High School Years Experience

Abd’Llah Al-Ansari

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Objective:

A position as a Translator, Linguist, Analyst, or Arabic Language Instructor

Summary of Qualifications:

A lively and committed TEFL certified native speaker with over 6 years experience providing exceptional English instruction to non-native speakers at a variety of levels including university students. Holds a BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies and has reached native fluency in both spoken and written Arabic. More than qualified to teach Arabic Grammar, Morphology, Conversational Arabic, Handwriting, Punctuation, Written Expression, as well as General Islamic Studies. Lived, worked, and studied in Saudi Arabia for nearly 7 years and thus became very familiar with “the culture behind the language”. Possesses excellent communication skills and is familiar with a wide variety of ESL/EFL teaching methods, materials and texts. Able to implement a range of educational techniques and strategies and adapt to every student’s learning style and ability to ensure that all learners succeed and none are left behind. A passionate teacher and team player who puts students first. Over 14 years experience as a freelance translator.

Areas of Expertise:

Communicative Approach / Strategic Reading / Active Listening / Creative Writing / ESP (English for Special Purposes) / CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) / Student Evaluation / Translation

Related Experience:

Previously served successfully as an English Language Instructor / Lecturer on the Preparatory Year Project at King Saud University helping university students specializing in various fields to obtain the level of proficiency required for success in their majors. Previously translated articles for Al-Jumuah Magazine, and IIASA and wrote original pieces for Golden Gate Saudi an ICON-Global subsidiary. Successfully taught Arabic in the private sector.

Work History:

English Language Instructor / Lecturer, K.S.U. 2008-2009

Duties included:

• Daily lesson planning and preparation

• Employing good classroom and time management skills

• Teaching all skills and sub-skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Grammar and Pronunciation)

• Effective use of a wide variety of materials: (New Interchange series, Writing from Within, Active Listening, Strategic Writing)

• Providing supplemental learning materials and creating practical performance tasks designed to evaluate proficiency

• Following and documenting student progress through continuous assessment tasks and assignments

• Evaluation preparation, invigilation, marking and after action counseling and review

Berlitz Language Instructor, Berlitz, Riyadh, 2004-2008

Duties included:

• Daily lesson planning and preparation

• Employing good classroom and time management skills

• Teaching all skills and sub-skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Grammar and Pronunciation)

• Teaching all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) and age groups (children, young adults and adults)

• Effective use of Berlitz teaching materials

• Being innovative; using relia, pictures, gestures, and a variety of other introductory techniques to introduce new vocabulary while strictly avoiding use of language one (Arabic) and excessive TTT (Teacher Talk Time)

• Providing supplemental learning materials and creating practical performance tasks designed to evaluate proficiency

• Following and documenting students’ progress and providing them with needed counseling and guidance

• Evaluation preparation, invigilation, marking and after action counseling and review

Teaching Philosophy:

I believe in:

• Using the target language as the sole language of instruction

• Using a communicative approach; eliciting, guided discovery, CCQ’s etc. when teaching the various language skills in order to strengthen students’ speaking ability

• Challenging students without overwhelming them

• Being well prepared for lessons

• Delivering goal oriented lessons capped with performance activities and tasks which provide a practical demonstration of proficiency

• Tailoring lessons, methods and materials to suit the needs, abilities and goals of my students

• A teacher must be: competent, organized, punctual, dependable, hardworking, self motivated and capable of motivating others

Education:

Bachelors of Arts, June 2nd, 2009

Major: Islamic Theology and the Fundamental Sources of the Islamic Religion

University: Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Al-Islamiyyah

Location: Riyadh, K.S.U.

Honors: Magna cum laude “with great honor” (2nd overall, GPA: 4.91)

Certificate, TEFL Educator, March 2nd, 2009

Specialization: TEFL Educator

Institution: Bridge-Linguatec Inc.

Location: 915 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80246 USA

Certificate #: No. TO0010949

Certificate, Berlitz Language Instructor, January 2006

Specialization: TEFL Educator

Institution: Berlitz Language Center

Location: P.O. box 295757, Riyadh, K.S.A. 11351

Diploma, Arabic and Islamic Studies, December 2004

Major: Arabic and Islamic Studies

University: The Institute for Language Learning (a branch of Al-Imam U.)

Location: Riyadh, K.S.U.

Honors: Summa cum laude “with the highest honor” (1st overall, GPA: 4.81)

Certificate, Arabic Language, December 2003

Specialization: Language preparation for university studies

Institution: The Institute for Language Learning

Location: Riyadh, K.S.U.

Honors: Cum Laude “with honor” (5th overall GPA: excellent)

High School Diploma, June 16th, 1989

Major: College Preparation

Institution: Henry Ford High School

Location: Detroit, MI USA

References:

Jason Yarbraugh:

A good friend and colleague familiar with my translation style and abilities, 901-***-****

Amr Shoaib:

A good friend and colleague familiar with my translation style and teaching abilities, 248-***-****

Musa ibn Eugene:

A good friend and colleague familiar with my translation style and teaching abilities, 313-***-****

Sulaiman Jenkins:

Supervisor on K.S.U. project, 056*******

Abdullah Hajr:

Colleague on K.S.U. project, 050*******

Malik Spain:

Colleague on K.S.U. project, 050*******

Kurt Brett:

Supervisor at Berlitz Language Center, 055*******

Muhammad Sharrafud-deen:

Academic Advisor, Berlitz, 056*******

Dr. Khalid Al-Yusuf:

A good friend who has known me for years, 055*******

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