

Professional Summary
Experienced and highly qualified English Language Educator and ELT Teacher Trainer with over 25 years of experience in English language teaching, teacher development, and professional training. CELTA-qualified, with a Diploma in TESOL, a Diploma in Teaching IELTS, and a Certificate in Mentoring Teachers from the British Council. Brings extensive experience in teaching diverse learner groups, mentoring educators, designing and delivering engaging training sessions, and facilitating professional development workshops. Previously taught at the British Council in Rabat and has presented at international ELT conferences and academic colloquiums, as well as delivered workshops at universities in Saudi Arabia. Currently undertaking freelance IELTS training alongside broader English language education initiatives. Combines strong academic foundations, international professional exposure, and a practical, learner-centred approach to teaching and teacher development.
School Education
• Develop teaching materials to supplement the standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
• Establish positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
• Build relationships with students to stimulate learning and understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
• Monitor comprehension of material among students and create re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
• Identify students struggling with the material and arrange to meet one-on-one during study hall or other periods to provide additional instruction in an one-on-one environment.
• Present Professional Development Workshops in English language teaching fundamentals, enabling achievement of personal and professional goals of peers.
• Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and speaking skills.
• Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
• Headed several student activities and the Drama club, dedicating over 6 hours per week outside regular teaching hours.
• Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
• Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
• Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
• Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Coordinated the English Department for the school.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
• Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
• Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
• Conducted department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
• Conducted in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
• Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
• Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
English Proficiency C2 Academic IELTS 85
Adult Education
Middle school education
Classroom management
Group and individual instruction
One-on-one tutoring
IELTS preparation master
Grammar expert
Lesson Planning
Problem-solving skills
Member TESL Canada
Secretary KSAALT TESOL Conference, Jeddah Chapter