English Instructor
Shaqra University
Total years of experience :7 years, 0 Months
• Taught English major students courses in linguistics, applied linguistics, English Literature, as well as a variety of subjects including: Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Pragmatics, English for Specific Purposes, and International courses such as IELTS, TOEFL & TESOL,
• Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
• Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
• Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
• Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
• Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
Taught English for high school students and fostered a positive and pleasant classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in school or college education.
Kept abreast of technological advances and adapted curriculum for individual, small group and remedial instruction to meet diverse needs of high school students
Taught ESL for Preparatory year students and encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
• Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
• Designed special programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
• Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
• Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
Full-scholarship - Ph.D. in Theoretical Linguistics / Syntax