Job Coach English Teacher

Halima Farah

CELTA,QTS, LLB (hons), LLM

Edgware, London, UK

Telephone: 079********

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

A CELTA qualified teacher with QTS who enjoys being creative and who is able to use IT to create stimulating materials to inspire learners in class. A person who is able to encourage and motivate people to achieve anything they want in their life as a result of working as an English teacher as well as an employment advisor/job coach. A mature and lively individual, who is able to work well in a team and can communicate well at all levels. An individual who has a variety of outside interests and remains committed to improve her teaching skills and contribute to the success of a school.

CELTA TRAINING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults – University of Cambridge- 120 hours

Ability to create lessons for a variety of levels from elementary to intermediate

Skilled in teaching receptive skills (reading/listening) and productive skills (speaking/writing)

A clear and simple way of teaching grammar and vocabulary using visual aids, timelines and basic English

Awareness of learners’ needs and expectations

Awareness of various language items and ability to effectively analyse target language

A solid understanding of classroom management techniques and importance of pair/group work as well as enhancing student talking time

Particular strengths in matching levels to correct material and in presenting innovative lessons designed to stimulate and engage learners

Effectively using leading course books such as ‘Cutting Edge’ and ‘English File’ to achieve main aims of the lesson as well as use of ESL websites

Teacher of English

The Crest Academy Mar 2017 – Present

Ensure all students make good progress in English across KS3 and KS4.

Implement DEAR time and develop a love for reading.

Follow instructions, guidance and act upon feedback from Curriculum Director to improve my own teaching/learning.

Adhere to the school’s values and demonstrate it through conduct; encourage students to act upon these values.

Follow behaviour management policies to maximise learning.

Create engaging lesson materials and differentiated resources for SEN/EAL students.

Be a SEN champion for the English department.

Ensure Quality First Teaching in all lessons.

Create lessons for Functional Skills English.

Supply Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Apr 2016 – Mar 2017

Preparing learning materials under the supervision of the teacher

Working inside or outside the classroom with individuals or groups

Adapting support according to needs

Looking after children's physical, social and emotional welfare

Creating a stimulating environment

Giving information and help to teachers

Keeping records and attending review meetings

EDUCATION

Mental Health First Aid 2021

TES Straight into Teaching Programme (QTS) 2021

CELTA 2014

LLM International Human Rights Law (Merit)

Brunel University, London 2008-2009

LLB with Business Studies (2:1) 2005-2008

University of East London, London

OTHER EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Employment Consultant (job coach) Jun 2009- Apr 2016

Urban Futures, London

Working on the Work Programme project contracted with DWP as well as West London College, duties involve:

Create individual learning plans, train learners who want to get their CSCS card and help find a job in the construction sector.

Providing career advice and guidance to the long-term unemployed and people with learning difficulties.

Identifying barriers to work and overcoming them with the client by drafting an action plan, which contains steps to deal with getting back into work.

Liaising with partner providers and building relationships with local businesses.

Assisting clients with complying CV’s, cover letters as well as completing application forms.

Holding workshops to improve clients’ attitude to work.

Informing clients about any training that can improve their skills and completing the referral process to the appropriate training provider.

Referring clients to ESOL and liaising with local colleges and schools that provide free ESOL classes.

Outreach work; liaise with different organisations to promote training courses; complete paperwork for R2R contract.

Contact clients with regard to appropriate job vacancies.

Provide feedback to clients regarding outcomes of interviews and selection activities, taking follow up action as required.

Input all client activity and action planning into database.

To deal with clients ensuring that as representative of the company our response is prompt and professional at all times.

HOBBIES & INTEREST

Debating and socialising with friends and family, reading, meeting as well as working with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Learning new things that will enhance existing skills and knowledge. Volunteer as an English teacher at a community centre.

References available upon request

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