Tanya Khaliq
English Language Instructor
Riyadh,Riyadh
Summary
Dedicated Senior Teacher proficient at leading the ESL/EFL teaching program with a motivational approach. Experienced at selecting curriculum and related materials, planning lessons and integrating technology into classrooms. Knowledgeable mentor adept at coaching staff to improve instructional strategies, classroom management and student performance. Hands-on leader with a firm grasp of educational principles and understanding of current trends. Prepared to bring 19+ years of experience to a growth-oriented position and ready to take on a challenging new role with a progressive organization.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Teacher
British Council
Riyadh, 01
04.2018 - Current
- Monitoring and enhancing quality in the classroom.
- Contribute to the development, evaluation, and improvement of Young Learner (YL) English language courses, materials and related services, in order to meet students’ needs by actively working as a member of the teaching centre management team.
- Ensure communication relating to YL courses is accurate and effective; by dealing with academic enquiries or complaints in coordination with the TC Operations and Customer Services teams, and ensuring teachers are fully briefed on courses and procedures.
- Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the Teaching Centre operation as a Duty Manager and a core member of the Middle Management Team, including acting as TYLEC local tutor if required.
- Support the implementation of the teaching centre marketing strategy for YL students by assisting with design, implementation and collation of market research into courses and services.
- Performance management and development of teachers.
- Line manage up to 6 members of the teaching team, providing coaching and counselling to support their wellbeing and ensuring their professional development as per HR guidelines, standards and deadlines.
- Work with the director and academic lead to ensure staff development needs for the YL programme are identified and that appropriate training programmes are designed and delivered.
- Actively engage in own professional development / performance management to ensure high standards in teaching and learning, and to maintain British Council’s position at the forefront of ELT practice.
- Participate in the recruitment process for teaching/ YL assistant posts when required and ensure effective induction of new staff in line with centre procedures.
- Mentored junior teachers to improve teaching, classroom management and disciplinary strategies
- Set objectives for instructional quality and result benchmarks for students
- Assisted with curriculum planning and materials selection
- Maintained full credentials and up-to-date understanding of trends in education
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Set objectives for instructional quality and results benchmarks for students
IELTS Speaking Examiner
British Council
Riyadh, 01
02.2016 - Current
- Examine candidates for the speaking module of the IELTS test at designated test sessions.
- Maintain confidentiality and security in all aspects of IELTS.
- Comply fully with the Examiner Code of Practice and IELTS Confidentiality Undertaking.
- Undertake scheduled standardization training and re-certification.
English Language Teacher
British Council
Riyadh, 01
10.2013 - Current
- A regular trainer of English teachers on the British Council’s own course (The Teacher Development Portfolio).
- Teacher Development Coordinator running the mentoring program for inexperienced teachers.
- Deliver high quality face to face English language courses to adults and young learners.
- Work off-site from time to time to support the British Council goals.
- Plan and deliver lessons that incorporate a range of appropriate teaching techniques and strategies according to the learners’ needs.
- Provide an environment conducive to learning.
- Attend professional training and development sessions to remain up-to-date for effective and efficient teaching techniques/strategies.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students
- Built relationships with students to understand obstacles to learning such as difficult home situations, illness or social hurdles
- Developed age-appropriate lesson content for literature pieces including short stories, poetry, plays and non-fiction to meet diverse learning styles
- Created hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning
- Developed teaching materials to supplement standard curriculum, enhancing learning concepts and promoting student engagement
- Evaluated student progress to offer recommendations for further development
- Worked one-on-one with students needing individualized attention and developed with special learning plans for struggling people
CELTA Assistant Tutor
British Council
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Deliver high quality teaching and learning to a timetable that may include evening, weekend and summer periods
- Undertake tutorial responsibilities.
- Assist the MCT in the planning, preparation. communication and delivery of the course.
- Assist in the recruitment and admission of new trainees
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
CLIL Teacher
Y2- Al- Rowad International School
Riyadh, 01
01.2012 - 10.2013
- Teach English Language and Literacy, and other subjects - Science, Math and Humanities in English.
- Develop and implement classroom management strategies.
- Plan lessons with creative interest and developmental techniques.
- Assignment and assessment planning.
- Implementing the curriculum by coordinating with other team members to develop adaptability to materials related to the course.
- Participate in training days – attending and delivering sessions.
Professional Development Coordinator
Karachi Grammar School
Karachi, Sindh
07.2008 - 07.2011
- To identify professional development needs in lieu with the performance management cycle.
- To allocate training days, identified instructors and organised training materials for workshops.
- To create self-evaluation questionnaires and surveys to analysis and identify future developmental needs.
Mentor Teacher
Nursery Mentor , Extended Day - Karachi Grammar School
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2007 - 07.2011
- To enusre mentees complete weekly (written) curricular plans in consultation with the Year Leader.
- To ensure that the Section’s Handwriting Policy is implemented by teachers in the Year team.
- To help pursue the teachers’ application of the Section’s Behaviour Policy.
- To assist in monitoring the implementation of the weekly curricular plan across all sections of the grade.
- To organise and provide in-housing training of new teachers.
Nursery School Teacher
Karachi Grammar School
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2005 - 07.2011
- Teach core curriculum to English as a Second language learners, covering English, Science and Mathematics.
- Accept responsibility for contributing to the development of educational plans by planning specific programs, activities and curriculum with the Head Teacher.
- Participate in activities leading to professional growth.
- Maintain current knowledge of funding source guidelines and requirements.
- Support teaching staff in recognizing individual needs and interests.
Pre – K Teacher
Preschool Plus
Karachi, Sindh
10.2001 - 10.2004
- Taught 20 students in a class with the assistance of a paraprofessional.
- Planned and implemented whole class, small group, and one –on-one instruction using developmentally –appropriate practice.
- Set –up classroom, daily schedule, and monthly hallway bulletin boards.
- Used manipulatives to introduce new topics and reach out to each child.
Pre –K Teacher
British School of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh
08.1999 - 06.2000
- Developed and instructed age –appropriate lesson plans that encourage physical, emotional, social and academic growth.
- Maintain individual student portfolios including skills checklists, labelled work samples and narrative reports on areas needing improvement.
- Interact extensively with parents to provide regular progress reports.
- Showcase children’s work to boost their self –seteem and to keep them motivated.
Grade 1 ESL Teacher
Jeddah Grammar School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
01.1997 - 07.1998
- Led reading groups and supervised activities.
- Sustained a focused and well-behaved classroom , addressed disciplinary issues as they arose.
- Observed teaching techniques to develop own instructional methods, generate exciting activities, and raise self-confidence.
Education
Master of Arts - TESOL
University of Derby
United Kingdom 08.2019 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Sociology and Literature
Karachi University
Pakistan 06.1996 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education
Indus Institute of Higher Education
Pakistan 01.2009 - 07.2011
Skills
Student-centered learning
Experiential learning
Group learning mechanics
Quality education
Grammar principles
Writing coursework
Individualized instruction
Teacher Support
Classroom management
Interdisciplinary team collaboration
Social development and integration
Activity Planning
Staff Management
Strategic planning
Certification
The practical approach to learning-oriented assessment
Accomplishments
- Manage and deliver projects at offsite venues to meet customer needs and demands - SABIC, SABB, KAUST,etc.
- Experience in managing, mentoring and coordinating teams leads to a keen interest in Teacher Training Post Delta – August 2015, I have taken up opportunities to deliver sessions on The Teacher Development Portfolio, take the role of a Teacher Development Coordinator, trained CELTA candidates to support the delivery of external and internal teacher development activity at the centre.
Publications
Why do early childhood education enrolment rates appear to remain stagnant in Saudi Arabia? European- American Journals December 2020
https://www.eajournals.org/journals/international-journal-of-education-learning-and-development-ijeld/vol-8-issue-9-december-2020/why-do-early-childhood-education-enrolment-rates-appear-to-remain-stagnant-in-saudi-arabia/
Timeline
CertTESOL
04-2022
Teaching Young Learners Online
05-2020
The practical approach to learning-oriented assessment
04-2020
Simple Teaching Ideas for Teaching for Online Classes with Primary Children
04-2020
Creativity in Young Learners
04-2020
Providing Challenges for Young Learners
04-2020
Planning for learning or writing lesson plans; what is the difference?
04-2020
Teaching Online - Alternative Platforms
03-2020
Master of Arts - TESOL
University of Derby
08.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Teacher
British Council
04.2018 - Current
CELTA Assistant Tutor
British Council
03.2017 - 12.2020
CELTA Tutor
03-2017
IELTS Speaking Examiner
02-2016
IELTS Speaking Examiner
British Council
02.2016 - Current
DELTA ( Module 1,2 and 3)
12-2015
CELTYL
08-2014
English Language Teacher
British Council
10.2013 - Current
CLIL Teacher
Y2- Al- Rowad International School
01.2012 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education
Indus Institute of Higher Education
01.2009 - 07.2011
Professional Development Coordinator
Karachi Grammar School
07.2008 - 07.2011
Mentor Teacher
Nursery Mentor , Extended Day - Karachi Grammar School
07.2007 - 07.2011
Nursery School Teacher
Karachi Grammar School
01.2005 - 07.2011
Pre – K Teacher
Preschool Plus
10.2001 - 10.2004
Pre –K Teacher
British School of Karachi
08.1999 - 06.2000
Grade 1 ESL Teacher
Jeddah Grammar School
01.1997 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Education, Sociology and Literature
Karachi University
06.1996 - 09.1998