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Education
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M. Sharifa Usuf

English Teacher
Wattala
M. Sharifa Usuf

Summary

Confident teacher delivering results-focused teaching for consistent, measurable academic achievement. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility.

Patient and effectual , proficient in instructing students. Committed to instilling comprehensive understanding of language and culture through imaginative and efficient lesson plans.

Overview

21
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education
5
Languages

Work History

Lyceum International School, Wattala

SEN LanguageTeacher
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • As Special Education teacher for grades 9 to 10, specialize in preparing students with special needs for their O/L examinations in Pearson, Cambridge English and Local curriculum
  • Provide targeted instruction, accommodations, and support to help these students succeed in their language proficiency assessments.
  • Maintain and apply for Access Arrangements necessary to accommodate students during their O/L examinations.
  • Tailor Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) for each student to facilitate customized learning.
  • Mentored junior staff members, contributing to their professional growth and fostering positive work environment
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners, ensuring effective collaboration on joint projects and initiatives

Al Bayan Model School, Jeddah

English Teacher
2013.09 - 2017.05 (3 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • As an English teacher, my role is to inspire a love for language and literature in my students
  • I design engaging lessons that focus on developing strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • I foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can explore various literary genres, analyze texts, and express their ideas confidently
  • Through effective instruction and personalized feedback, I aim to empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners in the realm of English language and literature.

Dhahran Ahliya Schools

English Language Teacher
2011.10 - 2012.01 (3 months)

Job overview

Part time Language Teacher for middle school

Al Bayan Model School

English Language Teacher
2009.01 - 2011.09 (2 years & 8 months)

Job overview

Language Teacher for speakers of other languages.

English Language Teacher
2007.02 - 2008.06 (1 year & 4 months)

Job overview

Language Teacher for speakers of other languages.

Fast Directions Advertising Company

Overseas Sales Secretary
2004.08 - 2006.09 (2 years & 1 month)

Job overview

Maintained contacts from foreign suppliers.

AlBarakah International School

English Language and Math Teacher
2002.09 - 2003.06 (9 months)

Job overview

Language Teacher for speakers of other languages. and primary Math Teacher.

Education

Open University of Sri Lanka Colombo

Bachelor of Arts from English And Teaching
2018.05 - Current (6 years & 4 months)

University Overview

Innovatus Campus, Sri Lanka University Of Cambodia

Bachelor of Science from Clinical And Counseling Psychology
2023.05 - Current (1 year & 4 months)

University Overview

London Teacher Training College Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Some College (No Degree) from Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language
2013.01 - 2017.01 (4 years)

University Overview

British Council Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Some College (No Degree) from Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
2010.01 - 2011.12 (1 year & 11 months)

University Overview

Penn Foster Pennsylvania USA

Some College (No Degree) from Career Diploma in Freelance Writing
2006.06 - 2008.01 (1 year & 7 months)

University Overview

Skills

Encourage and motivate students to their maximum potential

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    Member of Toastmasters Club

    President - Lyceum Wattala Toastmasters Club - 2019 -2020

    Vice President of Education - Wattal Toastmasters Club- 2020 - 2021

    President - Wattala Toastmasters Club - 2021 - 2022

    Teacher in Charge - Debate Club (Lyceum International School - Wattala)

    Faculty Advisor - Model United Nations Club (Lyceum International School - Wattala)

    Conducted a workshop on Effective use of English in the workplace - DIMO BENZ - Colombo

    Conducted Reading Seminars for parents of Primary Section

Timeline

Innovatus Campus, Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Science from Clinical And Counseling Psychology
2023.05 - Current (1 year & 4 months)
Open University of Sri Lanka
Bachelor of Arts from English And Teaching
2018.05 - Current (6 years & 4 months)
SEN LanguageTeacher
Lyceum International School
2018.01 - Current (6 years & 8 months)
English Teacher
Al Bayan Model School
2013.09 - 2017.05 (3 years & 8 months)
London Teacher Training College
Some College (No Degree) from Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language
2013.01 - 2017.01 (4 years)
English Language Teacher
Dhahran Ahliya Schools
2011.10 - 2012.01 (3 months)
British Council
Some College (No Degree) from Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
2010.01 - 2011.12 (1 year & 11 months)
English Language Teacher
Al Bayan Model School
2009.01 - 2011.09 (2 years & 8 months)
English Language Teacher
2007.02 - 2008.06 (1 year & 4 months)
Penn Foster
Some College (No Degree) from Career Diploma in Freelance Writing
2006.06 - 2008.01 (1 year & 7 months)
Overseas Sales Secretary
Fast Directions Advertising Company
2004.08 - 2006.09 (2 years & 1 month)
English Language and Math Teacher
AlBarakah International School
2002.09 - 2003.06 (9 months)
M. Sharifa UsufEnglish Teacher