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Dursa Abdullahi

Teacher Of English As Second Language
Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Devoted Instructor with outstanding knowledge of curriculum design and deep understanding of teaching English as a Second Language. Proven success in involving all types of students in classrooms and working tirelessly for student comprehension. Motivated to learn, grow and excel as an ESL Instructor.

Overview

3
3
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

TEFL Instructor

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - Current
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Developed classroom guidelines and assignment rules to communicate expectations.
  • Administered exams to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.

Elementary School Teacher

Aflah Center
Bloomington, MN
09.2016 - 01.2021
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.

ESL Instructor

International Rescue Committee, IRC
San Diego, CA
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with Immigrant/Refugee communities providing one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

California State University - San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
08.2009 - 05.2015

Teacher of English As Second Language (TESL/TEFL)

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
02.2021 - 04.2021

Skills

    Classroom management

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Timeline

TEFL Instructor

San Diego State University
02.2021 - Current

Teacher of English As Second Language (TESL/TEFL)

San Diego State University
02.2021 - 04.2021

Elementary School Teacher

Aflah Center
09.2016 - 01.2021

ESL Instructor

International Rescue Committee, IRC
05.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Human Development

California State University - San Marcos
08.2009 - 05.2015

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