Shazmi Hussain

Cambridge CELTA

ac83o0@r.postjobfree.com

(+65) 8809 3847 (mobile)

Improving Performance • Enhancing Programs • Inspiring Systemic Change

EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR

…dedicated to guiding students to succeed while inspiring an insatiable passion for learning and reading

Visionary Leader, Bridge Builder and Licensed Educator who has successfully completed the University of Cambridge CELTA program (intensive 130 hours program consisting of Teaching Practice presentations and lesson planning skills & techniques and teaching methodologies). Coupled with over 5 years’ of professional teaching experience with multi-cultural learners; instructing primary and secondary education students; elementary and intermediate students in ESL teaching. Background includes teaching in various global language institutes and language schools. Researching options on various charity programs for SINDA.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•An enthusiastic, creative, and passionate educator, mentor and advisor who believes that all children and adults can learn and thrive in a learning environment that is stimulating, comforting and appropriate to their unique talents and abilities.

•Specializations include: CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)/English as a Second Language (ESL) / English, Math, Science and Tamil for primary and secondary levels and English to Adults.

•Instructional Leadership - Use a balanced blend of motivational and targeted instruction methodologies to enhance curriculum, focus on the three ‘R’s - rigor, relevancy and relationships.

•Engage Parents – Work closely with parents throughout career, repeated successes securing a high level of parental involvement.

•Utilize a visionary approach with consistency to help students past the threshold of not-knowing to knowing and develop to their fullest extent.

HIGHLIGHTED PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

MK CONSULTANCY, SINGAPORE MAY 2015 – APRIL2017

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINER

Planned, prepared and delivered IELTS Program including the four core modules, Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, that met the needs of different customer/student groups and took into account individual learning styles

Monitored progress and provided regular feedback to help manage trainees performance throughout the course, and actively promoted trainee autonomy and reflective practice

Contributed to the development, evaluation, and improvement of English Teacher Training courses, materials and related services, met trainee needs and actively worked as a member of the training team

Prepared, set and marked IELTS/PTE tests, examination papers and exercises

Supported local marketing and promotional strategy, assisted the Training/Marketing Department

Produced, edited and proofread company's websites marketing content for IELTS/ESL

KENT RIDGE SIMEIPTE LTD, SINGAPORE MAY 2013 – SEPT 2013

COURSE CONSULTANT

•Provided academic counseling to prospective parents and students

•Assisted Operations Manager to achieve sales target

•Supported customer service initiatives

•Implemented and researched for Portal project on online curriculum business

•Identified new programs and developed new programs to increase revenue for the company

•Involved in teaching when necessary

•Sponsored for Speech and Drama training

•Assistant Trainer for Speech and Drama classes in primary schools

CAMBRIDGE INSTITUTE LTD, SINGAPORE JAN 2011 – AUG 2012

ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER

•Taught English to foreign students ranging from teens to adults

•Incorporated educational games into lesson plans

•Organized excursions for students to places of interest

•Taught 2 classes as form teacher-in-charge of Secondary 1 and Secondary 4

•Prepared exams as per MOE schedule & guidelines & local syllabus

•Prepared students’ progress cards & reports based on performance & attendance

ZESPRION LANGUAGE CENTRE, Singapore July2009 – June 2010

ESL Teacher

•Coached students intensively to prepare them for Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) and Entrance examinations (PACT,QT,IELTS) to primary and secondary schools.

•Utilize multiple assessments in compliance with state requirements to inform instruction.

•Use innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences including cooperative learning, thematic instruction and differentiation.

•Mentored and coached students to help boost their confidence and competencies, as evidence by scores and completion of work.

•Created and administered tests; prepared reports on students’ progress indicating detailed plans for increased improvement.

OXFORD BUSINESS & LANGUAGE SCHOOL, SingaporeApril 2009 – Sept 2009

ESL Teacher

•Developed daily lesson plans and prepared educational course book materials for summer camps through on-line library research for Korean students.

•Prepared stimulating quizzes and worksheets for use in addition to their educational tours and sightseeing visits.

•Served as an instructional leader by modeling high expectations for students and implementing results focused programs.

•Encouraged active student participation by providing opportunities for prepared presentations.

•Taught Korean students English through interactive lessons and games providing ample interaction.

•Prepared assignments for student reports; assisted students in organizing and writing research findings.

•Implemented various classroom management techniques for maintaining student attention, involvement and discipline.

•Partnered with parents in students’ success; provided feedback on students’ progress and to discuss areas needing improvement and additional work.

•Organized and trained students with their song and dance performances for Graduation Day.

CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, Singapore July 2008 – December 2008

ESL Instructor

•Instruct continuing adult education students on English as a Second Language courses, providing various levels of instruction in grammar, conversation, reading, writing and pronunciation.

•Incorporate in-house collegiate and external resources to develop lesson plans; create and administer tests; and provide students with feedback targeting areas of improvement and align their strengths with course objectives and intended outcomes.

•Consult with adults regarding learning techniques, such as active learning, total activity approach and total physical response.

•Organized educational trips to places of interests for students encouraging interactive communication.

•Prepared student voice recordings and provide follow-up to improve language development and learn word definitions.

STANFORD EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Singapore June 2006 – June 2008

ESL Teacher

•Conducted classroom instruction; prepared daily lesson plans; administered tests; provided feedback on learning achievements and needs for improvement.

•Handled project on ESP (English for Specific Purposes) literacy program for foreign workers at Informatics’ premises as a joint collaboration effort.

•Coached students sitting for the IELTS exams (EAP) and taught Business English to adult professionals.(ESP)

SELF-EMPLOYED, PRIVATE TUTOR January 2000 – June 2006

•Coached primary and secondary students in English, Mathematics, Science and Tamil according to the MOE primary and secondary school syllabus.

EDUCATION

Cambridge CELTA,Heartpower TESOL, Singapore - 2010

GCE O Levels, Shuqun Secondary School, Singapore – 1998

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

2009 – Plaque of Appreciation, Oxford Business & Language School

SKILLS AND LANGUAGES

Operating System : WINDOWS 95/98/XP, Word Processing : MS Word/Excel

Typing Speed : 45 wpm

Languages written and spoken fluently : English, Tamil and Malay.

I am able to understand Mandarin and converse at basic proficiency.

I am proficient with social media and the internet for researching purposes as well as writing for blogs/articles and proofreading.

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