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
2009.09 - 2025.08
- 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
2006.09 - 2009.07
- Taught KS3 Science and Geography.
- IGCSE Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Geography to mixed ability classes.
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
Birmingham
2004.10 - 2006.06
- Taught mainly Science to KS3, KS4 students privately.
Teacher
George Dixon International School
Edgbaston, Birmingham
2004.01 - 2004.04
- 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
2002.02 - 2002.05
- 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
1996.09 - 2000.09
- 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
1996.04 - 2000.05
- Taught Science and Mathematics privately to KS3, KS4 pupils.
Water Quality Analyst (Intern)
Portsmouth Water PLC
Hampshire
1990.08 - 1991.06
- 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
2009.09 - 2025.08
Teacher
REDSTONE EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY
2006.09 - 2009.07
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
2004.10 - 2006.06
Teacher
George Dixon International School
2004.01 - 2004.04
Teacher
PEOPLE’S COLLEGE
2002.02 - 2002.05
Water Quality Analyst
Al-control UK
1996.09 - 2000.09
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
1996.04 - 2000.05
Water Quality Analyst (Intern)
Portsmouth Water PLC
1990.08 - 1991.06
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