Waheed Akhtar
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Seasoned English as a foreign language (EFL) educator specializing in grammar instruction, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
English Language Instructor
English Language Institute, K Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
09.2009 - 08.2025
- Conducted classes and held office hours for student counselling.
- Prepared lessons and graded assignments to ensure timely feedback.
- Participated in faculty meetings to collaborate on curriculum development.
- Authored writing passages and grammar items for Curriculum and Testing Unit.
- Designed mid-term and final computer-based examinations to assess student performance.
Teacher
REDSTONE EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY
Birmingham
09.2006 - 07.2009
- Taught KS3 Science and Geography.
- IGCSE Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Geography to mixed ability classes.
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
Birmingham
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Taught mainly Science to KS3, KS4 students privately.
Teacher
George Dixon International School
Edgbaston, Birmingham
01.2004 - 04.2004
- Taught Science to Yr’s 7-11.
- These were special classes that consisted of no more than 12 low ability students or those who had problems with the English language.
Teacher
PEOPLE’S COLLEGE
Nottingham
02.2002 - 05.2002
- Taught AS Chemistry, AVCE Science (years 1&2), HNC Pharmaceutical Science, BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science (years 1&2).
Water Quality Analyst
Al-control UK
Bradford
09.1996 - 09.2000
- Company Overview: (Water Quality Analysts)
- Responsible for the analysis of the levels of trihalomethanes (THM’s) and chlorinated solvents in drinking water using Gas Chromatography (GC).
- (Water Quality Analysts)
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
Bradford
04.1996 - 05.2000
- Taught Science and Mathematics privately to KS3, KS4 pupils.
Water Quality Analyst (Intern)
Portsmouth Water PLC
Hampshire
08.1990 - 06.1991
- Company Overview: (Water Utilities)
- Testing water using a variety of analytical.
- Specific responsibility for method development of a GC technique for determining the levels of THM’s in drinking water (pending introduction in line with EC regulations).
- (Water Utilities)
Education
PGCE/FE - Post Graduate Certificate in Education / Further Education
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
MPhil - Thesis title “FT-Raman Spectroscopic Studies of Keratins.”
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
BSc (Hons) - Applied Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, LONDON
Skills
- Grammar teaching
- Patience with slow learners
- Communication excellence
- Digital learning tools usage
- Online lesson delivery
- Classroom management
- Student engagement techniques
- Exam preparation
- English as a foreign language (EFL) teaching
Personal Information
Date of birth: 06/11/68
Timeline
English Language Instructor
English Language Institute, K Abdulaziz University
09.2009 - 08.2025
Teacher
REDSTONE EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY
09.2006 - 07.2009
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
10.2004 - 06.2006
Teacher
George Dixon International School
01.2004 - 04.2004
Teacher
PEOPLE’S COLLEGE
02.2002 - 05.2002
Water Quality Analyst
Al-control UK
09.1996 - 09.2000
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
04.1996 - 05.2000
Water Quality Analyst (Intern)
Portsmouth Water PLC
08.1990 - 06.1991
MPhil - Thesis title “FT-Raman Spectroscopic Studies of Keratins.”
UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD
BSc (Hons) - Applied Chemistry
UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH, LONDON
PGCE/FE - Post Graduate Certificate in Education / Further Education
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Similar Profiles
Miaomiao DengMiaomiao Deng
Teaching Assistant at University Of Delaware English Language InstituteTeaching Assistant at University Of Delaware English Language Institute
Mehdi ChajiMehdi Chaji
Acting AD, Student Success & Program Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (TMUELI)Acting AD, Student Success & Program Innovation at Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (TMUELI)
Reem AlsayeghReem Alsayegh
Lecturer at Umm Alqura University - English Language InstituteLecturer at Umm Alqura University - English Language Institute
MOHAMMED RABEEHURAHMANMOHAMMED RABEEHURAHMAN
QC Inspector – Welding/Mechanical at Superfire Engineering Pvt LtdQC Inspector – Welding/Mechanical at Superfire Engineering Pvt Ltd
Waad Al-hashdiWaad Al-hashdi
IT intern at FinPalIT intern at FinPal