Tutor (EFL)
Arab Open University Aardiah
Total years of experience :37 years, 2 Months
Highlightsu**
• Recognized for exemplary service during the first term, September 2014.
Key Responsibilitiesu**
Academic Activities
• Conducting subject related classes for special learning groups as scheduled by the University.
• Organizing term and final examinations for assigned groups followed by evaluation based on academic calendar.
• Evaluating student assignments and maintaining updated status of student performance in the student information system.
• Adept at classroom management, planning and delivering lessons to a range of classes.
• Preparing and setting tests, examination papers, and exercises, marking and providing appropriate feedback.
Administration, Staff Training & Study Material Drafting
• Participating in general and specialized training sessions held at English Department for full time and part-time staff.
• Collaborating with the management in developing and evaluating tutoring materials and methodology to improve teaching quality.
• Managing other administration tasks such as maintaining student registers, assignments, journals and attendance records.
Highlightsu**
• Actively participated in preparing or printing first and third period exams; evaluated four term examinations across the year.
• Played key role in designing and preparing notes on the syllabus for each grade.
• Delivered additional / remedial lessons to improve learning and concentration levels of students.
Key Responsibilitiesu**
Academic Activities
• Conducted subject related classes for intermediate grades 6 up to 9.
• Planned, prepared and presented lessons based on curriculum requirements
• Identified and developed skills or social abilities to promote development in children based on age, ability and aptitude.
• Implemented various innovative methodologies to enhance student learning and accomplish curriculum objectives.
• Developed qualitative presentations to motivate pupils across assigned courses.
Support Tasks
• Organized quizzes to proactively identify hurdles in student development and knowledge assimilation.
• Rendered feedback to students on progress and communicated expectations and methods of assessment.
• Prepared students for examinations based on previous exam performance and documentation of progress.
• Generated awareness on various aspects of discipline and decorum in everyday life amongst students.
• Interacted with peers and colleagues to share best teaching and learning practices.
Highlightsu**
• Instrumental in designing pamphlets and booklets on grammar and new vocabulary across three grades.
• Played key role in marking of Sudanese Certificate Exams including editing term results for 1st and 2nd grades.
Key Responsibilitiesu**
Course Delivery
• Conducted subject related classes for various groups and individuals aged between 15 to 18 years.
• Finalized lesson plans and other development schemes for preparing 3rd grade students to qualify for Sudanese Certificate Exams for entering universities.
• Evaluated students using initial, formative and summative evaluations to identify specific strengths and weaknesses.
Administration
• Provided learning enhancement feedback to students after evaluating individual performance on defined parameters.
• Restructured and customized programs to align with individual student requirements.
• Maintained updated database related to student performance and other relevant records aligned to administrative requirements.
• Managed day to day administrative aspects of the department.
Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Coordinated educational and instructional programs.
• Developed methodology to educate students on relevant topics prior to implementing the same in classroom.
• Prepared and presented handout material based on academic requirements.
• Designed audio-visual and multimedia presentations for topics taught. Utilized classroom assessment techniques.
• Evaluated students by conducting tests and other assessment methodologies.
• Interacted with course instructors and course coordinators pertaining to administrative and academic issues.
• Collated post course feedback from the course coordinators and class representatives to implement various improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilitiesu**
• Conducted subject related classes, tests and classroom evaluations based on syllabus.
• Coordinated various administrative aspects related to organization of cultural events, sports and other activities.
• Guided students in completing various assignments.
• Implemented various innovative teaching methods and generated curiosity among students.
Previous Assignmentsu**
• 4 Years and 9 Months, Translator part-time for some translation offices
• 3 Years, Instructor, European Center for Languages and Training (Jubail Royal Commission, Eastern Saudi Arabia)
Professional Development Certifications • Certificate of Experience in Translation (English / Arabic), Naser Translation Office – Jubail, Saudi Arabia, Date of Completion. • Certificate of Appreciation, Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, Date of Completion. • Certificate in Windows 95, Word 97, Excel 97, Saudi Ministry of Education, Date of Completion.