Sarah Latham

Academic Director at ELS

• Kuwait - Hawali
• January 2017 to January 2018

• Designed and successfully launched a full curriculum with standardized testing with a team at Cambridge to then implement after initial starter in Kuwait to young learners internationally across all branches
• Hired, trained and managed staff on the program across all levels from early years to senior school level
• Planned, assigned and evaluated classes for and to all teaching staff
• Ran the program successfully within Kuwait
• Taught the program across all levels using multi mediated tools

Head at Technology Domain Institute

• Kuwait
• January 2015 to January 2017

of the young learner program/Instructor
* Designed the young learner program
* Created and implemented testing standards
* Taught all ages from Early Years to Adult
* Trained staff on Multi Mediated features and classroom management

English language Instructor at American University

• Kuwait - Hawali
• January 2012 to January 2015

Taught General English using many different British and American course materials
to a class size of 15 and above.
* Taught conversational classes to corporate clients and young adults.

ESL Instructor at United Arab Centre

• Kuwait - Hawali
• July 2012 to August 2012

July 2012- August 2012
United Arab Centre for academic purposes, Kuwait
Job Summary: To instruct young adults and professionals in Beginner English, Using Headway Plus and I-tools to instruct

 Planned intensive two hour lessons covering all aspects of the English language.
 Conducted classroom discussions on modern day events related to business, university and daily news topics, with a high level of vocabulary instruction.
 Improved listening and reading skills to suit the student’s professional and educational needs.
 Taught necessary grammar to all levels.

Camp Director at Camp Leaders

• Kuwait - Hawali
• June 2012 to July 2012

Leaders Summer Camp, Kuwait
Job Summary: Managed and developed a new camp based in Kuwait, over a period of 4 weeks

 Created a strong and organized structure for 91 Campers to participate in educated and enjoyable activities
 Managed safety and health regulations throughout camp
 Implemented group activities outside of the club location.
 Organized and implemented Field Trips to educational and leisure locations away from camp
 Monitored parental concerns and queries
 Managed a staff load of 24 counsellors and 10 Instructors
 Managed all contracting responsibilities associated with the camp’s current location and future acquisition

ESL Teacher at SKOLA International

• United Kingdom - London
• June 2011 to July 2011

Job summary: to teach elementary to secondary grammar, listening skills, increase and improve vocabulary, reading and conversational skills.

 Planned intensive 6 hours daily English classes to a class size of 25 students.
 Planned and set creative project work, that would increase conversational skills, and grammar usage.
 Monitored change in weekly classes, weekly class placement test and marking.
 Managed field trips of a class size of 25-30 students, aged 8-18 to many popular London tourist locations. Created and set an educational project related to each location.

KG 1 and 2 Teacher at Knowledge Schools

• Bahrain - Manama
• September 2010 to June 2011

Kindergarten 1 and 2 Teacher - English, Math and Science (American Curriculum)

Job Summary: Managed a class size of 25 students Taught motor skills, phonics and different vocabulary each day.
• Produced creative and learning focused lessons.
• Assed the students on a weekly basis.
• Taught and produced a play for International day involving all students

Pre-K Teacher at Canadian Bilingual School

• Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
• January 2009 to June 2010

Taught fine motor skills, Phonics, Vocabulary and P.E to a class size of 15
students.
 Planned daily lessons across the curriculum.
 Taught motor skills, phonics and different vocabulary each day.
 Created and implemented a suitable yearly curriculum
 Produced creative and learning focused lessons.
 Parent communication maintained on a regular basis.
 Taught and produced a play that involved all students.

Grade 7 English and PE Teacher at The Universal American School

• Kuwait - Hawali
• September 2008 to July 2009

Job Summary: Taught Grade 7 English Literature and Grammar to Native and Bilingual students. Also taught P.E to Grade 7 Girls.
 Chairperson of the English Department
 Chairperson of the 7th Grade
 Co-ordinator of PEAK event 2008
 Consistently provided a high level of classroom management at all times, demonstrated strong team player skills in consistent subbing for colleagues and created an academically challenging curriculum that achieved growing results throughout the year.
 Parent communication maintained on a daily basis to create a strong bond between school and home, to better the student’s potential.

English Teacher at The American Bilingual School

• Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
• September 2007 to March 2008

Taught Grade 6 English Literature and Grammar to Bilingual students.
 Provided classroom management to a consistently high level.
 Created an academically rigorous curriculum.
 Created and implemented a book club for grade 6 and above.
 Demonstrated strong team player skills, shown in consistent subbing for colleagues
 Member of the Special Events committee.
 Actively coached extra curriculum swimming.
 Provided English study periods for all children who needed extra help after school
and during breaks
 Organised parent communication on a daily basis.
 Initiated constant team work within the English and other departments

Remedial English Teacher at The Oxford Learning Academy

• Kuwait - Hawali
• January 2006 to January 2007

Taught immediate English to International Bilingual students.
 Actively developed all knowledge of teaching methods
 Managed and developed skills of ESL and special needs students of all ages.
 Taught intensive English remediation to students of different levels and learning
needs.

Freelancer at True Colours

• United Arab Emirates - Dubai
• January 2005 to January 2006

at The National Bank of Kuwai

• January 2003 to January 2004

Retails Sales management Team / Trainer/ coach
Job Summary: Worked as part of the team to implement Western customer service and
sales techniques within NBK Trained and coached the sales and customer service team
across 44 branches
 Designed motivational events for members of the sector
 Created new systems in sales and service techniques
 Developed learning tools and learning logs
 Devised personal training schedules per individual
 Directed motivational and informative morning meetings at various branches

Teacher Assistant at Haslemere Nursery

• Great Britain (UK)
• January 1994 to January 1996

To help the teacher prepare materials for class, manage the class during
snack and play time. Record each child's development on a daily basis, and keep a
strong rapport with parents. To strengthen the material taught through repetition and
example of motor skills with individual students