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Darren Anthony Deere

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dedicated TESOL-certified professional with expertise in grammar teaching and academic writing standards. Proven ability to motivate students and enhance their learning experience. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English Language Instructor

Jeddah University
Usfan
01.2014 - 04.2025
  • Provided comprehensive feedback, improving students' written and verbal communication skills.
  • Engaged with students through conversational language, simplifying the curriculum into relevant, understandable information.
  • Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
  • Inspired students to demonstrate extensive, varied, and dynamic vocabulary and sentence structure to produce engaging writing pieces.
  • Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.

Language Instructor

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Designed and delivered intermediate-level English, reading, and writing courses for undergraduate engineering students in the College of Engineering (2008–2009).
  • Taught technical writing curriculum tailored to engineering disciplines, enhancing students’ professional communication skills (2009–present).
  • Facilitated University Orientation Program courses, focusing on academic English proficiency for incoming international students.
  • Utilized and instructed students in ESL materials including Headway Plus, NorthStar, and Interactions Access series to align with institutional learning outcomes.

English Teacher

Direct English
Jeddah
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Instructed intermediate and advanced communication skills, English grammar, and academic writing, tailoring curriculum to diverse learner needs.
  • Designed and delivered customized 1-on-1 tutorials for students across proficiency levels, utilizing differentiated instruction to accelerate language acquisition.
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans focused on improving linguistic comprehension, critical thinking, and practical application of English in academic contexts.
  • Cultivated a structured, inclusive classroom environment by implementing clear behavioral expectations, fostering engagement and respect among learners.

Education

M.A - Education

University of Derby
England
04.2001 -

TESOL - Applied Linguistics

Master English MEET ACT
Jeddah

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Trinity College
Ireland

Skills

  • Technical & Academic Writing Instruction
  • Curriculum Development & Lesson Planning
  • Cross-Cultural Communication
  • Student-Centered Pedagogy
  • Student motivation

Languages

Arabic
Advanced

Custom

  • Oxford University Press Headway Plus Teacher Training, English Language Institute, King Abdulaziz University, 09/01/10
  • McGraw-Hill Publishers Interactions Course Teacher Training, English Language Institute, King Abdulaziz University, 01/01/09
  • E-Learning Development, English Language Institute, King Abdul-Aziz University, 10/01/11
  • Oxford Effective Academic Writing, English Language Institute, University of Jeddah, 01/01/2025

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English Language Instructor

Jeddah University
01.2014 - 04.2025

Language Instructor

King Abdulaziz University
01.2008 - 01.2014

M.A - Education

University of Derby
04.2001 -

English Teacher

Direct English
01.2000 - 01.2003

TESOL - Applied Linguistics

Master English MEET ACT

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Trinity College

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