english teacher
Andalus international school American diploma
Total years of experience :14 years, 11 Months
• Teach English language "grammar and writing" to grades 8th, 9th & 10th, implementing efficient teaching methods resulting in improved comprehension and retention.
• Revamped traditional grammar teaching approaches, leading to a 20% increase in student performance on standardized tests.
• Facilitate lively class discussions to enhance critical thinking skills and foster independent learning.
• Developed and implemented personalized feedback sessions, resulting in a 30% improvement in student writing skills.
• Spearheaded the implementation of Kagan structures & strategies, enhancing student engagement and collaborative learning.In Class Policy:
• Allocate dedicated time each week for individual student feedback sessions.
• Emphasize the importance of group work to facilitate knowledge sharing and discussion among students.
• Implement Kagan structures & strategies daily to enhance collaborative learning experiences.
• Employ dynamic teaching methods to capture and maintain student engagement throughout lessons.
• Demonstrate success through significant improvement in student scores, with a nearly 250-point increase in MAP exam results.
• Instructed Language Arts to Grades 7 & 8 boys, achieving class averages of 80% and above.
• Implemented comprehensive reading comprehension strategies, including text inference, scanning, and vocabulary acquisition.
• Facilitated the understanding of literary texts such as poems, short stories, and autobiographies, emphasizing literary devices and critical analysis.
• Taught various types of writing compositions, covering argumentative, informative, narrative, and research reports, while fostering creativity.
• Developed detailed lesson plans encompassing topics, exercises, and homework assignments.
• Evaluated student performance through grading tests in composition and comprehension.
• Volunteered as an English teacher for newcomers to Canada, integrating Canadian cultural aspects into ESL instruction.
• Conducted admission tests, analyzed data, and placed students in appropriate programs.
• Collaborated with colleagues to address students' academic weaknesses based on test results.
• Promoted to full-time position based on positive feedback from students, parents, and fellow teachers.
• Focused on facilitating language acquisition for diverse student backgrounds, emphasizing English grammar, pronunciation, and conversational skills.
• Developed tailored lessons to engage students and sustain long-term interest.
• Implemented various teaching strategies to encourage participation and enhance learning outcomes.
• Designed lessons focused on basic English conversation skills, gradually progressing to more advanced topics.
• Assigned to teach English conversation to level 3 students, emphasizing translation and analogical understanding within the new cultural context.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans to teach reading, writing, and spoken English to non-native speakers.
• Created engaging English conversation materials from various textbooks, focusing on grammar, vocabulary, creative thinking, and paragraph writing. Also incorporated dedicated time for story reading, created tests, and tailored lessons to accommodate diverse student needs.
• Instructed English language levels ranging from A1 to B2, adapting teaching methods to suit each proficiency level.
• Maintained student interest by incorporating lively and contemporary examples into lessons.
• Utilized effective disciplinary actions to manage different student behaviors.
• Organized classroom and community activities, including arranging field trips to provide real-life English learning experiences.
English for specific purposes (ESP) is a sphere of teaching English language including Business English, Technical English, Scientific English, English for medical professionals, English for tourism, English for Art Purposes, etc.