Amina Shaikh
Lecturer
Mississauga
Summary
Patient and dedicated Language teacher, skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within a group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from a wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Al Yamamah University
Riyadh
10.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation, and reading comprehension.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Administered language proficiency tests and awarded highest-scoring students.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create a culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
ESL Teacher
Interserve
AlKhobar
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Educated students in the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Employed a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Developed and maintained an effective record-keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Conducted group lectures and small-group instruction to teach and reinforce concepts.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
- Facilitated class discussion to help students work through questions and expand their understanding.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
- Assessed the work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Encouraged students to deepen their knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
Lecturer
Al Qassim University
Unaizah
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centred learning.
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Participated and led committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the field.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to the institution's research work.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate cases.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
Lecturer in English
NUML
Islamabd
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of the English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Taught the English language to Master students in classroom settings.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 25 students daily.
- Organized a detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve a functional learning environment.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Conducted intensive summer courses in the analysis of English texts.
- Made use of available technologies in daily learning.
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within the classroom.
- Conducted intensive summer courses in the analysis of English texts.
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve a functional learning environment.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand the material.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Led committee creating school-wide assessments and producing exams used throughout the English department.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions for college-level English students.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining a positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjab University
Attock 08.1998 - 07.2000
Master of Arts - English Literature And Applied Linguistics
NUML
Islamabad 08.2000 - 07.2002
Skills
Vocabulary Enrichment
Student Evaluation
Workforce Readiness
Interactive Teaching
Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
Individual and group instruction
Recordkeeping expertise
15 Years as an ESL instructor
Test methods knowledge
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Testing and grading
Extensive English grammar knowledge
Curriculum Development
Skills Enhancement
Group and individual instruction
Official Practice Tests (OPT)
Progress reporting
Certification
Certified Train the Trainer from Cambridge
Publication
· Get Empowered by CREAM.
· CLEaR2015 paper has been published in CLEaR2015 Conference Proceedings (ISBN 978-80-971580-5-7).
Timeline
Certified FHEA, UK
12-2022
Certified Train the Trainer from Cambridge
07-2022
English as a Second Language Teacher
Al Yamamah University
10.2019 - Current
ESL Teacher
Interserve
04.2017 - 05.2019
Lecturer
Al Qassim University
02.2010 - 07.2015
Lecturer in English
NUML
06.2005 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - English Literature And Applied Linguistics
NUML
08.2000 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjab University
08.1998 - 07.2000