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Vahid Ellis

Vahid Ellis

Physical Education Teacher
New York,NY
"What we do in life, echoes in eternity."
Marcus Aurelius

Summary

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.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language

Work History

Homework Cafe Teacher & Mentor

Fusion Academy - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
09.2023 - Current
  • Monitored student progress and provided guidance on how to improve study habits.
  • Organized activities for students to build relationships, promote team building, and foster collaboration.
  • Encouraged students to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss challenges they are facing in school or life.

Full-Time Substitute Teacher -

Wadleigh Visual & Performing Arts Secondary School
New York, NY
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Enforce classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Implement lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Facilitate activities and discussions to improve retention of course concepts.

Curriculum Author -

CDU Ministry of Education
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Joined a team of curriculum authors, produced the new ASP English Curriculum across grades 6-9, including scope and sequence creation, authoring, editorial work and design.
  • Produced curriculum materials that meet international benchmarks.
  • Worked along side the Cambridge University Press to ensure international quality standards and benchmarks are adhered to in the development of the curriculum.

English Teacher -

Al Khalidiya & Humaid Bin Abdulaziz Schools for Boys
Sharjah And Ajman, United Arab Emirates
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • At both of these schools, my principal duties and responsibilities encompassed preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities, marking work, giving constructive feedback and maintaining records of learners’ progress and development.
  • Addressed specific needs of each learner and adapted supplemental exercises to address differentiation during each lesson.

Lead English Teacher -

Dubai Boys’ Secondary School for Boys
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
08.2016 - 03.2017
  • Carried out many roles including; preparing and delivering lessons to a range of classes of different ages and abilities, marking work, giving appropriate feedback and maintaining records of pupils’ progress and development.
  • Supported national standards of English as set by the Ministry and ensured these are followed by using effective target setting systems for all students within English, identified effective intervention and mentoring strategies for students, advocated being an outstanding practitioner and to supported the undertaking a teaching commitment depending on the needs of the Dubai Boy’s Secondary School and modeled and supported a learner-centered, language rich classroom environment that promoted learner engagement and participation.

IB/IGCSE English Teacher -

Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
Salmabad, Kingdom of Bahrain
10.2012 - 06.2016
  • As an IB (International Baccalaureate) and IGCSE experienced teacher, my duties included developing curriculum that catered to a differentiated approach in each lesson, developed student’s skills of oral and written expression, created engaging and interactive lessons, as well as assessments, geared towards broadening their international perspectives through an innovative and differentiated approach.
  • Experience further included facilitation of CAS workshops, aimed at promoting community service, talent shows, and an additional after school program providing one on one instruction with academically weaker Middle school students.

Substitute Teacher -

Crownpoint Elementary, Middle and High School
, Mexico, United States Of America
08.2008 - 01.2009
  • Taught across all required subjects to Middle School and High School level students and facilitated strong classroom management skills to insure the primary instructor’s tasks were implemented.
  • Carried out duties as a field trip chaperone as well as developed music projects for youths which focused on lyrical analysis and individual interpretation.

English Teacher -

The School of the Nations
Brasilia, Brazil
07.2007 - 07.2008
  • Taught English as a second language to Third and Fifth Grade Students.
  • Key components of the curriculum included Oral Language Development, Reading and Writing Skills and English Conversation.
  • Administered numerous art appreciation projects, Science projects (that included the study of Paleontology) and literature projects aimed at analyzing and critiquing various pieces of work.
  • Facilitated various creative arts events for Middle and High School such as musical presentations and talent shows by the students.

English Teacher -

LCI Kids Club
Seoul, South Korea
03.2006 - 03.2007
  • Taught English as a second language to students in grades Kindergarten to Middle School.
  • Responsible for the development of lessons aimed at increasing learners' phonics skills and English proficiency in various subjects.
  • Met with parents and guardians in conference sessions to discuss students' progress.

Supervisor/Chaperone -

Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
Mozambique, Africa
04.2016 - 03.2016
  • CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) trip to Mozambique.

Supervisor/Chaperone -

Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
Siem Reap, Cambodia, Asia
04.2015 - 03.2015
  • CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Exchange College Student -

University of Guanajuato
Guanajuato, Mexico
01.2004 - 05.2004
  • Balanced school, extracurricular activities and work along with healthy social connections while immersing myself within the Mexican culture.

Education

Master of Science - Physical Education

Brooklyn College of The City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY
12.2024

Master of Education - Teaching English Learners

American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN
07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, United States
05.2005

Cum Laude

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Online instruction
  • Knowledgeable about IB and IGCSE Instruction
  • TESOL Certified
  • Course material development
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Grammar rules
  • Wellness coaching
  • Youth athletic training
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Designing exercise programs
  • Play the acoustic guitar
  • Vocalist

Certification

  • 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

Accomplishments

  • 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.

Additional Information

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)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balance401k matchHealthcare benefitsCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home option

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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Interests

Playing acoustic guitar & writing song lyrics, exercise daily, endurance races, personal training, Capoeira, traveling domestically and especially abroad

Timeline

Homework Cafe Teacher & Mentor - Fusion Academy - Brooklyn
09.2023 - Current
Full-Time Substitute Teacher - - Wadleigh Visual & Performing Arts Secondary School
12.2021 - 06.2023
Curriculum Author - - CDU Ministry of Education
03.2017 - 08.2019
English Teacher - - Al Khalidiya & Humaid Bin Abdulaziz Schools for Boys
03.2017 - 08.2019
Lead English Teacher - - Dubai Boys’ Secondary School for Boys
08.2016 - 03.2017
Supervisor/Chaperone - - Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
04.2016 - 03.2016
Supervisor/Chaperone - - Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
04.2015 - 03.2015
IB/IGCSE English Teacher - - Abdul Rahman Kanoo International School
10.2012 - 06.2016
Substitute Teacher - - Crownpoint Elementary, Middle and High School
08.2008 - 01.2009
English Teacher - - The School of the Nations
07.2007 - 07.2008
English Teacher - - LCI Kids Club
03.2006 - 03.2007
Exchange College Student - - University of Guanajuato
01.2004 - 05.2004
Brooklyn College of The City University of New York - Master of Science, Physical Education
American College of Education - Master of Education, Teaching English Learners
Morehouse College - Bachelor of Arts, International Studies

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