Saqib Ashraf
Summary
A dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development for diverse learners. Skilled in creating student-centered, interactive lessons that enhance learning outcomes. Experienced in instructional design, integrating innovative teaching strategies and technology. Proven ability to collaborate in multicultural environments to improve course content and student performance. Seeking a new challenge in a dynamic, innovative setting.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Academic Tutor & Course Developer
The University of Bradford
1 2024 - 6 2024
- Delivered classes to international students, tailoring content to diverse learning needs and ensuring accessibility across cultural backgrounds.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their learning process, setting goals and tracking progress towards those objectives.
- Led the redesign of academic skills modules for international students, improving learning outcomes and course effectiveness through instructional design.
- Used data analytics to assess and continuously refine curriculum content for better results.
English Language Teacher
British Council Online
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Designed and delivered online English for Life and IELTS courses, integrating e-learning platforms and tools to enhance learner engagement.
- Collaborated with marketing to create YouTube videos promoting course content and expanding outreach.
- Reviewed and adapted teaching materials to meet evolving learner needs and digital learning trends.
- Developed differentiated lesson plans, focusing on flexibility and personalized instruction for diverse learning styles.
English Tutor & Materials Development
Whitgift Summer School
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed dynamic, daily lesson plans, integrating interactive activities to foster an engaging learning environment.
- Coordinated with academic teams to align the syllabus with specific learning outcomes, resulting in a cohesive and effective educational experience.
- Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
English Language Tutor
British Council Vietnam
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Taught learners aged 5-17 and adults, attending and delivering professional development workshops.
- Developed and launched a nationwide 1+1 Presentation Skills course, creating original lessons and materials.
- Led curriculum development for two levels and managed instructional strategies for a team of 8+ teachers.
- Evaluated and improved materials based on feedback, ensuring continuous course improvement.
English Language Tutor
Westgate
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Collaborated with a team of 3 teachers to deliver 7 classes daily for the extracurricular course at Rikkyo University.
- Created high-quality lessons focused on communicative fluency to engage university students of varying ages.
- Managed the creation and delivery of lessons to be delivered by the team, developing engaging instructional strategies for university-level learners.
- Worked with faculty to redesign outdated curricula, introducing innovative methods to improve communication skills.
English Language Teacher
ILA Vietnam
01.2015 - 04.2016
- Planned and delivered engaging and creative lessons to younger learners aged 4-18, as well as adults.
- Successfully employed new technology as an instructional tool
- Ensured all administrative duties were completed promptly.
- Consistently scored highly (80-95%) on customer satisfaction surveys.
- Greatly developed and improved teaching and classroom management style through regular observation and feedback.
English Language Teacher
Thames Valley Summer Schools
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Created creative daily lesson plans, working from the original syllabus to engage students aged 8-17 years.
- Taught 150 lessons (100 hours) and achieved a pass rate of more than 90% in end-of-course speaking tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Linguistics & English Language Teaching
University of Leeds
08.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies & TESOL
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2009 - 06.2013
Skills
Wide-ranging Subject Knowledge
Creative & Differentiated Instruction
Teacher Training & Development
Curriculum Design & Development
Interactive Instructional Learning Strategies
Learning Management System (LMS)
Learning & Data Management Skills
Learning Theory
Pedagogical Knowledge
Certification
IELTS Speaking Examiner
Timeline
IELTS Speaking Examiner
06-2024
English Tutor & Materials Development
Whitgift Summer School
07.2023 - 08.2023
English Language Teacher
British Council Online
11.2022 - 01.2024
TYLEC ( Teaching English to Younger Learners)
06-2018
English Language Tutor
British Council Vietnam
06.2017 - 03.2022
English Language Tutor
Westgate
05.2016 - 12.2016
English Language Teacher
ILA Vietnam
01.2015 - 04.2016
Master of Arts - Linguistics & English Language Teaching
University of Leeds
08.2013 - 09.2014
English Language Teacher
Thames Valley Summer Schools
07.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Education Studies & TESOL
Sheffield Hallam University
09.2009 - 06.2013
Academic Tutor & Course Developer
The University of Bradford
1 2024 - 6 2024
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