English Language Saudi Arabia
Resume:
NUHA ZAHER
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mobile No: +971*********
Email Address: **********@*****.***
PERSONAL STATEMENT:
A reliable and hard-working individual who is seeking employment opportunities. I consistently put my best efforts into all tasks I carry out and feel that my years of experience combined with my key skills will be an asset to any potential employer.
NATIONALITY:
New Zealand
Resident of the United Arab Emirates
KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Mature outlook, friendly and confident.
Good interactive skills and relates well to others from varying backgrounds.
Adaptable and flexible, able to settle into new environments easily.
A quick learner with the ability to pick up new systems easily
Fluent in English and Arabic and also have limited French and German speaking abilities
English language teaching experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and keyboarding
Proficient and experienced in all administration tasks
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1995
Bachelor of Education majoring in English Language
University of Baghdad
Evaluated by New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English Language.
2011
Master of Arts in English Language
University of Hertfordshire, U.K.
2007
CELTA specialising in TESOL
Auckland University of Technology
2004
Certificate in Management/Marketing
UNITEC New Zealand
2017
Certificate in Liaison Interpreting (Arabic Language)
UNITEC New Zealand
Member at the New Zealand society of Translators and Interpreters
2021
Member of TEFL Kuwait and Oxford English Club
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
August 2024-Present
Diyar Private Academy, Dibba Al-Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
English Language Teacher
Teaching the American curriculum
Teaching grades 11 and 12
Preparing formative and summative assessments
Safeguarding
Extra circular activities: English Intervention Program
Led field trips to Expo Sharjah for the 20th International Education show, Higher college of Technology in Fujairah.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, resulting in a 20% improvement in student test scores across the class.
Organized and led parent – teacher conferences, contributing to 90% parent participation rate
September2023-August2024
Cambridge Academy English Language Teacher
Teaching both American and British curriculum
preparing formative and summative assessments
Teaching grades 8-11 in the American curriculum
Teaching year 7-9 in the British curriculum
Introduced a rewarding system that increased student participation by 30%
Established a monthly newsletter to keep parents informed, which led to stronger communication and 15% increase in parent participation at school events
March 2023- September 2023
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Lecturer of English at the College of Science
Teaching General English to foundation level students
Teaching English for academic purposes
Teaching English for specific purposes
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
September 2021- March 2023
International School of Kuwait, Kuwait
Secondary School English Language and Literature Teacher and Examinations Officer
Teaching both the American and British curriculum, taught grades 5-8 and 11 in the American section, Taught years 7-9 in the British section.
Safeguarding
Preparing formative and summative assessments
Organized and led parent – teacher conferences, contributing to 90% parent participation rate
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, resulting in a 20% improvement in student test scores across the class.
Extra circular activities: English Intervention Program
Registering students for the Cambridge exams
Led placement exams and Cambridge mock exams
September 2019- September 2021
University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Oman.
Lecturer of English at the English Language Centre.
Teaching General English, to foundation level students
Teaching English for academic purposes
Teaching English for specific purposes
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
July 2018- September 2019
Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
Lecturer of English at the School of Language and Culture
Teaching General English to foundation level students
Teaching English for academic purposes
Teaching English for specific purposes
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
July 2017-July2018
English Language Partners, South Auckland, New Zealand.
English Language Teacher
Teaching the British curriculum to students of year 7-9
Safeguarding
Parent -Teacher interview
Preparing formative and summative assessments
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, resulting in a 20% improvement in student test scores across the class.
September 2013-February 2016
Princess Nourah bint Abdul Rahman University Basic Health Science Department
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
English Language Teacher to Medical students
Member of the Assessment Team
Designing assessment quizzes and midterm /final exams.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, resulting in a 20% improvement in student test scores across the class.
July2010-August 2013
King Saud University Preparatory Year Program Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
English Language Teacher/Academic writing Trainer
Teaching both Medical and Science students
Member of the Self learning Sub Committee (Sept2010-June 2011),
Quality Assurance by auditing and checking the Continuous Assessment quizzes
Midterm and Final exams
Designing Curriculum
Book evaluation.
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
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April 2009-December2009
Auckland English Academy Auckland, New Zealand.
Lecturer of English to speakers of other Languages and Exam writer
Writing exam questions for both Continuous Assessment quizzes
Mid/Final Exams.
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
January 2008-April 2009
Auckland University of Technology
International House
Auckland, New Zealand.
Lecturer of English to speakers of other languages
Exam Writer
Writing exam questions for Continuous Assessment Quizzes.
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
January2007-December2007 Auckland University of Technology School of languages
Auckland, New Zealand.
Lecturer of English to speakers of other languages.
Exam Writer
Writing exam questions for Continuous Assessment Quizzes.
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
January2004-December2006 Marhaba Learning Centre Auckland, New Zealand.
Treasurer/Teacher.
Teach English and Arabic to children of age groups (2-5 years old) and (5-12years old)
Safeguarding
Preparing formative and summative assessments
Parent – Teacher conferences
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
January1996-December2001 Baghdad Institute of Languages Iraq.
English Language Lecturer/ Senior Teacher
Exam Writer
Writing exam questions for both Continuous Assessment quizzes and mid/final exams.
Redesigned the curriculum for English to incorporate more hands-on project-based learning, increasing student engagement and interest.
Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, resulting in a 20% improvement in student test scores across the class.
REFEREES
Jermone Cunningham
Academic Middle Leadership Team Member International School of Kuwait
Tel: 009********** or 008*********
Email: *************@*****.***
Nikola Boskovic
Lower Secondary School Principal International School of Kuwait Tel: 009**********
Email: *.********@********.********* *******************@*****.***
Olfa Slimane
Lower Secondary School Vice Principal International School of Kuwait
Tel: 009**********
Email: ****.*******@*************.***
DR. Binu Pathippallil Mathew
Coordinator
University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Oman Tel: 009**********
Email: *************@*****.***
Julia Castles
English language Partners Manager, South Auckland Papatoetoe, Auckland,
New Zealand.
Tel: 092789099
Email: *****.******@***************.***.**
Khadijah Jilani
English department Supervisor Basic Health Sciences building English department
Princess Nourah University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tel: +966*********
Email: **************@*****.***
Karen Rutherford
Senior Lecturer /Academic Leader Auckland University of Technology, International House
Auckland, New Zealand.
Tel: +64 9 9219630 Extn: 6322.
Email: *****.**********@***.**.**.
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