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Sameera A.

Academic English Tutoring, Creative Writing
  • Suggested rate
    £675 / day
  • Experience8-15 years
  • Response rate100%
  • Response time1 hour
The project will begin once you accept Sameera's quote.
Location and workplace preferences
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Can work on-site at your office in
  • and around Abu Dhabi (up to 50km)
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Skill set (8)
Sameera in a few words
UK Qualified and experienced English Instructor with 10 years of university and
overall 17 years of international teaching experience. Proven track record of
creating a learning environment that is conducive to learning. Extensive
knowledge of exam preparation EMSAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and IGCSE English with
special focus on writing skills. Expert in student centred lessons, curriculum
development, designing assessments, and conducting critical thinking, writing
workshops. Well-versed in motivating EAL students (all ages) to meet learning
objectives.
Experience
  • Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training institute (ADVETI)
    English Instructor/ Stage Leader / ELC Member / Drama Club
    September 2017 - Today (7 years and 8 months)
    Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

    • Teaching English language skills in a multilevel classroom.
    • Designed and implemented a curriculum for an English writing course
    • Used effective writing strategies such as paraphrasing, reviewing, proofreading, and using P.E.E.L. paragraphing.
    • Work closely with line managers/teachers to conduct biweekly stage-level meetings (keeping teachers abreast of best practices/ notices/ updates) Expert user of Blackboard and other learning management systems (LMS) and online teaching tools Achievements:
    • Designing Grammar + Writing assessments on Blackboard for 200 students administered on 23rd February 2023, level wide exam
    • Successfully set up an English Language Centre for 'at-risk' students
    • Fostered creativity by using various software ( Blackboard, Google docs)
    • Improved students speaking through extra-curricular activities such as role plays, presentations, and competitions.
    • Scored outstanding in 3 consecutive lesson observations ( 14/15)
    • 80% pass rate in the EMSAT exam
  • Royal Holloway, University of London
    EAP Instructor
    July 2017 - August 2017 (1 month)
    London, UK

    • Engaging, academic student-led lessons throughout an EAP (IELTs course)
    • Feedback through one-to-one tutorials
    • Peer assessment to review written assignments and reading
    • Used 'Turn it in' for submitting, marking and moderating coursework
    • Attending standardization workshops with the PELP department, working out strategies for standardized marking
    • Identifying students at risk and ensuring that a remedial learning plan is in place Achievements: 15 /18 students successfully entered their Master's course. Interviewed and passed for an EAP post at Kings College London to teach students enrolled on Phds and Master programs Designed and administered speaking presentations assessments that accurately measure students' language proficiency, and provided constructive feedback to students.
  • Istituto Marangoni
    IELST Instructor
    October 2015 - February 2016 (4 months)
    London, UK

    • IELTS preparation course to foundation year and pre-master students score at band 6.5 and above
    • Diagnostic tests and Individual Learning Plans
    • Designed and ran critical writing workshops for improving written assignments (4,500 words)
    • Contemporary teaching methods to improve student writing and reading band scores
    • conducting and marking mock exams (Reading and Writing)
    • Moodle – Homework assignments and using study group portal
    • Achieved 90% success in student's IELTS results, with students passed in their first attempt
    • Improved band scores from a 4.5 to a 6.5 through student centred lessons, IELTS writing techniques in 3 weeks.
Recommendations
Education
  • Certificate - , Get Interactive - Practical Teaching with Technology
    UCL
    2021
    Certificate - , Get Interactive - Practical Teaching with Technology
  • Master of Arts
    Birkbeck, University of London
    2016
    Master's degree, MA in TESOL
  • CELTA , Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    International House Dubai
    2011
    CELTA , Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor