Abdirahman Mohamed

Abdirahman Jama (IELTS, MA, BA, CELTA) DLI/EFL Instructor TEL: EMAIL: NATIONALITY: HEALTH: +966 --British Excellent Summary Over 11 years teaching English experience as an EFL instructor MA in Applied Linguistics & TESOL Experience teaching DLI to Royal Saudi Air Force cadets Enthusiastic, driven and committed to produce excellent results IELTS tutor to private clients, in-person students and online candidates too. Education & Training University of Anglia Ruskin University MA – MA Applied Linguistics & TESOL: Distinction (2018 – 2019) University of London Metropolitan BA – (Hons) Business Studies: 2:2 (2002 – 2006) Croydon College A-Levels (English Language, Psychology, Economics, Business studies) 3 B's- Warwick park Secondary School (1991 – 1999 10 GCSEs including English Literature & Language and German 10 A-Cs (1991 – 1999) Defense Language Institute English Teacher course (DLI America) DLI course for Blue Force American Language Course (ALC) Completed and certified CELTA Qualification CELTA (Teaching English as a Foreign Language course) Pass achieved Highlights • • • I teach instructional hours professionally by using the different teaching techniques and strategies that include skills integration. My duties involve preparing DLI quizzes for students of all levels and also to provide analytical feedback for students’ performances. I am also an IELTS tutor in my free time. Extra support is provided by myself in order that I may evaluate and provide valuable feedback for improvement. • • • I have a strong and thorough understanding of technology, its uses, and its importance in teaching EFL and DLI. Frequently use multi-media and the latest technology to aid in learning & development. Previously having been listening and grammar coordinator, I was responsible for the making of exams for entire programs at KKU. Experience IELTS Tutor (Private) • • • • 2017 – current Over three years of experience teaching IELTS Academic IELTS and General IELTS Taught many clients and raised them up to a 6.5 which is the average to study abroad Lesson planning and specifically catered lessons for specific skills e.g. Listening or Speaking DLI Instructor (Blueforce), King Abdulaziz Airbase, Dhahran, KSA • • • • • • • • • DLI Instructor (ARX Aerospace & Defence), King Abdulaziz Airbase, Dhahran, KSA • • • • • • • • • • 07/2013 to 08/2017 Teaching English as a second language to preparatory year students aged 18-22 On average, teaching three lectures per day Attending PD workshops for personal development in teaching. Maintaining good KPI scores for PMA assessment (Performance Management Assessment) Key Skills • • • • • • • 08/2017 to 09/2019 August 2017 - Sept 2019 as an EFL instructor specifically trained to teach DLI to Royal Saudi Air force cadets. Teach with clear aims meeting course objectives which are reviewed at the end of each lesson. Use performance and proficiency orientated activities and engage students in task based activities. Arrange and implement weekly quizzes and extra homework activities for cadets to improve. Report to senior management and effectively work individually and as part of a strong team. Using multi-media and appropriate teaching aids and resources effectively and in a proactive manner. Work one-to-one with weaker students to provide remedial classes and help them improve. Carry out all necessary administrative duties accurately and on-time especially in regards to student attendance, testing, feedback and student welfare and discipline. Maintain effective classroom management and discipline in accordance with military & school guidelines and policies. Continuously keep abreast of developments in English language teaching methodology & actively participate in PD and training on a regular basis by Aviation Australia. EFL Instructor, King Saud University, Riyadh, KSA • • • • 09/2019 - current October 2019 to present (ongoing) – trained DLI instructor Using multi-media and appropriate teaching aids and resources effectively and in a proactive manner. Maintain effective classroom management and discipline in accordance with military & school guidelines and policies. Report to senior management & work effectively with other members of staff in a professional manner. Carry out all necessary administrative duties accurately and on-time especially in regards to student attendance, testing, feedback and student welfare and discipline. Flexible in teaching a range of books Punctual and extremely well-disciplined Maintain effective classroom management and discipline in accordance with military & school guidelines and policies. Continuously keep abreast of developments in English language teaching methodology & actively participate in PD and training on a regular basis by Aviation Australia. DLI trained: Excellent Planning/Organization: Excellent Research for all purposes: Excellent Communication Skills: Excellent Computing & Academic Skills: Excellent Teaching English as a foreign language: Experienced and Excellent Writing creatively and academically: Excellent REFEREES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST