Syeda Ateeqa Sana Syeda, Academic Coordinator & ESL Instructor

Syeda Ateeqa Sana Syeda

Academic Coordinator & ESL Instructor

Princess Noura University

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Applied Linguistics and TESOL
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Academic Coordinator & ESL Instructor at Princess Noura University
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2017

As an English Language Instructor at Princess Noura University, I am responsible to teach the 4 most important skills -
Listening Speaking, Reading, and Writing to students aged 18 and over. My responsibilities include but are not limited to -
1. Delivering lessons on a regular basis - 5 days a week
2. Conducting formal & informal assessments
3. Provide constructive feedback whenever required
4. Be a mentor to new recruits formally and informally
5. Manage a team of about 20 teachers serving as a link between the students, management, and teachers.
6. Maintaining records for developmental purposes, etc

ESL Instructor at AlKhaleej Training and Education
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2016 to July 2017

Responsible for teaching English to ESL students and training/preparing adult learners for competitive English Examinations such as PET, IELTS and TOEFL

English Language Teacher at Al Rowad International School
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2013 to June 2016

In my position at Al Rowad International School, I was given an opportunity to teach English to students of different age groups. I started as a primary homeroom teacher and was promoted as a high school English teacher within a years time with the "best teacher ever" title given by most of the parents of my students. It has been a great experience working at Al Rowad School.

English/Islamic studies/Homeroom teacher at Middle East International School
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2011 to August 2013

I've been a homeroom teacher since the past 7(5+2) years. but the last 2 years have been the most exciting for me in the field of teaching as I've been teaching in Saudi Arabia.

Education

Master's degree, Applied Linguistics and TESOL
  • at University Of Portsmouth
  • February 2022

I am currently pursuing my 2nd master's degree in Applied Linguistics and TESOL from the University of Portsmouth, England.

Master's degree, English
  • at Maulana Azad National Urdu University
  • December 2016
Diploma, CELTA
  • at Cambridge University
  • August 2015

Completed the 120 hours Intensive CELTA course offered by British Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree,
  • at Osmania university
  • December 2011

B.ED Osmania university, Hyderabad 2011-12 65%

Bachelor's degree, B.Ed
  • at Osmania University
  • June 2011

Bachelor of Education with English and Social Studies as specialization.

Bachelor's degree,
  • November 2009

B. A. B R Ambedkar university Hyderabad 2009-11 53%

High school or equivalent,
  • at St Georges Grammar School
  • January 2006

(XIIth Class) St Georges Grammar School (I.S.C) Hyderabad 2006 70%

High school or equivalent,
  • at St Georges Grammar School
  • January 2004

(Xth Class) St Georges Grammar School (ICSE) Hyderabad 2004 61%

High school or equivalent,
  • at Institute/Board

Degree Institute/Board Year Marks (%)

Specialties & Skills

School Administration
Teaching Adults
English grammar
Written English
English Speaking
English training
Mentoring and Coaching new recruits
Academic Management
Classroom Observations

Languages

Hindi
Beginner
Urdu
Beginner
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cambridge University CELTA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2015

Hobbies

  • I have been a national level athlete and basketball player at school. But reading is my new interest
    Reading books, academic journals and authentic texts is my most recent interest.