Mariam Tania Gaffoor
KHDA and SPEA Approved English Teacher
With 6 years of U.A.E Experience
Mobile 009**-*********
E-mail ado28h@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mariam-tania-gaffoor
Career Objective
Seeking a challenging and responsible position to use my abilities and experience effectively and efficiently for students and also I have a desire for learning and developing new skills.
Professional Qualifications
1. Bachelors
Successfully completed a 2 year Diploma for Teachers of English “Diploma in English for Teachers of English” at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka with a Merit Pass. (Equalized to Bachelors by the Ministry of Education U.A.E)
Subject Grade
Reading B
Writing B
Speech B
Listening A
Literature B
2. Successfully completed a 3 year Professional Diploma in English Teaching
“ The National Diploma in Teaching” at Mahaweli National College of Education. Polgolla. Sri Lanka. Conducted by National Institute of Education which comes under the Ministry of Education. Sri Lanka
It is a 3 year course with one year of internship.
The following grades are obtained in this course
Subject Grade
Evaluation of Teaching Skills
Professional Contribution B
Action Research B
Personality B
Teaching Practice A
Professional Component
Educational Psychology C
Sociological Foundation C
Guidance and counselling B
Educational Measurement & Evaluation C
School Organization & Classroom Management,
Elements of Education, Educational Technology C
Educational Practice C
Special Component
Major Subject
English I - Reading & Writing in English C
English II - Speaking & Listening in English B
English III - Methodology & Structure of English C
English IV - English Literature C
Minor Subject
Library & Information Studies I - Accessing & Organization
of Information A
Library & Information Studies II - Library Management A
Library & Information Studies III - Computer Hardware & Software A
General Component
Communicative Skills A
Health & Physical Education B
Cultural Competencies C
Library & Information Study B
3. Registered and Followed “Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)” at the National Institute of Education. Sri Lanka.
4. Successfully completed the following online courses at Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University. U.A.E
1. Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours
2. Design an Online Course
Educational Qualifications
1. Bachelors
Successfully completed a 2 year Diploma for Teachers of English “Diploma in English for Teachers of English” at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka with a Merit Pass. (Equalized to Bachelors by the Ministry of Education U.A.E)
2. Successfully passed through the General Certificate of Education
(Advanced Level) at Good Shepherd Convent Kandy, Sri Lanka.
3. Holding General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)
4. Followed a degree “Bachelor of Information Technology” at the University of Colombo. Sri Lanka.
Unfortunately could not complete the course due to being selected to follow The National Diploma in Teaching at the Mahaweli National College of Education. Polgolla. Sri Lanka
Work Experience – UAE
1. Happy Home English School Sharjah
Teacher of English with SPEA approval
From January 2020 to October 2020
2. The Bloomington Academy Ajman
Classroom Teacher
From April 2019 to July 2019
3. The American School of Creative Science
Maliha. Sharjah.
Teaching Assistant -Elementary
From 26th August 2018 to 13th January 2019
4. The Westminster School Dubai
Classroom Teacher with KHDA approval
From 4th September 2011 to 4th February 2015
5. Delta English School Sharjah.
Classroom Teacher.
From April to June 2011
Work Experience – Sri Lanka
Appointed as a Teacher of English by the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka in the following Schools.
1. January 2008 to February 2011.
March 2015 to December 2017
Teacher of English (Grade Three to G.C.E. Ordinary Level)
K/Kurugoda Boys Muslim Vidyalaya.
Akurana. Sri Lanka
2. October 2005 to January 2008.
Teacher of English (Grade Three to G.C.E. Ordinary Level)
K/Malgamandeniya Muslim Vidyalaya Alawathugoda. Kandy. Sri Lanka.
3. September 1998 to February 2002
Assistant Teacher (Grade One to Five)
Began teaching career at Greenwood College (An International School) Kandy.
Workshops Attended
1. Working Memory conducted by Gems Education.
2. Assessment for Impact Workshop conducted by Eton Institute.
Responsibilities Held
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Facilitate learning by establishing relationship with students, and by their organization of learning resources and the classroom learning environment.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various differentiations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student’s varying needs and interests.
Assess and record progress and prepare students for examinations.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students progress.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as per administrative regulations.
Establish and enforce rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Communicate and liaise with fellow team department members on a regular basis with regard to planning, assessment, parent and community contact, subject organization and classroom issues, including discipline, expectations and routines.
Communicate and liaise with other school colleagues to promote and establish integrative links and awareness.
Attend and constructively contribute in staff meetings.
Coordinate class activities.
Online teaching using Zoom
Achievements
Prepared students for General Certificate of Ordinary Level and obtained better results.
Prepared students to participate in the district and national level English Day competitions and won awards.
Given “Dedicated Teacher” award in the International Teachers Day by the Zonal Education Department.
Language Proficiency
Have an excellent command of English language as well as Tamil and Sinhala languages.
Extra-Curricular Activities
While at Good Shepherd Convent Kandy took part in Athletics, Netball and Literary Association activities.
Personal Information
Name : Mariam Tania Gaffoor
Date of birth : 5th January 1980
Nationality : Sri Lankan
Sex : Female
Religion : Islam
Civil status : Married
Contact No in UAE : 055-*******/ 055-*******
Visa details : Permanent Residence. Sponsored by Husband.
E mail : ado28h@r.postjobfree.com
Driving License : Hold a valid driving License from U.A.E and Sri Lanka
Referees
1. Ms.Faiza Ali Raza
English Coordinator
Happy Home English School
Sharjah
Telephone 050-*******
E – mail ado28h@r.postjobfree.com
2.
Ms. Alisar Esmael Atallah
Director – Elementary
American School of Creative Science
Maliha Road
Sharjah
Telephone 06-5055000 - 2303
E- mail ado28h@r.postjobfree.com
3. Ms. Tasnim Quresh Adenwala
Former Phase Leader - Year 1 & 2
The Westminster School.
Dubai.
Mobile : 050-*******
E- mail ado28h@r.postjobfree.com