Mark Dawson, English Instructor

Mark Dawson

English Instructor

International Group for Training

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Education
Bachelor's degree, English
Experience
22 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 8 Months

English Instructor at International Group for Training
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since November 2009

• Instructed non-native speakers English using modern techniques of ESL
• Prepared and maintained student through the use of portfolios and daily checks
• Assist in division-wide assessments of cadets and officers for English proficiency
• Use a variety of teaching methods (group work, art, and multi-media) to enhance the learning experience
• Developed and wrote the English Language Course Supplementary handbook for the Naval Language Institute.
• Developed specialized curriculum, assessment and supplementary textbooks for the Naval Language Institute.
• Created and overhauled a new English language course for the Saudi Naval Language Institute.

English Teacher at Prince George's County Public Schools
  • United States
  • September 2007 to June 2009

 Developed and implemented city-wide reading curriculum for middle school students
 Maintain effective behavioral management in the classroom by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies.
 Increased reading and speaking levels by effectively altering lessons to accommodate lower reading levels
 Enriched and extended literary levels among students by coordinating student group performance
 Initiated and led parent-student meetings for non-native speakers
 Prepared students for state-wide testing through a progressive approach of core literary skills

English Teacher at Baltimore City Public Schools
  • United States
  • September 2006 to June 2007

 Enriched and extended literary levels among students by coordinating student group performance
 Initiated and led parent-student meetings for non-native speakers
 Prepared students for state-wide testing through a progressive approach of core literary skills
 Developed and implemented city-wide reading curriculum for middle school students
 Maintain effective behavioral management in the classroom by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies.
 Increased reading and speaking levels by effectively altering lessons to accommodate lower reading levels

English Teacher at Suffolk City Public Schools
  • United States
  • September 2005 to June 2006

 Developed and implemented city-wide reading curriculum for middle school students
 Maintain effective behavioral management in the classroom by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies.
 Increased reading and speaking levels by effectively altering lessons to accommodate lower reading levels
 Enriched and extended literary levels among students by coordinating student group performance
 Initiated and led parent-student meetings for non-native speakers
 Prepared students for state-wide testing through a progressive approach of core literary skills

English Teacher at Richmond City Public Schools
  • United States
  • September 2003 to June 2005

 Enriched and extended literary levels among students by coordinating student group performance
 Initiated and led parent-student meetings for non-native speakers
 Prepared students for state-wide testing through a progressive approach of core literary skills
 Developed and implemented city-wide reading curriculum for middle school students
 Maintain effective behavioral management in the classroom by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies.
 Increased reading and speaking levels by effectively altering lessons to accommodate lower reading levels

English/Reading Teacher at Petersburg City Public Schools
  • United States
  • September 2000 to June 2003

 Developed and implemented city-wide reading curriculum for middle school students
 Maintain effective behavioral management in the classroom by incorporating positive reinforcement strategies.
 Increased reading and speaking levels by effectively altering lessons to accommodate lower reading levels

Education

Bachelor's degree, English
  • at Virginia State University
  • May 1999

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office
SQL Server
Visual Studio
Computer programming

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

TEFL (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2010
Valid Until:
July 2010