Vahid Ellis

High-energy educator with solid background educating students in English and ESL classroom settings. Maintains organized and disciplined classroom environments devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences. Forward thinking and passionate educator with aspirations of transitioning to teaching Physical Education.

July 2019 - Current

Fitness Coach | New York, New York

• Lead individualized in-person/virtual exercise sessions incorporating aerobic and anaerobic workouts.
• Work with clients to access fitness levels, set goals and monitor progress.
• Lead energetic and results-driven sessions for diverse age groups and fitness levels.
• Aid clients with proper nutrition advice, including designing meal plans.

February 2019 - February 2019

Morning Stretch and Meditation Coach | Savaneta, Aruba

• Designed and conducted morning stretch and meditation sessions for the participants of the FOCUS Retreat.

• June 2021 | IB Examiner – ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE / Diploma/Career-related Programme
• July 2007 | TESOL Certification (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) with Merit.
• January 2014 | KMUN Certificate of Participation - Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
• January 2013 | Completed Training in First Language English Component 4 Cambridge International Examinations
• January 2013 | Certificate of Achievement - 3rd Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School - Conference Excellence
• January 2012 | Certificate of Achievement - 2nd Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School Conference - Student Centered Learning
• January 2012 | Completed Training in English as a Second Language - Cambridge International Examinations
• August 2019 | Level 2 Certification in Fitness Instructing (Gym)
• August 2019 | Level 3 Certification in Personal Training

• Designed and developed coursebooks that are currently being taught from in the United Arab Emirates.
• Designed highly effective lesson plans to ensure total English acquisition and comprehension for all students, and developed highly engaging activities in order to meet and exceed academic standards.
• Consistently maintains a high customer satisfaction rating as a fitness professional.

I enjoy working out, personal training clients and promoting a healthy lifestyle, Completed three Spartan Races (2019, 2018, 2016), Training Capoeira (a Brazilian martial art), Playing the acoustic guitar, performing and recording, Writing (poetry, song lyrics, etc.), Attending live concerts and visiting museums, Teaching and motivating students of all levels and capacities, I love to travel and immerse myself in different cultures.

Certificate of Appreciation - For participation in CAS Charity Trip to Mozambique (2016), Certificate of Appreciation – For participation in CAS Charity Trip to Cambodia (2015), Certificate of Attendance – “Learning Styles” Professional Development Session (2015), Certificate of Participation – Rotary Club of Adliya, Bahrain Model United Nations, Employee of the Month – Abdulrahman Kanoo International School (October 2014)