AMOR HAMROUNI
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
TESOL Licensed Teacher and Certified Teacher-Trainer skilled in creating engaging learning environments. Experienced in curriculum adaptation to boost student engagement and improve language skills. Committed to fostering inclusive classrooms and enhancing educational leadership through effective mentoring and support.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Adjunct English Instructor
CERT, HCT
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2023.05 - Current
- Guided diverse learners to achieve C1 and C2 proficiency in advanced English and A1, A2, foundational courses.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance curriculum frameworks and guidelines.
- Fostered positive educational environment through strategic communication and feedback mechanisms.
Digital Learning Implementation Lead Principal
Alef Education
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2020.05 - 2023.04
- Assisted in identifying training needs of 32 Abu Dhabi MOE teachers through surveys and interviews.
- Supported 5 teacher-trainers with coaching and guidance to enhance their productivity.
- Conducted evaluations of 7 English teachers and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Academic Relationship Manager
Alef Education
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Facilitated training sessions for 19 teacher-trainers to support skill enhancement.
- Built rapport with clients through consistent and quality customer service.
- Assisted in increasing client retention by addressing and resolving 100% of complaints efficiently.
- Coordinated 100% of team meetings to ensure clear communication among members.
- Developed dashboards to aid in improving business intelligence and KPI reporting.
- Utilised data tracking and analysis to assist in informed decision-making.
Lead Teacher Mentor, Head Department, Certified Trainer
Ministry of Education, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2005.01 - 2019.01
- Mentored in-service teachers to enhance professional development.
- Led performance appraisals for English department teachers to improve teaching standards.
- Supported school principal in administrative tasks from 2013 to 2016.
- Coordinated licensing and management systems for teachers in school.
- Evaluated trainees' progress and identified areas for improvement.
- Trained educational leaders and senior leadership teams to enhance educational practices.
- Facilitated BNordAnglia teacher trainer programme as certified trainer.
- Implemented classroom management strategies that fostered positive learning environment.
- Facilitated parent-teacher meetings to address students' academic and behavioural concerns.
- Planned curriculum delivery to meet departmental attainment goals.
- Provided feedback and guidance to mentees, aiding their resilience and growth during challenges.
High School English Language Teacher
Ministry of Education
Abu Dhabi, UAE
1995.09 - 2005.10
- Encouraged critical thinking and analytical skills amongst pupils via challenging assignments.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction, improving overall teaching effectiveness.
- Promoted inclusive classroom environment where 100% of students felt comfortable participating and asking questions.
- Addressed individual needs of pupils through one-on-one tutoring sessions, promoting 20% academic growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues for cross-curricular planning, enhancing learning experience.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Tailored instruction strategies based on each pupil's preferred learning style achieving 30% progress.
- Provided constructive feedback on100% of written work, facilitating improvements in punctuation and grammar usage.
- Developed outstanding professional relationships with pupils and parents, instilling frameworks of continued educational and personal support.
- Developed intervention strategies to improve student performance.
Junior High School Teacher of English
Ministry of Education
KASSERINE, Tunisia
1992.10 - 1995.08
- Taught English as foreign Language to grade 10 students.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance regularly for tracking their progress accurately.
- Utilised multimedia resources for interactive and engaging lessons.
- Integrated technology into teaching methodology for modernised learning experience.
- Managed classroom effectively, maintained discipline and created conducive learning atmosphere.
- Adhered to school curriculum guidelines, ensured consistency in teaching standards.
- Cooperated with other staff members to share, maintain and make best use of resources and facilities.
Education
Master of Applied Linguistics - Applied Linguistics & TESOL
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Australia 2007.10 - 2010.07
Postgraduate Certificate - Teaching Second Languages
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
AustraliaBachelor of Arts - English
Faculté des Lettres, Manouba
Manouba, TunisEFL Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
University of East Anglia (UEA)
Norwich 1987.09 - 1988.06
Skills
- Innovative teaching strategies
- Digital learning skills
- Teacher training and mentoring
- Effective time management
- Student motivation strategies
- Educational leadership
- Classroom management strategies
- Curriculum development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Learning management systems
HONORS AND AWARDS
MOE Best Teacher of the Year (2000), ADEK Excellence Award (2016), MOE Distinguished Teacher, UAE (2001)
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Affiliations
- Reading
- Travel
- Football
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct English Instructor
CERT, HCT
2023.05 - Current
Digital Learning Implementation Lead Principal
Alef Education
2020.05 - 2023.04
Academic Relationship Manager
Alef Education
2019.01 - 2020.01
Master of Applied Linguistics - Applied Linguistics & TESOL
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
2007.10 - 2010.07
Lead Teacher Mentor, Head Department, Certified Trainer
Ministry of Education, UAE
2005.01 - 2019.01
High School English Language Teacher
Ministry of Education
1995.09 - 2005.10
Junior High School Teacher of English
Ministry of Education
1992.10 - 1995.08
EFL Certificate - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
University of East Anglia (UEA)
1987.09 - 1988.06
Bachelor of Arts - English
Faculté des Lettres, Manouba
Postgraduate Certificate - Teaching Second Languages
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)