Sameera Ansari
EAL Teacher
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Qualified and experienced English Teacher with 17 years of international experience in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Currently living in the UAE, well-versed in motivating EAL students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
English Instructor and Lead Teacher
Abu Dhabi Vocational and Training Institute
Abu Dhabi
09.2017 - Current
- Taught English language to locals in a multilevel classroom.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language , keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports in Blackboard.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences through Google forms, Google Docs and Padlet.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Developed lesson plans and conducted stage level meetings to keep teachers abreast of best practices.
Pre-Sessional English Language Lecturer
Royal Holloway University
London
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Engaging, academic student-led lessons throughout an EAP ( IELTs course)
- Feedback through one - to - one tutorials
- Peer assessment to review essays and reading
- Used ‘Turn it in’ for Setting, marking and moderating coursework, assignments
- Attending standardisation workshops with the PELP department, working out strategies for standardised marking
- Identifying students at risk and ensure that a remedial learning plan is in place
- Interviewed and passed for an EAP post at Kings College London to teach students enrolled on Phds and Master programmes
Academic English & IELTS Lecturer
INSTITUTO MARANGONI, STUDY GROUP
London
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Taught foundation year and pre-master students to reach a band score of 6.5 and above
- Diagnostic test , Critical writing and reading
- Moodle – Homework assignments and using study group portal
- Achieved 90% success in student’s IELTS results, with students passed in their first attempt
TEFL Lecturer
LEWISHAM SOUTHWARK COLLEGE
London
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Designed, planned and taught an English course for a working enterprise (CRUSH) management employees including course outline, syllabus and lesson plans
- Maintained records for Writing and Speaking
Mentor
Postgraduate Academic, READING UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Visually impaired postgraduate - Assisted in researching, editing, proofreading and referencing assignments
- Critical writing, Study skills
- Dissertation Writing - Researched, made notes and provided write-up support
- Student achieved merits in 3 out of 5 assignments and in his dissertation
IELTS Lecturer
EAP, BELLERBY’S COLLEGE, STUDY GROUP
London
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Visually Impaired Learner – Sourcing, planning and creating interesting EAP lessons
- Moulding visual activity into interactive audio sessions to achieve a band 6 in IELTS
- Implementing time management and score building strategies
- Pre – Masters course – IELTS prep study skills and academic writing skills.
ESL Lecturer
NEWHAM COLLEGE
Stratford, London
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Pre-Entry Adult (20 in number) student centred classroom
- Lesson Planning using college’s scheme of work
- Using YouTube videos, TES educational website to spark interest
- Marking exam papers and providing writing -up results
TOEFL Instructor
TAIBA UNIVERSITY
Medina
09.2011 - 09.2012
- TOEFL preparation (Designed and Co –taught) to two faculty groups of Taiba University
- TOEFL test strategies and study skills to 15 female teaching assistants (university staff) for an above average standard
- Weekly assessment and 1 – to – 1 tutorials
- Improved academic writing skills and practicing its various styles emphasised in graduate and postgraduate courses
- Achieved a pass rate of 6 out of 9 exam attendees in the TOEFL exam
- Gained hands on knowledge of managing test preparation programs
ESL Instructor & Teacher Trainer
TAIBA UNIVERSITY
Medina
09.2007 - 06.2011
- Foundation year English, including development of appropriate supplementary teaching materials
- Attended team meetings with fellow bilingual teachers to integrate curriculum and improve student learning.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
English Teacher
AL-ALAMAIH INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND COMPUTERS
Medina
11.1999 - 05.2000
- 9 week English course for International Airport Senior Staff and National Police Force (EAP)
- 6 week English course for medical teaching professionals
- IELTs students covering all skills i.e
- Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar
- Multilevel classroom management training
- Dealing with different ESP students and behavioural issues
English Teacher
AL-AQEEQ British School
Medina
11.1999 - 05.2005
- Taught English, Math, Science, and Islamic Studies to grades 6-12
- Organising events and extracurricular activities
- First point of call in helping to identify learning disabilities, liaising between students, administration and parents
- Also helped students with pastoral issues, such as building their self-confidence
Education
MA (TESOL) Degree - Applied Linguistics
Birkbeck College, University of London
London 10.2015 - 09.2016
CELTA - undefined
International
07.2010 - 08.2010
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TEFL
11.2008 - 04.2009
BA degree - Education And Islamic Studies
University of Karachi
09.1998 - 06.2000
Primary And Secondary Education -
American International School (SAIS - Dhahran )
Saudi Arabia Skills
Multi level classrooms
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Get Interactive Practical Teaching with Technology
Timeline
Get Interactive Practical Teaching with Technology
02-2022
English Instructor and Lead Teacher
Abu Dhabi Vocational and Training Institute
09.2017 - Current
Pre-Sessional English Language Lecturer
Royal Holloway University
07.2017 - 08.2017
TEFL Lecturer
LEWISHAM SOUTHWARK COLLEGE
10.2015 - 02.2016
MA (TESOL) Degree - Applied Linguistics
Birkbeck College, University of London
10.2015 - 09.2016
Behaviour Management
04-2015
Academic English & IELTS Lecturer
INSTITUTO MARANGONI, STUDY GROUP
10.2014 - 05.2015
Mentor
Postgraduate Academic, READING UNIVERSITY
09.2014 - 09.2015
IELTS Lecturer
EAP, BELLERBY’S COLLEGE, STUDY GROUP
07.2014 - 08.2014
ESL Lecturer
NEWHAM COLLEGE
04.2014 - 06.2014
TOEFL Instructor
TAIBA UNIVERSITY
09.2011 - 09.2012
CELTA - undefined
International
07.2010 - 08.2010
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TEFL
11.2008 - 04.2009
ESL Instructor & Teacher Trainer
TAIBA UNIVERSITY
09.2007 - 06.2011
English Teacher
AL-AQEEQ British School
11.1999 - 05.2005
English Teacher
AL-ALAMAIH INSTITUTE FOR LANGUAGE AND COMPUTERS
11.1999 - 05.2000
BA degree - Education And Islamic Studies
University of Karachi
09.1998 - 06.2000
Primary And Secondary Education -
American International School (SAIS - Dhahran )
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