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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

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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
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