
Manal Ahmed
An Experienced ESL teacherProfessional Summary
As an experienced English teacher with a master’s degree in TESOL, I have 18 years of classroom teaching and an IELTS band of 7.5 (General Training) and 7 (Academic). I am certified to teach IELTS and TOEFL, and can teach across all key stages. I am competent in computer-assisted educational resources as well as conducting action research on the newest educational topics.
Skills & Abilities
• Dynamic ESL teacher • Self-motivated
• Team leadership • Detail oriented
• Excellent bilingual translator • Problem solver
Current Employment
HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHER | NEW ACADEMY SCHOOL-DUBAI| AUGUST 2017 – PRESENT
I am currently employed for New Academy School, an American- curriculum based school since August 2017. As a high school English teacher, I am teaching grades 9-12.
Main Responsibilities
Teaching the American curriculum to students in grades 10 and 12, while establishing and communicating clear objectives to the students for all lessons, units and projects.
Designing daily lesson plans and units aligned with California Common Core Standards
Preparing students for benchmark exams such as MAP, CAT 4, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, TIMSS, PISA and EMSAT.
Helping students to achieve grade level proficiency levels in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Preparing intervention plans to address the weaknesses of low achievers based on data analysis.
Preparing enrichment programs that address high achievers’ learning expectations.
Preparing IEPs for my learners of determination (SEN students).
Planning and delivering rigorous lessons that are student centered, allow them to use their creativity and thinking skills and encourage their autonomous learning.
Assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, providing progress reports as required and communicating with parents while also providing families with opportunities for socialization and acculturation.
Devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources to meet my learners’ specific needs.
Organizing and getting involved in social and cultural activities such as sports competitions, school parties, dinners and excursions
Attending and contributing to professional development sessions
Preparing information for inspection visits (NEASC and KHDA) and other quality assurance exercises
Using the Student Information System to input grades.
Past Employment
ENGLISH TEACHER | AYSHA BINT OTHAMAN HIGH SCHOOL| SEPTEMBER 2001 – SEPTEMBER 2017
I have been employed through the Ministry of Education in the UAE and have taught English at Aysha Bint Othman High School for the past 13 years.
Main Responsibilities
Teaching the Cambridge English curriculum to students in grades 11 and 12.
Assessing student progress towards learning targets, objectives, expectations, and/or goals.
Participating in a variety of meetings and professional development activities for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and to improve student achievement
Integrating technology into lessons, including Smart Boards, Movie Maker, Pod Cast and Blogs
Establishing positive behavior classroom management through active engagement of learners and clear expectations
Providing modifications, using multiple teaching strategies, for learners from varying
backgrounds, such as English Language Learners, students with IEPs and gifted learners
Creating rapport with students from different cultural origins by fostering
positive and respectful setting, and building regular communication
SECONDARY TEACHER | MANARAH LANGUAGE SCHOOL | AUGUST 1998 – AUGUST 2001
Located in Cairo, Egypt, this is one of the largest schools in Egypt which adapts advanced levels of English Curricula.
Main Responsibilities
Teaching English Language & Literature for grades 9, 10 and 11.
Helping pupils to compete in different English skills
Tailoring English teaching methods and materials to suit the needs of individual students.
Planning, preparing and delivering lessons to a range of English classes.
Conducting up to 5 classes in one day.
Recording and monitoring a student’s attendance.
Marking work and giving appropriate feedback to pupils.
Preparing pupils for external examinations, such as GCSE and A-level.
Managing pupils’ behavior in the classroom and on the school premises.
Administrating examinations.
Education
Education
MASTER OF ARTS | MAY 2013 | AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH
• Major: TESOL
BACHELOR OF ARTS | MAY 1993 | AIN SHAMS UNIVERSTIY, FALCUTY OF AL-ALSUN
• Major: English Language and Literature
Professional Development
MacMillan Online conferences, November 2013.
TESOL Arabia Annual Conference. Dubai, March 2014.
Training on using Digital Question Bank. Ministry of Education, Dubai, January 2014.
Training on New National Curriculum, ministry of Education, Dubai. May 2014.
Understanding Language, University of Southampton 20th April to 17th May 2015 – Online course
Understanding IELTS, British Council, 11th May to 21st June 2016– Online course
Strategies For Success: Collaborative Curriculum Design, 22 August, 2017
Approaches To Learning (ATL): Teaching For Self-Regulated Learning, September, 2017
5 Steps To Creating A Dynamic Classroom Culture, November, 2017.
MAP Leadership and Teacher Summit, Dubai, February 22-23, 2019.
MAP Leadership and Teacher Summit, Dubai, April 27-28, 2019.
TESOL Arabia Annual Conference. Dubai, April, 20019.
Referees
• Jennifer Broa–a lead teacher–email: [email protected]–M: 0506863759
• Zelie Mdonnell – a lead teacher – email: [email protected]
• Habiba Al Mazrouee–a principal–email:[email protected]– M:0504844104
Recognitions
A faculty learning member, Oregon University, USA since January 2019.
Granted the “Employee with Outstanding Performance” Award from the Authority of Federal Authority for Government Human Resources - 2014
A Certificate of Appreciation from Sharjah Educational Bureau for achieving high rates in IELTS preparation course I have planned in 2013-2014
A Certificate of Appreciation from Ministry of Education for my contribution during the induction and orientation weeks.
Excellent final appraisals and reports from different English supervisors.
Personal Information
DOB: July 23rd, 1972
Nationality: Egyptian
Visa Type: Resident Visa
Marital Status: Divorced
No. of dependent: 1
Driving License: Yes
Languages
• Arabic: Mother tongue • English: Excellent
• French: Moderate • Japanese: Beginner
Last Resume Update | May 20, 2019 |
Address | Cairo, Egypt |
[email protected] | |
Phone Number | +971506384684 |