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Imrana Rafat

Imrana Rafat

English Teacher
Jeddah

Summary

Veteran Educator offering 20+ years of English instruction experience. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Proficient in fostering creative environment, designing lesson plans, and assessing student progress. Excellent communication, relationship-building and organizational skills. Strong command of offline and online learning management systems, with skill in developing engaging curriculum to foster student engagement and comprehension. Versed in lesson-planning and implementation of innovative instruction resources.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
12
12

School Education

Work History

Online English Tutor

Preply
Brookline, Massachusetts, USA
05.2022 - Current

• Develop methods to teach independent study skills to help students excel academically.
• Apply in-depth understanding of course materials and tutoring tactics to help new students.
• Meet with students and discuss educational goals and expectations.
• Identify problems with students by clearly and effectively addressing issues.
• Plan and organize lesson plans to meet changing deadlines and requirements.

English Language Instructor

English Language Institute, University of Jeddah
Jeddah, KSA
09.2018 - Current

• Develop teaching materials to supplement the standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
• Establish positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
• Build relationships with students to stimulate learning and understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
• Monitor comprehension of material among students and create re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
• Identify students struggling with the material and arrange to meet one-on-one during study hall or other periods to provide additional instruction in an one-on-one environment.
• Present Professional Development Workshops in English language teaching fundamentals, enabling achievement of personal and professional goals of peers.

English Language Instructor

English Language Institute, King Abdul-Aziz University
Jeddah, KSA
09.2010 - 09.2018

• Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and speaking skills.
• Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
• Headed several student activities and the Drama club, dedicating over 6 hours per week outside regular teaching hours.
• Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
• Monitored comprehension of material among students and created re-teaching strategies to cover gaps in learning indicated by test scores and quizzes.
• Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
• Identified students struggling with material and made arrangements to meet one-on-one during study hall or other time periods to provide additional instruction in one-on-one environment.

  • Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
  • Provided support to training department by presenting professional development workshops.

English Teacher

Bangladesh International School, English Section
Jeddah, KSA
01.2009 - 07.2010

• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

English Program Coordinator

Al Faisal International School
Jeddah, KSA
09.2004 - 12.2008

• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Coordinated the English Department for the school.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
• Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
• Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
• Conducted department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
• Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
• Conducted in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.

English Teacher

Al Waha International School
Jeddah, KSA
03.2004 - 07.2004
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Conducted book reviews and wrote articles for literary magazines.

English Teacher

Eritrean International School
Jeddah, KSA
09.2001 - 03.2004
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.

Primary Class Teacher

Residential Public School
Patna, India
04.1999 - 07.2000

• Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
• Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
• Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.

English Teacher

Assembly of Angels’ School
Barrackpore, India
03.1997 - 03.1999

• Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
• Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
• Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
• Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.

Education

B. Ed - Teaching English and Science

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Delhi, India
07.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelor of Arts - English Honors

Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, India
07.1988 - 08.1991

TESOL Diploma - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Coventry House International
Toronto, Canada
10.2020 - 01.2021

Cambridge CELTA - English Language Teaching To Adults

University of Cambridge
British Council, Jeddah
11.2012 - 02.2013

Specialist Certificate in Teaching IELTS - Teaching IELTS

Coventry House International
Toronto, Canada
01.2021 - 03.2021

Diploma in Teaching IELTS - Teaching IELTS

Frisby College
Great Yarmouth, UK
11.2019 - 01.2020

Certificate in Mentoring Teachers - Teacher Training

British Council
Jeddah
01.2014 - 02.2014

Teaching Knowledge Test - English Educational Strategies

University of Cambridge
British Council, Jeddah
04.2009 - 06.2009

Certificate in Lesson planning and Classroom Management, Teaching Grammar; Writing; Speaking; Vocabulary and - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Cambridge University Press
ELI, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, K.S.A
11.2015 - 05.2016

Skills

English Proficiency C2 Academic IELTS 85

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised a team of 7 staff members as the English Coordinator (Al Faisal International School, Jeddah, KSA).
  • Supervised a team of 5 staff members as Drama Head and conducted enthralling dramas.
  • Achieved accreditation from CEA, USA, for the English Language Institute at King Abdulaziz University by collaborating with team members and completing standards accurately and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with a team of 4 in maintaining the performance of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Committee at the English Language Institute of the University of Jeddah.
  • Achieved excellent professional development presentation proficiency by effectively presenting national and international workshops.
  • Achieved editorial board membership by completing tasks related to editing and proofreading with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with a team of 8 in developing the Online Course Project.

Affiliations

Member TESL Canada

Secretary KSAALT TESOL Conference, Jeddah Chapter


Additional Information

Academic IELTS 8.5 - Test Report Form Number 22SA005426RAFI102A

LinkedIn Profile: ttps://www.linkedin.com/in/imrana-rafat-21810626/

Timeline

Online English Tutor

Preply
05.2022 - Current

Specialist Certificate in Teaching IELTS - Teaching IELTS

Coventry House International
01.2021 - 03.2021

TESOL Diploma - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages

Coventry House International
10.2020 - 01.2021

Diploma in Teaching IELTS - Teaching IELTS

Frisby College
11.2019 - 01.2020

English Language Instructor

English Language Institute, University of Jeddah
09.2018 - Current

Certificate in Lesson planning and Classroom Management, Teaching Grammar; Writing; Speaking; Vocabulary and - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

Cambridge University Press
11.2015 - 05.2016

Certificate in Mentoring Teachers - Teacher Training

British Council
01.2014 - 02.2014

Cambridge CELTA - English Language Teaching To Adults

University of Cambridge
11.2012 - 02.2013

English Language Instructor

English Language Institute, King Abdul-Aziz University
09.2010 - 09.2018

Teaching Knowledge Test - English Educational Strategies

University of Cambridge
04.2009 - 06.2009

English Teacher

Bangladesh International School, English Section
01.2009 - 07.2010

B. Ed - Teaching English and Science

Indira Gandhi National Open University
07.2008 - 06.2010

English Program Coordinator

Al Faisal International School
09.2004 - 12.2008

English Teacher

Al Waha International School
03.2004 - 07.2004

English Teacher

Eritrean International School
09.2001 - 03.2004

Primary Class Teacher

Residential Public School
04.1999 - 07.2000

English Teacher

Assembly of Angels’ School
03.1997 - 03.1999

Bachelor of Arts - English Honors

Aligarh Muslim University
07.1988 - 08.1991
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