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Natalie Shahin

Natalie Shahin

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Professional English instructor with over a decade of international teaching experience, predominantly in the Middle East, as well as Thailand, Vietnam and the UK. Proven success teaching in a variety of contexts, including Military, Oil and Gas, Nuclear and Academic. CELTA-qualified and a former IELTS speaking examiner, with a strong background in curriculum design, blended learning, and student-centred instruction. Adept at preparing students for CEFR-aligned assessments and integrating language learning with operational and safety-critical content.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English Instructor

ADNOC ATA Academy
Abu Dhabi, UAE
04.2024 - Current
  • Prepare future ADNOC employees for the B1-level Cambridge PET exam, aligning instruction with CEFR standards.
  • Collaborate with technical instructors to integrate English learning with HSE and operational safety training.
  • Deliver e-learning and AI-enhanced lessons via LMS platforms; monitor trainee progress, attendance, and conduct.

Online English Instructor

Freelancer
Manchester, UK
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Facilitated lively, interactive online English classes for international students.
  • Utilised multimedia resources to enhance learning experience.
  • Delivered personalised instruction based on each student's strengths and weaknesses.

English Lecturer

Manchester City Council
Manchester , UK
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Taught adult learners from diverse community settings.
  • Designed inclusive activities and provided individual support.
  • Mentored students, provided guidance on academic and future career paths.

Senior Teacher

Berlitz
Manchester , UK
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Led a team of 8 teachers; coordinated scheduling, quality assurance, and British Council compliance.
  • Mentored junior teachers and contributed to strategic academic planning.

Military English Instructor

LELI
Metinaro Military Base, Timor-Leste
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Delivered General and Military English (CEFR A2-B2) using Campaign series to prepare military personnel for further military education and training opportunities.
  • Mentored and integrated local instructors into the project, which was funded by the Australian Defence Cooperation Program.

Nuclear English Teacher

Nawah Energy Company
Barakah Nuclear Powerplant, UAE
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Developed customised English programs for Operations and Maintenance departments.
  • Co-developed the Nuclear English Test (NET) aligned with ICAO models.

English Teacher

Abu Dhabi Vocational and Educational Training Inst
Sharjah, UAE
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Delivered oil and gas industry-focused English courses; emphasised workplace safety and technical reporting.

English Teacher

British Council
Abu Dhabi, UAE
05.2014 - 05.2016
  • Taught General, Business and Examination English using a communicative method; tailored lessons to student needs.
  • Aligned delivery with British Council standards.

English Teacher

Apollo; British University of Vietnam
Hanoi, Vietnam
06.2012 - 02.2014
  • Taught in University Preparation Program; designed and delivered curriculum teaching speaking, reading, listening and writing skills

Litigation Paralegal

Pinsent Masons; Howard Kennedy; Clifford Chance
London , UK
09.2009 - 03.2012
  • Conducted legal research, managed case files, and supported litigation teams.
  • Achieved distinctions in both the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course.

Education

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Manchester University
Manchester, UK
09.2020 - 09.2021

CELTA - English language teaching

International House
Bangkok, Thailand
03.2012 - 04.2012

Bachelor of Science - Language and Linguistics

Manchester University
Manchester, UK
10.1990 - 06.1994

Skills

  • Native English speaker


  • Multiple qualifications including BSc in Linguistics and CELTA with pass B


  • Former British Council Certified IELTS Speaking Examiner and ICAO English Language Proficiency Examiner


  • Experience teaching in a range of contexts, including Military, Oil and Gas, and Academic


  • Seven years' experience teaching in the UAE, in addition to several years in Thailand and Vietnam


  • Proficient in a range of teaching and administrative technologies, including LMS platforms, virtual classroom tools (eg Zoom, MS Teams), and AI-driven language learning resources


  • Proven soft skills, including communication, adaptability, and teamwork, demonstrated through effective collaboration with instructors, administrators, and technical staff across multi-disciplinary departments

Languages

English
Native
French
Upper intermediate

Timeline

English Instructor

ADNOC ATA Academy
04.2024 - Current

Online English Instructor

Freelancer
05.2023 - 04.2024

English Lecturer

Manchester City Council
10.2022 - 04.2023

Senior Teacher

Berlitz
04.2022 - 10.2022

Military English Instructor

LELI
09.2021 - 03.2022

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Manchester University
09.2020 - 09.2021

Nuclear English Teacher

Nawah Energy Company
09.2018 - 09.2020

English Teacher

Abu Dhabi Vocational and Educational Training Inst
08.2016 - 03.2018

English Teacher

British Council
05.2014 - 05.2016

English Teacher

Apollo; British University of Vietnam
06.2012 - 02.2014

CELTA - English language teaching

International House
03.2012 - 04.2012

Litigation Paralegal

Pinsent Masons; Howard Kennedy; Clifford Chance
09.2009 - 03.2012

Bachelor of Science - Language and Linguistics

Manchester University
10.1990 - 06.1994

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