English Medium Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Total years of experience :17 years, 4 Months
August 2011 - current
Abu Dhabi Education Council Al Ain, Abu Dhabi UAE
English Medium Teacher
Provide English instruction in literature comprehension, basic grammar skills, oral expression and composition to Cycle Three girls at Al Jahili School and Al Ata'a Secondary School..
Provided assistance to college and university bound high school students in preparation for the college/university admissions process. Provided preparation and guidance in the areas of personality and learning style assessment, career and college exploration, college admission exam preparation and locating and securing financial aid and scholarships.
Provided business English instruction via distance learning/video teleconferencing to French professionals desiring English acquisition, development or improvement. Areas of instruction included: grammar usage, written and oral comprehension and expression, pronunciation and business vocabulary.
Provided English instruction in grammar, vocabulary and oral language development with emphasis on the American dialect.
Responsible for the development, assessment, and operation of a supplemental education services program including: hiring, training and evaluation of administrative staff and instructors; maintaining weekly and monthly statistical data relating to the scheduling of student and staff hours, accounts receivable/payable, product inventory and regularly consulted with parents and teachers regarding student progress/assessment.
Provided classroom instruction in literature comprehension, basic grammar skills, composition and state mandated standardized test preparation utilizing individualized education plans allowing students to adapt and/or accelerate their achievement/progress in a self-paced environment. Campus Department Chair/Lead Teacher from 1999-2002. Additional responsibilities included: Freshman Class sponsor, Campus Instructional Leadership Team member, Activities and Events Coordinator, campus Community Contact Specialist.
2010-2012 Harris University Bradenton, FL Master of Arts, English
1989 - 1992 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR Bachelor of Arts Degree/Political Science Major - English Minor * Primary studies included: Rhetoric, Logic, Constitutional Law, Composition and United States Government.