Shaihla Nizami

Cell: (971-**-*******

Residence: 06 8827547

E-mail: ac95r4@r.postjobfree.com

As an experienced teacher I would like to devise captivating, fascinating and unique teaching practices that enhance and motivate the learning of English language. I bring with me a rich experience of 17 years in teaching and school administration in the UAE. This has been to a very diverse group of students of varied nationalities (including Arabs) and age groups. Education

- Master’s in Education (Leadership, Management and Change)

- Middlesex University Dubai

- Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other Languages (TESOL – Level 4)

- Trinity College London UK

- Master’s in English

- Rohilkhand University, India

- Bachelors of Arts

- Lucknow University, India

Areas of Expertise

Have been actively taking part and organizing co-curricular activities like dramatics and debates to enhance student speaking skills.

Developing effective lesson plans.

Extensive student counselling to promote student motivation

Developed classroom strategies for variety of teaching activities to enhance the learning experience of students studying English

Prepared lesson plans to link English to other core subjects, like science math’s and computers.

Developing reading strategies for below level, levelled and challenged learners of English.

Organizing workshops for students to develop their Listening, Speaking and Writing skills

Encouraging parental involvement by arranging ‘Coffee Mornings’ and ‘Campus Walks’

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Key Achievements

Motivating students for independent learning by promoting social learning between students so as to enhance their learning experience and abilities.

Counselling parents and encouraging their participation in students’ academic progression and development.

Developing and adapting my teaching practice according to individual student learning styles; abilities especially those that have been entrusted in my care by the Head of School

Working closely with SOD coordinator developed teaching strategies and assessment programs in order to accommodate students with special needs(Dyslexic)

Developed positive classroom strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behavior issues.

Organized workshops for students to develop their Listening, Speaking and Writing skills

Used inclusive strategies for differentiated instructions Experience

Knowledge Gate Dubai - Knowledge Quotient - (2018 - Currently) Job Title – Adjunct Lecturer

I teach English as a second language to IGCSE – Homeschooling Students

English as a first Language/Literature to IGCSE students, both Edexcel & CIE

English Language and Literature to AS and A2 students

American Curriculum at the Undergraduate level

Knowledge Gate Dubai – Wollongong University (2018 - Currently)

I have taught a module of English for Beginners

Al Wahda Private School (2016 to 2018)

Job title- English Teacher

Did regular Teacher and Peer Lesson Observations, and gave constructive and valuable feedback to aid Professional Development.

English teacher for grades 9 &10

Facilitated workshops for teacher on ‘Curriculum design and Implementation

Collecting, analyzing and summarizing data on student performance, especially during external assessments like Cat4 and MAP. Presenting these reports to the school management for future planning. ·

Working closely with the school authorities to implement the strategic plans of the school as well as organized workshops on ‘Time Management’ for teachers

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AL MARIFA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2015-2016)

Job Title – English Teacher for Grade 11 and IELETS

Teaching English Literature to Grade: 11 and Communicating, consulting and co-operating with other members of the school staff, including those having posts of special responsibility and parents/guardians to ensure the best interest of students;

Routinely calling student’s parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.

Participating in arrangements within an agreed national framework for the appraisal of students’ performance;

Promoted the general progress and well-being of individual students, groups of students or class entrusted to me

Reviewing and evaluating one’s own teaching and learning strategies, methodologies and programme/s in line with the National Curriculum Framework guidelines;

IQRAA AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (2013-2015)

Job Title – English Teacher & Coordinator for Grades 9, 10, 11 and TOEFL.

Teaching English Literature to Grades 10-12

Routinely meetings with student’s parents regarding in-class issues and learning interruptions to discuss solutions.

Coordinated after school tutoring hours to help students in need of extra attention. As a Coordinator

Involvement with performance appraisals for English language teachers by carrying out regular teaching observations and making recommendations to implement new strategies in order to improve student learning.

Counseling and making recommendations to staff about development and professional growth.

Collecting, analyzing and summarizing data on student performance. Presenting these reports to the school management for future planning.

Working closely with the school authorities to implement the strategic plans of the school

Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and learning of subject/s. Through effective dialogue, participating in reciprocal peer review and observation of class teaching practice by the Head of Department.

Participating in In-Service education and training courses as well as in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and taking part in action research exercises;

Maintaining good order and discipline amongst students under one’s care and safeguarding their health and safety at all times;

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AL ANSAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, SHARJAH (2010-2013) As a class teacher, I was:-

Involved with Curriculum Improvement by enriching curricula and developing content knowledge.

Organizing extra-curricular activities and events through the year. I coordinate with other departments to facilitate this.

Collaborated with fellow teachers and mother of a child that was at risk of failing; provided extracurricular tutoring and sent home additional material. Administrative responsibility included:-

Involvement with performance appraisals for English language teachers by carrying out regular teaching observations and making recommendations to implement new strategies in order to improve student learning.

Counseling and making recommendations to staff about development and professional growth.

Collecting, analyzing and summarizing data on student performance. Presenting these reports to the school management for future planning.

Working closely with the school authorities to implement the strategic plans of the school. AL AMEEN PRIVATE SCHOOL (2009-2010)

Job Title – Reading Coordinator (age group 8 – 16 years)

Utilized various teaching strategies which encouraged student participation.

Designed & instituted Read-a-Thon to promote reading, grade 2 to grade 11

Collaborated with fellow teachers to formulate interesting reading programs. ROSARY SCHOOL (2000-2009)

Job Title – Class Teacher Grades 5, 6&7

Taught English to students of other languages mainly Arabs.

As English was taught as a foreign language the communicative approach was applied, which takes account of students as people, rather than learning machines. IBN SEENA SCHOOL (1992-1998)

Job Title – Teacher Grades 7,8&9

Taught English and Social-Studies to Key Stage-1&2.

Assigning work, correcting and marking work done by my students; Assessing recording and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of every student.

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Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students;

Participating in arrangements within an agreed national framework for the appraisal of students’ performance;

KARAMAT GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL, LUCKNOW, INDIA (1989-

1992)

Job Title - Lecturer (English)

Taught English to intermediate and graduate level. Here English was taught to students for whom it was the second language

CITY MONTISSORY SCHOOL, LUCKNOW, INDIA (1985-

1986)

Job Title –English Teacher

Worked as an English Teacher for grades 8 and 9

IT Proficiencies

Windows OS

Internet Explorer

Microsoft office suite

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