School Teacher

Name: Mohomed Riaz Sulaiman

Date of Birth: ** June 1979

Nationality: South African

Marital Status: Married :Wife, profession teacher elementary school

Children: 2, aged 7 and 12

Contact no 056*******(Sharjah)

Email *********@*******.***

Profile

Riaz Sulaiman is a dedicated and student focused English Teacher with 15 years of teaching

experience in both public and private schools in South Africa, following the South African

curriculum. In 2004 he was promoted to Head of Department and Head of English in the middle

School and now manages a team of 7 staff members. Riaz is a teacher who creates a learning

environment in which students want to and are able to achieve their best, and are able to identify

strengths and opportunities. Whole child development (critical thinkers and problem solvers)

Teaching and learning related to real life situations, Lifelong learning skills to compete globally.

Riaz obtained a Bachelor of Education (Hons). General in English inclusive of thesis (Topic:

Prevalence of stress among English teachers in the Mthatha District) an Advanced Certificate in

Education (English Language Teaching Degree) and Secondary Teacher Diploma

Self-description: I am a hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all

members of the school community. I have educated hundreds of non-English speakers in English

fundamentals, basic grammar skills, English literature, and complex forms in a country rich with

cultural diversity. As part time service I have offered time at a local Rehabilitation Centre for 3

years as a Psychologist with great experience in working with scholars and adults on substance

abuse and trauma.

Education

Jan 2006 – Nov2008 Bachelor of Education Honours

(General) English

Walter Sisulu University

Thesis “Prevalence of stress among English teachers”

Jan 2004– Dec 2005 Advanced Certificate in Education

(English Language Teaching) Degree

University of Transkei

Teaching English to Secondary School learners

Jan 1997 – Dec 2000 Teachers Diploma

Secondary English and Art

Transkei College of Education

Teaching Experience

Jan 01 Primary Teacher/ Head of Department Middle School

H2 Primary School Mthatha Eastern, Cape (South Africa)

South African Curriculum

• Taught grade 4 class English for 3 years.

• Setting holistic lessons, learners assessed through formative and

summative assessment.

• As a classroom teacher built rapport with students & families from

a wide range of cultural backgrounds

• Achieved maximum results by breaking down seemingly large

learning tasks into meaningful and manageable segments

2004 (Head of Department middle school and English)

• Duties: Different levels of students taught from grades 4 to 8

(English)

• Effectively supervise and manage staff

• Delegate and assign duties.

• Chairing of meetings

• Check all teachers lesson planning

• Timetabling for all grades

• Engage and plan co-curricular activities

• Co-ordinate all bench marking and outreach programmes

• Ensure smooth running both Intermediate and Senior Phase.

2014 – Current Wesgreen International School Sharjah (UAE)- IGCSE Curriculum

. Grade 7 English Language Teacher

. Co-ordinate and conduct PSHE Lessons

. Form tutor of Grade 8

. Plan and engage learners in Drama and Literary Club

. Prepare and involve students in morning line up contribution

Teaching Practice

Feb 1999 – May1999 Block Teaching

Jonguhlanga Secondary School Mthatha, South Africa

South African Curriculum2005

• Tutored Grade 9 class in English to second language users.

• Preparing, Structuring and setting up holistic development lessons

for tutoring sessions.

• Assigning physical and academic activities and measuring

successful execution of tasks.

• Fostered a classroom environment conclusive to learning and

promote excellent student engagement.

FEB 1998-May 1998 Block Teaching/ (Teaching Practice)

Mthatha High School, Mthatha, South Africa

Grade 8 class English

Feb1997-May 1997 Block Teaching/ (Teaching Practice)

Pietermaritzburg Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa

Grade 8 class Art and English

Other Experience

Oct2008 – April2013 Rehabilitation Centre (Psychologist)

Thembelitsha Rehabilitation Centre Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Had great experience in working with scholars and adults on substance

abuse and trauma

Professional Development, Courses and Training

How to prepare for present in and chair a disciplinary enquiry. (2009)

Interests

Cricket, Soccer, Athletics

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