English for Specific Purposes, Instructor / Coordinator
Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic
Total years of experience :4 years, 7 Months
Taught technical English courses and coordinated an on-the-job training (OJT) program. Liaised with upper-level managers and senior technicians to develop a needs assessment (gap analysis) in order to identify language-relate weaknesses and strengths. Developed a curriculum based on the needs assessment and carried out instruction for over six months.
Taught high-intermediate general English to university-level students. Implemented communicative teaching methods to help learners develop fluency and accuracy in all four language skills. Planned and lead cultural excursions in the community. Conferred with teachers for implementing school policies and participated in curriculum development workshops.
Co-taught a high-advanced ESL reading and writing course. Received mentoring and support from experienced teachers. Used their feedback and other reflective teaching tools to gain insight into my own professional development as a teacher.
Taught low-intermediate general English to international students in an intensive English language program. Implemented communicative teaching methods for low-level students to help them develop fluency and accuracy in all four language skills. Engaged in teacher support workshops and shared ideas for lesson planning and teaching practices.
Taught general English and coordinated weekly cultural excursions at intensive English language program. Selected materials and planned daily lessons that focused on all language skills. Used video and authentic reading materials for activities and class projects. Collaborated and conferred with other teachers and staff in order to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
Assisted the teacher with keeping learners engaged in classroom activities. Conducted oral assessments for the CASAS examinations.Worked with small groups and individual learners by teaching short writing lessons (e.g. filling out job applications, work forms, and completing textbook exercises).
Taught five general English classes per week to children, adolescents, and adult learners of various levels. Taught two test preparation courses for the Michigan Exam and led two conversation classes of mixed-level adult learners. Received training in EFL teaching methods, assessment, and specific practices for different age groups and learning styles.
Major: English (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Degree(s) Awarded: Bachelor of Arts 17-May-06 Major(s): Spanish
Level 4 Certificate in Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages