CV
- 1. Mohammad Shaqra Telephone: 079 951 7740 Email: [email protected], 1 Objectives: Teaching English as a second language necessitates the delivering of the language in diverse cultural settings. This requires the implementation of effective teaching strategies such as guiding, motivating, and evaluating. Communicative approaches insure a learning environment facilitate the fulfilment of student’s individualized needs. Presently, I am looking to be incorporated among a professional team seeking the success of a highly reputable language institution, in which my experience is blended with theirs into achieving the set goals. Professional strengths include: Knowing the content and how to teach it Assessing, providing feedback and reporting on learner’s achievements Planning and implementing communicative learning approaches Improving learner’s listening and speaking, reading and writing skills Creating and maintaining supportive and safe learning environments Engaging professionally with colleagues and administrators Teaching strengths include: IELTS ACT TOEFL IBT SAT TOEFL A1.A2.B1,B2,C Levels Abstract: Profession: English Language Teacher & Instructor Experience: Seven years _ adults & schools Qualification: IH Certificate in Teaching English methodologies (CELTA equivalent) Certified English Teacher by the Ministry of Education, Jordan Degree: Bachelor's Diverse working environments: The United States of America, Qatar and Jordan
- 2. Mohammad Shaqra Telephone: 079 951 7740 Email: [email protected], 2 Work Experience 1) Employer: Ali Baba educational academy Position: Senior English Instructor Period: August 2014 to present Major task: ESL Instructor Tasks: Adapt classroom environment to fulfil learner’s needs; Implement modern and dynamic teaching methods; Teach variable levels of the English language; Prepare student for international tests ( IELTS, TOEFL, SAT & ACT); Ability to accommodate different age groups – teens and adults; Facilitate pair and group work methods; Prepare and develop plans, teaching resources, tests, quizzes and assessments; Assist student in mastering spoken and written English skills; Maintain student’s progress records; Use social media to provide further assistance; The ability to work with a multi-national team including native speakers. 2) Employer: Alkhader Modern Schools – Amman, Jordan Position: English Language Teacher Period: September 2014 to June 2015 Major task: School Teacher Tasks: Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes; Teach student about the content of English Language including listening & speaking, reading & writing skills; Teach student proper grammar and sentence construction; Create educational resources to be used in classroom activities; Select and use a range of different learning resources and technologies; Assign reading materials including classic and contemporary novels; Provide background on authors' life and works; Plan, prepare and deliver curriculum activities to achieve tasks; Prepare and submit daily & weekly lesson plans; Evaluate and assess student’s performance; Enhance classroom atmosphere into achieving maximum partic ipation; Attend to student’s individualised needs; Prepare and mark homework, worksheets, exams & quizzes; Collect appropriate feedback for further improvements; Discuss the model answers with student; Prepare and conduct remedial sessions; Involve student in decision making; Maintain student’s academic and behavioural records; Read and stay abreast of current topics in education; Research new topic areas and maintain up-to-date subject knowledge; Help in managing student’s behaviours in the classroom and on school premises;
- 3. Mohammad Shaqra Telephone: 079 951 7740 Email: [email protected], 3 Coordinate with school specialists concerning special needs and talented student; Coordinate with administration throughout achieving set goals and objectives; Follow rules and regulations; Achieve School’s vision & philosophy; Effective participation in departmental and parental meetings; Organise and participate in extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activity: Prepared and conducted the following activity; Activity: Introduction to writing Period: 24 hours Activity aims: Introducing types of writing. 3) Employer: Irth Educational Academy – Doha, Qatar Position: Senior English Instructor Period: August 2012 to July 2014 Major task: ESL Instructor Tasks: The required tasks are exactly as the ones mentioned at Ali Baba educational academy. Additional responsibilities: Name: Ali Bin Jassim Secondary School – Bani Hajer, Qatar Position: English Language Teacher Principle: Extracurricular activity Period: Second term - school year 2013 / 2014 School Tasks: Adapt learning materials to match school curriculum; Teach the content of English language; Teach grammar & sentence construction; Improve student listening & speaking, reading & writing skills; Teach phonetics, stresses & word pronunciation; Prepare worksheets and quizzes; Present visual learning aids; Evaluate student’s performance; Maintain student achievement records; Initiate and maintain a constructive learning environment; Prepare and submit lesson plans; Meet course and school-wide goals. Achievement: A letter of recommendation
- 4. Mohammad Shaqra Telephone: 079 951 7740 Email: [email protected], 4 4) Employer: Almiqat School – Amman, Jordan Position: English Language Teacher Period: October 2009 to June 2012 Tasks: The required tasks are exactly as the ones mentioned at Al Kader Modern Schools Achievements: Distinguished teacher for the years of 2010, 2011 and 2012 A letter of recommendation 5) Employer: IRTH Academy Educational Centre – Amman, Jordan Position: English Language Instructor Period: October 2010 to August 2012 Major Task: ESL Instructor Other Work Experience: 6) Employer: British Petroleum Amoco – Illinois, U.S.A. Position: Field Manger Period: From November 1995 to July 2006 Achievements: A letter of recommendation Education: 1990; Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering Trainings & Courses: IH course From October 2014 to April 2015, England, UK Completed 120 hours of teaching methodologies Teacher’s preparation course by the ministry of education From October 2009 to November 2009 Other courses Teaching Methods Teachers’ preparations Class management Computer Test Preparation Translation Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Internet and Social Media
- 5. Mohammad Shaqra Telephone: 079 951 7740 Email: [email protected], 5 Teaching Competences Collaborative Committed Effective Communicator Ethical Innovative Inclusive Positive Reflective Languages: Arabic: Very good (Written & Spoken) – Native Language English: Fluent (Written & Spoken) – American Accent Hobbies: Reading, walking & surfing the Internet Personal Information: Name: Mohammad Omar Shaqra Date of Birth: 15/09/1966 Place of Birth: Kuwait Nationality: Jordanian Gender: Male Material Status: Married Driving License: Current Jordanian driving license References: Available upon request