HOD-English Department

• Oct 2022 - Present

English/EAL Coordinator

• Aug 2021 - Oct 2022

Literacy Coordinator

• Oct 2019 - Aug 2021

• Identification of students with literacy needs• Planning and implementation of literacy intervention programs that improve and sustain progress• Provided literacy curriculum support and training across departments that further encouraged the development of teaching and learning programs, which addressed the needs of mixed ability classes, including students whose literacy levels placed them at risk• Developed a literacy policy• Provided support to targeted subject planning teams in the development of a teaching and learning program which includes a systematic and explicit approach to literacy development• Disseminated information to literacy support teachers regarding developments in literacy research, programs, methodology and available resources• Worked closely with the EAL and Teaching and Learning Heads to encourage professional development in the area of literacy across learning areas and also to promote and implement cutting edge literacy initiatives• Introduced and spread awareness of literacy through the implementation of campaigns and initiatives Show less

EAL /English Teacher

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2021

• Taught English and EAL across Key Stages 3 to 5 • Planned and developed appropriate, comprehensive, high quality EAL programs which met the students’ needs and secured good outcome.• Monitored the impact of support strategies and adapted as necessary to ensure that these programs secured better outcomes for underperforming EAL students• Identified students with additional learning needs and planned individualised lessons• Supported various departments to create and modify resources accessible for EAL students• Planned and delivered whole school CPD sessions on how to best achieve success with EAL students • Planned and delivered K3 Geography classes for students with EAL needs • Tracked and monitored pupil progress against target grades• Promoted multinational students’ reading interests and skills by creating cutting edge activities Show less

Instructor

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

• Taught ‘English Communication Skills’ and ‘Report Writing’ to students with different backgrounds • Carried out action researches in classes to identify specific needs of students • Did academic research and attended international conferences as a presenter • Taught ‘English Communication Skills’ and ‘Report Writing’ to students with different backgrounds • Carried out action researches in classes to identify specific needs of students • Did academic research and attended international conferences as a presenter

EAL/ESL Teacher/ Form tutor

• Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

• Provided substantial EAL support for multinational students across the school • Form tutor for year 6 • Prepared students for IGCSE- ESL by employing past papers • Designed and implemented materials and tests based on IGCSE past papers • Provided substantial EAL support for multinational students across the school • Form tutor for year 6 • Prepared students for IGCSE- ESL by employing past papers • Designed and implemented materials and tests based on IGCSE past papers

Instructor

• Sep 1998 - Jun 2011

• Taught different streams of English Prepatory School • Designed and implemented course materials and test papers for ESP classes for various departments • Organised and supported a range of activities to raise student interest in learning English: speaking club and writing short story competition • Planned, prepared and reviewed school curriculum and tests with other members of the department • Taught different streams of English Prepatory School • Designed and implemented course materials and test papers for ESP classes for various departments • Organised and supported a range of activities to raise student interest in learning English: speaking club and writing short story competition • Planned, prepared and reviewed school curriculum and tests with other members of the department