Tamador Jumaeh
Summary
Dynamic EFL Teacher with extensive experience, specializing in curriculum design and language assessment. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through innovative classroom instruction and multicultural education. Committed to fostering academic success and critical thinking skills in diverse learners, while actively participating in professional development initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EFL Teacher
British Council
11.2021 - 12.2025
- Planned, prepared and delivered high-quality English courses for adult learners in line with British Council teaching standards and syllabuses.
- Adapted lessons to different levels, needs and learning styles using communicative, task-based and learner-centred activities to develop all four skills.
- Completed teaching administration to required standards, including registers, reports, placement testing and continuous assessment records.
- Provided clear, constructive feedback and supported learners in setting and reviewing individual learning goals.
- Actively engaged in CPD through workshops, observations and professional collaboration, sharing good practice and contributing to quality assurance.
- Provided cover teaching for young learners and teens (primary and secondary) as needed, following British Council curricula and safeguarding policies.
- Conducted placement testing and level checks using to ensure accurate course allocation.
- Integrated a range of digital tools and audio-visual resources into lessons to enhance engagement and support online and face-to-face learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and refine activities and assessments, using results from formative and summative tasks to inform lesson planning and learner support.
- Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop creative solutions to challenges faced by adult learners
EAP Instructor
Effat University
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Planned and delivered English for Academic Purposes courses to undergraduate students, developing their academic reading, writing, listening and seminar-speaking skills for university study.
- Created and adapted engaging, student-centred lessons to address different proficiency levels, disciplinary needs and learning styles, with a focus on critical thinking and independent study skills.
- Assessed student performance through diagnostic, formative and summative tasks (e.g. essays, presentations, exams) and used results to provide feedback and guide progress.
- Integrated academic skills such as note-taking, summarising, synthesising sources and referencing into language instruction to support success across content courses.
- Used learning technologies and the university's LMS to deliver materials, track progress and support blended and online learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum and assessment design, contributing to ongoing development and quality enhancement of the EAP programme
EFL Teacher
British Council
02.2014 - 03.2020
- Planned, prepared and delivered high-quality English courses for adult learners in line with British Council teaching standards and syllabuses.
- Adapted lessons to different levels, needs and learning styles using communicative, task-based and learner-centred activities to develop all four skills.
- Completed teaching administration to required standards, including registers, reports, placement testing and continuous assessment records.
- Provided clear, constructive feedback and supported learners in setting and reviewing individual learning goals.
- Actively engaged in CPD through workshops, observations and professional collaboration, sharing good practice and contributing to quality assurance.
- Provided cover teaching for young learners and teens (primary and secondary) as needed, following British Council curricula and safeguarding policies.
- Conducted placement testing and level checks using British Council tools to ensure accurate course allocation.
- Integrated a range of digital tools and audio-visual resources into lessons to enhance engagement and support online and face-to-face learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and refine activities and assessments, using results from formative and summative tasks to inform lesson planning and learner support.
Education
DELTA - TESOL
Cambridge English
CELTA - TESOL
Cambridge English
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Damascus University
Skills
- Classroom instruction and management
- Curriculum and course design (EFL / EAP)
- Language and student assessment
- Learning plan development and student records management
- Multicultural and inclusive education
- Technology integration and online teaching
- Phonics and interactive teaching (games, small-group work)
- Lesson planning and materials development
- Building rapport and learner motivation
- Certified ESL / EFL instructor
Timeline
EAP Instructor
Effat University
09.2022 - 02.2023
EFL Teacher
British Council
11.2021 - 12.2025
EFL Teacher
British Council
02.2014 - 03.2020
DELTA - TESOL
Cambridge English
CELTA - TESOL
Cambridge English
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Damascus University