve creativity and language skills
Created grammar based lessons to improve speaking and writing accuracy
CHANNEL LANGUAGE SCHOOL, ENGLAND
October 2013 — September 2014
ESL TEACHER
Taught A2 to C1 levels (Common European Framework Reference)
Delivered ESL instruction to teenagers and adults, mostly coming from European background
Developed feedback questionnaires to improve curricula and students’ satisfaction
ITALKI.COM
September 2013 — March 2015
ESL NLINE INSTRUCTOR/TUTOR
Recognized variations in student backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles
Interacted in a friendly and patient manner with students from different cultural backgrounds, students of all levels of language proficiency
Communicated effectively with students by articulating clearly, selecting vocabulary, and assessing comprehension by varying methods
Explained grammar in an easy way without overwhelming tutees
Responded to student writing both holistically and analytically
BUSINESS OWNER, ENGLAND
1999 — 2011
NTERNET SERVICE ADVISER
Ran an advisory service to hospitality within the horse racing industry
Administered and managed a portfolio that yielded 990, 000 (pounds)
THE TIMES; THE WESTERN MORNINGS NEW MAGAZINES
1985 – 2002
PRINT JOURNALISTt
Interviewed a range of different players within the industry
Worked well in a team with the news team, photographers and editors;
Produced concise copy according to the newspaper’s house style and to strict deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
British Teaching License – Teacher of English Language and Literature (1989)
How to Teach IELTS January 2016
Cambridge English Language Assessment
Cambridge University TEFLA Certificate March 1991
Highgate College, London, UK
American Studies 1975 – 1978
Subsidiary – English Literature
Manchester University
BA Degree with Honours
PGCE September 1987 — June 1988
Bath University, UK
Specialism in English Language and Literature
