Rasha Siam
Riyadh
Summary
CELTA-certified English instructor with 15 years of experience enhancing student performance in diverse educational settings. Proven ability to design customized assessments and leverage technology to increase student engagement. Currently pursuing a master's thesis in applied linguistics and literature.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Instructor
Riyadh Elm University
Riyadh
10.2025 - Current
- Design and deliver Foundation Year English courses aligned with CEFR standards and course learning outcomes.
- Guided first-year university students through academic advising, targeted intervention strategies, and individualized feedback to foster academic success and personal development.
- Created quizzes, midterm examinations, final examinations, speaking assessments, rubrics, and revision materials to evaluate student understanding and support learning objectives.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives by mapping CLOs, analyzing assessments, and reviewing curriculum to ensure alignment with educational standards.
- Integrate Moodle and educational technologies to enhance engagement and monitor learning outcomes.
- Apply differentiated instruction and UDL principles in mixed-ability classrooms.
English Instructor
Arab Open University
Riyadh
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Delivered university-level English language instruction using communicative and student-centered methodologies.
- Designed learning activities that enhanced reading, writing, listening, speaking, and academic communication skills.
- Assessed student performance and delivered data-informed feedback to foster student achievement.
- Collaborated with faculty and administration to enhance curriculum delivery and boost student outcomes.
English Teacher
Kingdom Schools
Riyadh
02.2016 - 08.2021
ESL Teacher
Direct English Institute
01.2013 - 01.2016
ESL Teacher
Wall Street Institute
01.2011 - 01.2013
English Teacher
Talent International School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Education
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics and Literature
Tanta University
Egypt12-2026
Pre-Master's Certificate - Applied Linguistics and Literature
Tanta University
EgyptBachelor of Arts - English Literature and Applied Linguistics
Tanta University
EgyptSkills
- Language teaching
- Introductory English
- Language Foundations
- CEFR Alignment
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Objectives
- Assessment Design
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Inclusive Teaching
- Student Support
- Academic Advising
- Educational Technology
- Digital Learning Tools
- Moodle
- Blackboard
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Digital Assessment
- EdTech Solutions
Certification
- CELTA – University of Cambridge
- TESOL Certificate
- Kagan Cooperative Learning Certificate
- Foundation Certificate in Phonetics and Phonology
Accomplishments
- Consistently achieved exceptionally high student success and course completion rates, with overall pass rates approaching 98% across university, foundation-year, and language institute programs.
- Designed and delivered professional development workshops on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education, Differentiated Instruction, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Language Assessment.
- Developed a comprehensive multi-level English Conversation Program from concept to implementation, including curriculum design, learning outcomes, instructional materials, classroom activities, and assessment frameworks.
- Contributed to curriculum enhancement, assessment development, quality assurance initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.
- Successfully integrated educational technology and AI-supported learning tools to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
Educational Technology
- Moodle
- Blackboard
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Smart Boards
- Online Assessment Platforms
- AI-Powered Educational Tools
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Fluent
- French, Working Knowledge
Professional Development And Leadership
- Presenter: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education
- Presenter: Differentiated Instruction & Inclusive Classrooms (UDL Framework)
- Presenter: Language Assessment & Academic Achievement
- Designer and developer of a multi-level English Conversation Course.
Teaching Expertise
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
- Academic English
- Foundation Year English
- Preparatory Year English
- Business English
- IELTS Preparation
- TOEFL Preparation
- CEFR-Based Instruction
Timeline
English Instructor
Riyadh Elm University
10.2025 - Current
English Instructor
Arab Open University
08.2022 - 10.2025
English Teacher
Kingdom Schools
02.2016 - 08.2021
ESL Teacher
Direct English Institute
01.2013 - 01.2016
ESL Teacher
Wall Street Institute
01.2011 - 01.2013
English Teacher
Talent International School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Applied Linguistics and Literature
Tanta University
Pre-Master's Certificate - Applied Linguistics and Literature
Tanta University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature and Applied Linguistics
Tanta University