English Teacher School

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Name: Aysha Fabeela

Mobile: ****- 964-***-****

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

Professional Summary

An educator with seven years of experience in the field of teaching, management and leadership, I have strong experience in academic planning with particular focus on curriculum, lessons plans and co-curricular activities related to English language and literature development. I have been serving as a resource by providing support and guidance to respective school staff: teaching, administration and management based on subject knowledge. With great communication skill, I am able to convey instructions with clarity to teachers and learners helping them to express themselves verbally and through writing. Furthermore, I maintain good rapport with staff and teachers; therefore, a level of trust and understanding is created. A committed learner and eager to update skills constantly, I am looking for new challenges in an institution which cater to high-quality education. Strengths

• Effective lesson plan designing

• Innovative Skill Assessment Rubrics in English language

• Team player and motivator

• Exceptional project management skills with keen attention to details

• Clear documentation & presentation skills

• Positive growth mindset

• Strong public speaking skills

• High analytical & observational skills

Professional Experience

Al Waha International School Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Licensed day school which follows a curriculum on the guidelines provided by the National Curriculum of England and Wales. Al Waha fosters a holistic development of its students in a progressive environment by providing a unique combination of a comprehensive quality education and Islamic teachings to a varied expatriate student body.

English Coordinator, Grades 4-12 at Al Waha International School, Jeddah 1st

Dec 2018 to Present

[1year & 7 months …counting]

• Designing detailed lesson plans, curriculum maps, syllabus and activities for Grades 4-12 based on International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE and AS/A Level)

• Creating rubrics and marking scheme for all assignments and activities

• Integrating grammar-based questions explicitly in comprehension and literature-based tasks

• Planning assignments which embodies a holistic approach, the essence of which is application of knowledge and education to real life situations

• Formulating skill assessment criteria and linking it to the tasks in school

• Supporting and guiding team members to a wider perspective of understanding and creating a positive, holistic learning experience

• Designing demo material for all grade levels and conducting interviews for recruitment

• Creating entrance exam papers for students of all grade levels

• Checking teachers’ assignments and providing feedback for improvement P a g e 2

• Mentoring teaching staff in delivering lessons which are sensitive to target audience

• Documenting procedures for all activities of the English Department for school records

• Collaborating with management for improving virtual learning for both teachers and students

• Overseeing staffing requirements and the hiring process alongside school management First Language English Teacher, Grades 9&10 at Al Waha International School, Jeddah Jul 2016 to Apr 2018

[1 year & 9 months]

• Planning and delivering lessons

• Evaluating student performance

• Preparing examination papers and maintaining student attendance and progress records

• Maintaining discipline in the classroom

• Making a creative classroom environment

• Participating in co-curricular activities as compere for the Sports Day and Graduation Ceremony

• Training students for FLE speaking exam

• Preparing standardised tests

• Designing specific assignments for differentiated and integrated learning

• Managing a language club in school for building student vocabulary

• Coaching students in debating and speaking skills

• Working closely with the English Coordinator in planning and organising co-curricular activities for English faculty throughout the grades of middle and senior school

• Working as a part of a team along with academic heads to collect evidence and documentation for AdvancEd for school licensing

• Counselling students for academic as well as personal choices English Teacher for Middle School, Grades 5&6 at Al Waha International School, Jeddah Feb 2015 to Jun 2016

[1 year & 4 months]

• Training students to appear for English Primary Checkpoint examinations

• Guiding students to apply principles and understand the nuances of language

• Building a trusting atmosphere through constant interactions with students’ preferred learning styles

• Embodying a holistic approach, the essence of which is application of knowledge and education to real-life situations

Teacher Trainer at Educational Insights, Education Technology Services, Jeddah Sep 2017 to Apr 2018

[8 months]

• Coached teachers and administrators on various topics related to educational management.

• Conducted several teacher trainings workshops for teachers on topics such as Work-Life Balance, Teaching Writing Skills, Stress Management, Assessment for learning in the English language etc.

• Observed lessons and identified teachers’ strengths and weaknesses.

• Provided feedback, advice and individual training sessions for teachers.

• Built teacher networking and shared resources and knowledge with them. P a g e 3

Social Science Teacher for Middle School, Grades 6&7 at International Indian Public School, Riyadh Apr 2014 to Nov 2014

[8 months]

• Taught content from History, Geography and Political Science

• Provided a comprehensive view of society and its culture as well as values over space and time in relation to each other

Class Teacher for Upper Kindergarten at Yara International School, Riyadh Oct 2005 to Jun 2007

[1 year & 8 months]

• Used a variety of activities and instructional strategies to motivate and stimulate learning

• Nurtured interactions and sharing through collaborative projects

• Conducted morning assemblies, integrating moral and theme-based learning into students’ roleplay activities Academic Qualifications

• M. Sc in Psychology from University of Madras 2015-2019

• BA in English Language and Literature from University of Calicut, India 2004-2006 (HRD & Attestation by UAE, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

• B. Ed in Education from IGNOU, Riyadh 2012-2013 (HRD & Attestation by UAE, Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

• Grade 12 from the International Indian School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia affiliated to CBSE, Delhi 1999 (HRD Authenticated)

• Grade 10 from the International Indian School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia affiliated to CBSE, Delhi 1997 (HRD Authenticated)

Extra Qualifications

• Diploma in TESOL (TQUK Accredited, 6/01/2015 to 14/09/2017, and Attestation by Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia)

• Diploma in Management and Leadership (TQUK Accredited, 16/04/2018)

• Diploma in Teacher Training (TQUK Accredited, 25/05/2018)

• Diploma in Teaching IELTS (Frisby’s College Limited, October 2017) Certification

• Completed the Cambridge International Examinations Online Professional Development course in Introductory Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (0500) conducted by Cambridge International Examinations (8th

April 2017).

• Completed the Cambridge International Examinations Professional Development training in Cambridge Primary English (0844) conducted by Cambridge International Examinations

(14th

&15th

September 2015).

• Attended a workshop in ‘Building Resilience in Learners for Successful Classrooms’ on 4th Dec, 2017

conducted by Tony Swainston. (Tony Swainston Ltd an ILM Approved Centre for Leadership and Management and Coaching and Mentoring)

• Attended a workshop ‘Executive Education through Emotional Intelligence’ conducted by Carl Garner, Jeddah (19th

April 2018)

• Attended a workshop ‘Introducing Differentiation’ conducted by British Council, Jeddah (March 2018) P a g e 4

• Attended a workshop ‘Using Games in the Classroom’ conducted by Edu. Insights, Jeddah (22nd March

2018)

• Attended a workshop in ‘Modern methods of Teaching and Motivating students to learn’ on 11th April,

2015 conducted by Professional Ambassadors.

• Completed Islamic studies course (Quran, Tajweed, Arabic & Hadith) from WAMY (World Assembly of Muslim Youth) (2009-2012).

• Completed Diploma Course in Islamic studies from Islamic Online University (IOU). References

Rubab Azad

Member of the Board of Directors

Al Waha International School, Jeddah

Tel:009**-*********

Ayat Islam

Managing Director/ Teacher Trainer

Educational Insights, Jeddah

Tel: 009**-*********

Shakeela Ahmed

Senior Supervisor

Al Waha International School, Jeddah

Tel:009**-*********

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