Kadra Hassen Ali, ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)

Kadra Hassen Ali

ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)

The Oxford Partnership

Location
United Kingdom - London
Education
Diploma, Cambridge Preliminary (PET) Speaking Examiner
Experience
8 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 6 Months

ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher) at The Oxford Partnership
  • Saudi Arabia - Medina
  • September 2018 to November 2018

College of Excellence (Madinah)

• Delivered English lessons to adult Saudi students

• Created level appropriate material

• Regularly tested and monitored student progress

• Assisted in record keeping of student progress and attendance

• Took part in regular professional development

• Planned and created extracurricular activities and possible placement projects

ESL Teacher at ILE Interserve College
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2016 to June 2018

Interserve College (COE) (Al Quwaiyah & Al Khobar)

• Delivering English lessons to adult Saudi students
• Creating level appropriate material
• Regularly testing and monitoring student progress
• Assisting in record keeping of student progress and attendance
• Taking part in regular professional development
• Planning and creating extracurricular activities and possible placement projects

ESL Teacher at Princess Noura University
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2015 to July 2016

Princess Noura University (Riyadh)

• Delivering English lessons to adult Saudi students
• Creating level appropriate material
• Regularly testing and monitoring student progress
• Assisting in record keeping of student progress and attendance
• Taking part in regular professional development
• Referring and supporting students to access extracurricular activities

ESL Teacher at Angle House Language School
  • United Kingdom - London
  • July 2015 to August 2015

Angel House Language School (London)

• Delivered English lessons to ESOL students aged 16 - 20 yrs
• Tested students to determine appropriate level
• Planned and delivered level appropriate lessons
• Devised and produced new learning material
• Attended and contributed to professional development opportunities

Special Needs Educator at Eastbury Comprehensive school and sixth form college (Dept. for the Hearing impaired)
  • United Kingdom - London
  • January 2015 to July 2015

Eastbury Comprehensive school and sixth form college (Dept. for the Hearing impaired)

• Supported students with hearing impairments in mainstream education
• Developed student centred tasks to maximise learning
• Assisted with speech and language support
• Provided one-to-one social support sessions
• Supported year 11 and college students with career advice and college/university applications

ESL Teacher at Ardmore Language School
  • United Kingdom - London
  • July 2014 to January 2015

Ardmore (Bath University/ Brunel University, UK)

• Delivered English lessons to international students aged 16 - 21 yrs
• Taught Cambridge Trinity curriculum (Grade 3 - 10), KET, PET, FCE exams and Ardmore learning materials
• Supported student comprehension on English grammar, pronunciation and increase vocabulary
• Planned and delivered level appropriate lessons to a range of classes and age groups
• Prepared and set examination papers and exercises
• Marked work and provided appropriate feedback on oral and written work
• Produced new materials - including audio and visual resources
• Attended and contributed to training sessions
• Prepared information for inspection visits and other quality assurance exercises
• Provided extra support on a one-to-one basis
• Basic administration, such as student attendance records and learning profiles
• Able to develop rapport and a positive working relationship with young people

Finance Officer at London Borough of Tower Hamlets Access to Resource Team
  • United Kingdom - London
  • October 2012 to May 2014

London Borough of Tower Hamlets Access to Resource Team

• Dealt with payments and invoice reconciliation
• Investigated disputes
• Ensured correct support services were provided to service users
• Amended support packages
• Managed bespoke databases to input and pay invoices

ESL Teacher at VSO
  • Nigeria
  • January 2013 to May 2013

VSO and Methcare in Nigeria

• Set up and carried out English Language workshops for orphans and caregivers (adults)
• Prepared level and age appropriate lessons and activities
• Able to manage large classrooms of up to 50 students
• Organised and helped afterschool workshops to develop learner’s reading and writing skills
• Set and marked tests and exercises to monitor development and learning
• Provided appropriate feedback on learners oral and written work

  • September 2011 to July 2012

’s Early Years & Integrated Service.

• Led support packages/ programmes
•Worked with families to identify needs in accordance to UK government guidelines
•Devised Action plans to support families
•Worked with relevant professionals and agencies
•Arranged and led team around the family meetings and reviews
•Negotiated for use of commissioned services to provide support to families

Support Worker
  • October 2009 to July 2010

Londonfields Primary School

•Delivered engaging learning sessions in accordance to the National Curriculum
•Carried out group and one-to-one phonemic support to develop reading and writing skills
•Encouraged student participation in all aspects of school life
•Maintained accurate records of children’s learning and development
•Carried out a number of social skill sessions for children with statements of educational needs
• Supported with behavioural management
• Set up a parents forum to create a positive relationship between the school and families
• Sourced support from outside agencies to meet needs of children and families

Nursery Assistant
  • February 2008 to June 2008
Classroom Assistant
  • October 2005 to February 2006
Bligh at Recruitment Agency
  • United Kingdom
  • to

Supported development of children through play, sensory stimulations and music
•Ensured environment was safe and all sessions risk assessed
•worked to establish a positive relationship with families and colleagues
•worked in line with child protection policies and procedures

Education

Diploma, Cambridge Preliminary (PET) Speaking Examiner
  • at TETEC
  • November 2017

Registered Cambridge Preliminary (PET) speaking examiner

High school or equivalent, Cambridge English Teacher (CET) Training
  • at Cambridge English Teacher(CET) Training
  • May 2016

Cambridge English Teacher Module: Methodology: Lesson Planning and Classroom Management Methodology: Teaching Grammar Methodology: Teaching Writing Methodology: Teaching Vocabulary & Pronunciation Methodology: Teaching Speaking Technology: Introduction to Blended Learning Evaluating and Correcting Learners

Diploma, CELTA
  • at CONEL College
  • July 2014

CELTA: Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults Level 5 February 2014 – July 2014 The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London

Bachelor's degree, BSc Social Work Degree
  • at University of Hertfordshire
  • July 2012

Subjects covered during my studies will included: Law; partnership working; assessment, planning, intervention and review; human growth and development; values and diversity; social science; social policy; communication skills; mental health; disability, families and children; European social work.

High school or equivalent,
  • at Leyton Sixth Form College
  • July 2005

GCSE: 8 GCSE’s (A* to C’s

Specialties & Skills

Education
Adult Education
Teaching English
Teaching
IT Skills: All Microsoft application and other bespoke software
ESL knowledge
Record keeping
Resourcefulness and creativity
Listening and communication
Time Management and planning

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

CET: Cambridge English Teacher (Training)
Training Institute:
Cambridge English
Date Attended:
November 2015
Preliminary (PET) Speaking Examiner (Training)
Training Institute:
Cambridge English
Date Attended:
November 2017
CELTA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2014