Lucien Ruiters
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dynamic English as an Additional Language Teacher with a innovative teaching approach. Driving class engagement through interactive exercises, role plays and multimedia content. Adapting learning materials to meet diverse classroom/student needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
ESL Teacher
MLI International Schools
Dublin, Ireland
2022.06 - 2023.07
- Collaborated with Head of Department and Senior Leadership Team to implement policies and improve teaching and learning.
- Maintained detailed, accurate class administration including lesson preparation, class registration and lesson record-keeping activities.
- Created and executed engaging ESL lesson plans according to Structural & Grammatical and Task-Based syllabus requirements.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Provided basic, intermediate and advanced English language lessons to over 200+ students aged 7-19years.
ESL Teacher
Move Language Ahead (MLA)
London
2021.05 - 2022.04
- IELTS & Cambridge Exam preparation.
- Worked with students in-person and via online classroom technology.
- Facilitated classes aged 10-Adult ,Beginner Level (A1) to Advance Level (C2).
- Assessed student proficiency and designed lesson plans to target weak areas.
- Focused on improving grammar, vocabulary, listening, writing and speaking skills.
- Built opportunities for real-world language use and learning outside classroom or formal learning environment.
- Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Corporate Sales Manager
Saniservice LLC
Dubai, UAE
2020.01 - 2020.08
- Created and directed sales team training and development programmes.
- Interfaced with customers, determined needs, provided recommendations and up-sold services.
- Achieved exceptional client satisfaction feedback and ratings.
- Generated company growth through market expansion and sales.
- Collected customer and market feedback and reported information to company leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
University Of South Africa
South Africa TEFL Certificate -
TEFL Academy
United KingdomPostgraduate Degree - Education
University Of South Africa
South Africa Skills
- IELTS and Cambridge test preparation
- Student-centered learning
- EAL lesson planning
- EAL strategies and differentiation
- Online classroom management
Languages
English
Native
German
Intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
Timeline
ESL Teacher
MLI International Schools
2022.06 - 2023.07
ESL Teacher
Move Language Ahead (MLA)
2021.05 - 2022.04
Corporate Sales Manager
Saniservice LLC
2020.01 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Commerce - Business
University Of South Africa
TEFL Certificate -
TEFL Academy
Postgraduate Degree - Education
University Of South Africa