Sahan Coleman
Dubai
Summary
A passionate professional with 5+ years of experience teaching English to middle and high school students as well as child-based learning level. Skilled at delivering engaging lessons to facilitate the learning of writing concepts while encouraging active participation during group activities. Effective communicator who promotes a high-performance culture by providing students with the necessary tools to achieve their academic goals. Hard-working and motivated educator, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ENGLISH HOMEROOM TEACHER
Crown Private School
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
HOMEROOM TEACHER
Ignite School
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided instructions for a full range of topics within the curriculum
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials by assessing student performance and interests
- Assessed student performance using a variety of assessment methods (standardized testing) and grading systems to identify areas of need or skill development
- Maintained professional development and skill building activities with the goal of enhancing teaching skills
- Ensured that students are learning by doing, modelling how to demonstrate proficiency in the subject matter
- Provided feedback on student work
- Organized class and classroom activities to help students learn effectively
- Set goals for student learning and teaching standards and expectations
- Built a healthy, safe, and creative learning environment for all my students
- Established positive relationships between students, parents, and fellow teachers and academic staff
ADMINISTRATOR
Janssen Research & Development
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained accurate records of incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Completed sorting and delivery of mail to multiple locations in a timely manner
- Provided superior customer service in a high-volume mailroom environment
- Prepared mail for delivery using scanners, handheld printers and packing materials
- Imported, categorized, and reviewed address network shipping backhaul and invoice data from various sources
ENGLISH TEACHER/HEAD DEPARTMENT
British International Schools
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Selected classroom materials and leveraged technology-based instruction tools to supplement course content
- Taught skills in English grammar and syntax, vocabulary, and proper word usage
- Supervised classroom behavior and moderated discussions to maintain a respectful environment
- Developed and adapted curriculum to encompass English reading, writing and comprehension skills
- Evaluated student academic growth, recording, and preparing progress reports for parents or guardians
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Premier Plan Consultants
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: Remote
- Guided clients in gathering information, such as bank account records, income tax returns, life, and disability insurance records, pension plans, or wills
- Investigated available investment opportunities to determine compatibility with client financial plans
- Contacted clients periodically to determine changes in financial status
- Opened accounts for clients and disbursed funds from accounts to creditors as agent for clients
- Implemented financial planning recommendations or referred clients to someone who can assist with plan implementation
- Remote
EXECUTIVE CLAIMS COORDINATOR
San Diego Pension Consultants
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Answered clients' questions about purposes and details of financial plans and strategies
- Explained to client's personal financial advisor's responsibilities and types of services to be provided
- Prepared and interpreted for client's information, such as investment performance reports, financial document summaries, and income projections
- Analyzed financial information obtained from clients to determine strategies for meeting clients' financial objectives
- Reviewed clients' accounts and plans regularly to determine whether life changes, economic changes, environmental concerns, or financial performance indicate need for plan reassessment
FORECLOSURE ADMINISTRATOR
Clear Recon Corp
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Debited, credited, and totaled accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases, using specialized accounting software
- Complied with federal, state and company policies, procedures, and regulations
- Classified, recorded, and summarized numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records, using journals, ledgers, and computers
- Performed general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
- Compiled statistical, financial, accounting, and auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as cash receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable and profits and losses
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
National University
La Jolla, CA03.2022
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATION
National University
La Jolla, CA03.2023
Skills
- Cultural Competence
- Organizational Expertise
- Exceptional Verbal & Written Communication
- Instructional strategies
- Project-based learning
- Literacy development
- Classroom instruction
- Assigning and grading work
- Innovative lesson planning
- Instructional methods
- Performance assessments
- Positive role model and mentor
- Parent and student communication
- Learning style assessment
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Interactive teaching and learning
Timeline
ENGLISH HOMEROOM TEACHER
Crown Private School
09.2024 - Current
HOMEROOM TEACHER
Ignite School
08.2023 - 09.2024
ADMINISTRATOR
Janssen Research & Development
06.2022 - 09.2023
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR
Premier Plan Consultants
10.2017 - 05.2022
ENGLISH TEACHER/HEAD DEPARTMENT
British International Schools
08.2016 - 12.2022
EXECUTIVE CLAIMS COORDINATOR
San Diego Pension Consultants
04.2013 - 07.2016
FORECLOSURE ADMINISTRATOR
Clear Recon Corp
01.2010 - 03.2013
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - EDUCATION
National University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
National University
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