Aamina Nihar
Summary
Passionate English as Second Language (ESL) teacher dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning environment. Implements traditional and innovative methods to encourage students to learn, understand and use English language. Certified in Teaching English as a Second Language with an award of Bachelor of Arts Honours in TESL. Possess outstanding teaching experience in both in-classroom curriculum delivery as well as online learning platforms.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English as a Second Language (ESL) Trainee Teacher
English Language teacher
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Ampara
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked with average of 30 students per class (In both university and school).
- Understood the working contexts and provided instructions accordingly.
- Designed new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Personalized instruction based on students' needs, interests, expectations and level of knowledge.
- Supplemented instruction and improved students' understanding by preparing effective slides to teach the lessons with the usage of relevant audio-visual aids such as pictures, videos and so on.
- Prepared learning activities and games beyond the module provided based on needs and interests of students with the available learning resources.
- Began each session with a usual conversation in order to establish a rapport and good bond with students.
- Incorporated different methods of teaching and techniques to teach (Mainly to teach the grammar and vocabulary parts).
- Constructed a friendly and captivating classroom to make students fully engage in the lessons.
- Maintained a reflective journal entry to reflect upon my own teaching.
- Maintained student online surveys to evaluate my own teaching and to diagnose students' problems in learning.
- Utilized positive reinforcement and delivered relevant and clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Focused much on learner centered learning and provided students ample time to practice and use what they learned.
- Used appropriate and effective error correction methods and techniques.
- Developed learning activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
English Language teacher
03.2022 - 04.2022
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL)
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sri LankaSkills
- Effective oral and written communication
- Interactive teaching
- ESL instructional methods
- Lesson planning
- Instructional plan implementation
- Presentation
- Microsoft office (MS Word and Powerpoint slides)
- Google slides
- Technology integration
- Classroom Management
- Time Management
- A flexible approach to work
Accomplishments
- Achieved Second Class Honours in the completion of the degree program (TESL).
- Conducted on-site and virtual lectures in South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
- Achieved B level grade in my research on "Relationship between English Language Proficiency and Academic Performance: A study on students of English as a Second Language at South Eastern University of Sri Lanka".
- Achieved B+ level grade in Portfolio Assignment.
- Earned one-month contract to work in Kuli/Bandarakoswatta Al Misbah Muslim Maha Vidyalaya School teaching ESL to Tamil-speaking students of KS3 and KS4.
- Attained many appreciations and commendations from the upper management for my work ethics, proficiency and efficiency in way of teaching and use of language.
Certification
- Bachelor of Arts Honours in Teaching English as a Second Language (BA Hons. in TESL), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka : 2018 - 2021
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Sinhala
Advanced
C1
Timeline
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
English Language teacher
03.2022 - 04.2022
English as a Second Language (ESL) Trainee Teacher
English Language teacher
07.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL)
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka