Sherif Sofian, English Teacher

Sherif Sofian

English Teacher

British Council - Egypt

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, English
Experience
14 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 1 Months

English Teacher at British Council - Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since January 2018

▪ Teaching adults from elementary to pre-advanced levels face-to-face and online.

▪ Teaching young learners from beginners to advanced levels ages 6 to 17.

▪ Developing material and assessments for conversation courses.

▪ Conducting placement tests.

English Instructor at German University in Cairo (GUC)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2015 to September 2017

• Taught effective strategies and improved skills for reading and listening.
• Improved students' accuracy and fluency through interview simulations and presentations.
• Explained the process of writing and the different types of paragraphs and essays.
• Corrected written assignments and giving written and oral feedback.
• Enhanced critical and scientific thinking skills.

English Instructor at Berlitz Language Center
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • March 2010 to July 2015

• Taught Conversational English, Business English, English for Social Situations, American Pronunciation and Report Writing.
• Rehearsed with students their business presentations and evaluated them.
• Tested students on every level.
• Scheduled one-on-one counseling with students to discuss progress and challenges.
• Trained students on soft and communication skills, teamwork and trouble shooting.
• Supervised and evaluated graduation projects.
• Assisted graduates with job interviews and CV writing.

English Instructor at Misr International University (MIU)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2013 to February 2015

• Taught General English and Academic Writing.
• Developed students' language skills through explanation, activities and constructive feedback.
• Sharpened students' researching and presentation skills.
• Conducted group and individual counseling.
• Corrected and proctored exams.

Translator at Oryx Production and Distribution
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • July 2008 to September 2008

-Translating company's materials.
-Dubbing translated texts into scenes.

Education

Bachelor's degree, English
  • at Misr International University
  • June 2008

GPA: 2.95

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Word
Teaching
Materials
Counseling
Testing
Macromedia Flash MX
Presentation Skills
Critical Observations
Problem Solving
Team Work
Creativity
Improvising
Working Independently
Activinspire
Flipgrid
Syllabus Development
Lesson Planning
Online Teaching
Student-Centered Lessons
Formative Assessment
EdPuzzle
Student Counselling
Engaging Activities
Technology Integration
Flipped Classroom
Quizlet
Blended Learning
Strong Subject Knowledge
Detailed Language Feedback

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Cambridge CELTA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2012
Take Your Teaching Online (Training)
Training Institute:
NILE ONLINE
Date Attended:
April 2020
Duration:
20 hours
Teacher Support Program (Training)
Training Institute:
British Council
Date Attended:
February 2018

Hobbies

  • Traveling - Playing Sports - Watching Movies