Fathima Shamra
English Lecturer/ Academic Cordinator
Colombo
Summary
Dynamic lecturer with over 10 years of successful experience in teaching English language to ESL and EFL learners. Renowned for delivering engaging lectures supported by helpful materials and meticulous classroom management. Experienced in teaching diverse students, from primary school children to adult learners and university undergraduates. Committed to individual student success and fostering a comprehensive understanding of the subject.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lecturer-English
Aquinas College of Higher Studies
01.2016 - Current
- Teacher's Training (TESL), Diploma Courses (English and English Literature ), ESP (English for Professional) and EAP
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process of both ESL and EFL students to cater the individual needs of the learners.
Academic Coordinator
Virtual Academy
01.2019 - Current
- IGCSE - Cambridge/ Edexcel
- Enhanced curriculum quality by collaborating with faculty and reviewing course materials.
Lecturer -Lingua Skill (Cambridge)
Wisdom Business Academy
01.2025 - Current
- Evaluated student progress through B2 level to C2 level through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
IELTS Instructor
Freelancer
05.2023 - Current
- Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
- Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
- Tutored students struggling with specific barriers to learning.
English/Eng.Lit Instructor (IGCSE/Edexcel)
01.2022 - Current
- Individual and Group classes according to the preference of the students are conducted.
- Related tailored course material to students' levels along with assessments (Unit) and timely feedback are provided.
Teacher-English
Zahira College
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards of Primary grades.
- Served as a Teacher in charge of Cub Scout and involved in other co-curricular activities provided sufficient support to ensure that the goals for each stage/badge are achieved.
Teacher - English Literature
Crescent School International
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Optimised the active participation of learners in appreciation of literature and encouraged for further readings.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary, junior and senior school students.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Education
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) - Multidisciplinary
University of Kelaniya
Kelaniya, Sri Lanka 05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Education in English, B.Ed. (Hons) - Education - First Class
AQUINAS COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIES
COLOMBO, COLOMBO 08 09.2019 - 04.2024
Certificate in Teaching IELTS - Distinction
ST. GEORGE INTERNATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE
05.2022 - 09.2022
Diploma in English Teaching Education (DETE) - Education - Merit
AQUINAS COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIES
COLOMBO, COLOMBO 08 01.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma in English - Distinction
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka 02.2010 - 07.2010
Academic- General - G.C.E A/L
Skills
- Academic research
- Subject expertise
- Differentiated instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum creation
Accomplishments
- Achieved a Gold Medal at the end of the course; bachelors of Education (Hons) in English by securing First Class with 3.9 GPA
- Was awarded a Gold Medal at the Research symposium for presenting my Research -
'Enhancement of Vocabulary Development through Instructional Strategy.'
Timeline
Lecturer -Lingua Skill (Cambridge)
Wisdom Business Academy
01.2025 - Current
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) - Multidisciplinary
University of Kelaniya
05.2024 - Current
IELTS Instructor
Freelancer
05.2023 - Current
Certificate in Teaching IELTS - Distinction
ST. GEORGE INTERNATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE
05.2022 - 09.2022
English/Eng.Lit Instructor (IGCSE/Edexcel)
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Education in English, B.Ed. (Hons) - Education - First Class
AQUINAS COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIES
09.2019 - 04.2024
Academic Coordinator
Virtual Academy
01.2019 - Current
Lecturer-English
Aquinas College of Higher Studies
01.2016 - Current
Teacher-English
Zahira College
01.2015 - 01.2020
Teacher - English Literature
Crescent School International
01.2013 - 01.2015
Diploma in English Teaching Education (DETE) - Education - Merit
AQUINAS COLLEGE OF HIGHER STUDIES
01.2013 - 01.2014
Diploma in English - Distinction
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
02.2010 - 07.2010
Academic- General - G.C.E A/L
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