SAAQIB G. SIDDIQUI
IB DP Business Management Teacher With Leadership Experience
Toronto,ON
Summary
A professional and dependable educator, with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Possess 15+ years of experience in cross-cultural secondary and post-secondary education. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning, and cooperative teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
IBDP Business Management Teacher & Head of Gr. 11
KING FAISAL SCHOOL
Riyadh, KSA
09.2017 - Current
- Teach IB Diploma and American Diploma Business Management to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students
- Plan detailed lessons, taking full account of students’ individual learning needs, as well as their individual learning styles, preferences, and capabilities
- Attend IB workshops, conferences, and collaborate with other IB Diploma teachers
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records on attendance, classroom performance, and conduct
- Coordinate with school’s pastoral team to support and care for all students
- Communicate professionally with parents regularly regarding the progress of their child
- Make full use of ICT and new technologies to enhance quality of teaching and learning for all students
- Contribute actively to department discussions during weekly meetings.
English Language Trainer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Riyadh, KSA
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Teach English to elementary and pre-intermediate level (CEFR level A2 and B1) students of different professional backgrounds using the Communicative Language Teaching technique
- Prepare detailed lesson plans for classes being taught, incorporating differentiated learning techniques
- Design relevant and interesting supplementary material
- Establish and communicate clear learning objectives to students
- Assess and evaluate student performance on a daily and weekly basis by using the pre-prepared continuous assessment quizzes
- Modify instruction and provide additional support, as needed, to optimize learning and growth of all students
- Participate in departmental and whole-institute meetings
- Maintain accurate and confidential student records on attendance, classroom performance, and conduct.
English Language Instructor
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
Riyadh, KSA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered instruction in language arts encompassing reading, grammar, composition and literature, working with teachers in other subjects to integrate skills across curriculum.
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance on a daily and weekly basis by creating end-of-chapter quizzes and weekly projects
- Prepared and presented professional development workshops in classroom management to cohort of teachers
- Developed monthly project-based learning to compliment classroom learning
- Attended regular staff meetings, and took part in peer observations, to help maintain high level of quality.
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles.
English Language Instructor
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
Riyadh, KSA
09.2005 - 08.2015
- Conducted lessons for the undergraduate students of English and Linguistics courses in the Bachelors of Education program
- Program including: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Psycholinguistics, Second Language Acquisition, and Debate and Discussion
- Prepared detailed lesson plans that included usage of technology-based supplementary material such as: Interactive Smart Board software and PowerPoint presentations
- Integrated and implementing Oxford’s learning management systems (LMS) as a tool to aid learners
- Engaged in the delivery in the self-learning program and continuous assessment projects: speaking presentation and process writing
- Continually designed and created interactive smart board activities
- Involved in the professional development programs and mentored new colleagues, by facilitating peer observation sessions and giving post-observation feedback
- Kept and maintained manual and electronic records
- Designed, created, invigilated, and marked examinations
- Coordinated and conducted various activities for students in the English Language Club
- Activities included: discussions, documentaries, sports, and competitive activities encompassing reading, writing and communication skills
- Actively participated in the professional development programs in collaboration with Oxford University Press
- Continuously received excellent end of year appraisal with high observation grades.
Second Language Instructor
Ottawa Islamic School
Ottawa, Canada
02.2003 - 08.2005
- Taught English as a Second Language to students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, between the ages of 12 and 18; created lesson plans customized to suit each student’s needs
- Focused on building confidence in conversing, using proper grammar, vocabulary, and English structure for the lower age groups
- Performed administrative tasks, such as budgeting and writing reports
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students requiring help with pronunciation and sentence structure.
Education
Master of Arts -
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY
12.2021 - 03.2023
Teacher Trainer Certification - undefined
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
IELTS Speaking Examiner -
BRITISH COUNCIL
01.2013 - 02.2013
LANGUAGE STUDIES - undefined
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, CANADA
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - undefined
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Economics
CARLETON UNIVERSITY
Skills
Teaching
Instructional design
College preparation
Educational leadership
Technology integration
Differentiated instruction
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Collaborative teaching
Certification
IB DP Business Management Category 1 and 2
Timeline
Master of Arts -
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY
12.2021 - 03.2023
Student Success / Learning Initiatives
08-2021
Bullying and Cyber Bullying
08-2020
IB DP Business Management Category 1 and 2
02-2019
Safe and Health Learning Environment
08-2018
IBDP Business Management Teacher & Head of Gr. 11
KING FAISAL SCHOOL
09.2017 - Current
English Language Trainer
BRITISH COUNCIL
09.2016 - 01.2017
English Language Instructor
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION
08.2015 - 06.2016
IELTS Speaking Examiner -
BRITISH COUNCIL
01.2013 - 02.2013
English Language Instructor
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
09.2005 - 08.2015
Second Language Instructor
Ottawa Islamic School
02.2003 - 08.2005
Teacher Trainer Certification - undefined
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
LANGUAGE STUDIES - undefined
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY, CANADA
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - undefined
Bachelor of Arts (B.A - Economics
CARLETON UNIVERSITY