Hi, I’m
Aneesa Cassiem
Dubai
Summary
Patient English Language Teacher with over five years of experience preparing English classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments and handouts. Diligent individual dedicated to meeting learning needs of each individual student.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sharjah American International SchoolDubai
English Language Teacher
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Developed overall yearly curriculum for teaching English-language learners based on school and national requirements.
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
- Designed exams to test fluency in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of English language.
- Planned and implemented lessons to positively increase vocabulary and sentence structure skills.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
Goodhope StudiesCape Town
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
12.2019 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Set assessments to measure student progress and identify growth opportunities.
Foreign Angels Language SchoolRemote - Online
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
07.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Facilitated learning of English language using variety of instructional methods, resources and technological tools.
- Used various sites such as Quizlet and Kahoot to assign web-based activities.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Coached students in using proper pronunciation and intonation when speaking English.
- Taught students from Elementary to high school. Class sizes ranged from 12 to 20.
Cape Studies Language SchoolCape Town
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
12.2018 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Education
Goodhope Studies/Cambridge Cape Town, South Africa
Celta Certificate from Teaching English As A Second Language
11.2018
University Overview
- A120-hour intensive course.
- Accredited by Cambridge English Language Assessment.
- Equips individuals with the essential skills and knowledge to teach English as a second language.
- The course covers a range of topics, including teaching methodology, language skills development, lesson observation, and feedback.
South African College of Applied Psychology-SACAPCape Town, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences
03.2018
University Overview
- A comprehensive and integrative program that blends theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. Demonstrating a strong ability to apply learned skills in both classroom and suitable external settings, effectively bridging the gap between academia and practical experience.
Skills
- Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Teacher collaboration
- Individual and group instruction
- Interactive Teaching
- Progress Reporting
- Teaching
References
Goodhope Studies: Melissa Dietrich/Desiree Mccall : Contact: +27 - 21 - 683 1399
Rana El Dorr (Head of English Department): Contact: +971-56-485-3555
Timeline
English Language Teacher
Sharjah American International School
09.2022 - Current
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Foreign Angels Language School
07.2020 - 08.2021
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Goodhope Studies
12.2019 - 07.2022
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Cape Studies Language School
12.2018 - 12.2019
Goodhope Studies/Cambridge
Celta Certificate from Teaching English As A Second Language
South African College of Applied Psychology-SACAP
Bachelor of Arts from Social Sciences
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