Alison Ahmed
English Teacher/Copywriter/Editor
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives. Expert in teaching English grammar and spelling.
Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding standards.
Flexible writer ready to take on varied and diverse writing projects. Equally skilled at delivering technical whitepapers and promotional ad copy. Known for fulfilling duties typically assigned to several writers and editors. Keen to take ownership of brand identity initiatives and customer outreach efforts.
Diligent Editor and a Polished wordsmith with success in writing, editing and proofreading efficiently. High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word with an unerring eye for detail and excellent grammar. Effective at time management and multitasking in deadline-driven environment.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Teacher/English Learning Mentor
Trinity C of E High School
Manchester
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Adapted lesson plans and curricula to student interests, increasing GPAs and student engagement.
Teacher of English
Buile Hill Visual Arts College
Manchester
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Teacher of English and Geography
Beis Yakov High School
Manchester
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Teacher of English
Protocol Education
Manchester
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Teacher of English
Lymm High School
Greater Manchester
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Copywriter/Editor
Add People
Manchester
04.2010 - 04.2014
- Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Edited content produced by senior executives, modifying text to conform to company-wide branding standards and publication guidelines.
- Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
Teacher of English/Drama
Bramhall High School
Stockport
09.2002 - 07.2013
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Worked as a Professional Mentor for trainee teachers to ensure they developed into excellent practitioners and achieve QTS
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Teacher of English
Harrop Fold School
Salford
09.2000 - 07.2002
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Helped students develop important learning skills and good study habits useful in trade school or college education.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Secretary
Various
Manchester
09.1980 - 09.1999
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
- Booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
- Provided onboarding and training for new support staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
University of Manchester
Manchester 09.1993 - 07.1999
PGCE Secondary English - English Teaching
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09.1999 - 06.2000
Skills
Strong English language skills
undefinedTimeline
English Teacher/English Learning Mentor
Trinity C of E High School
01.2020 - Current
Teacher of English
Buile Hill Visual Arts College
10.2018 - 08.2019
Teacher of English and Geography
Beis Yakov High School
10.2017 - 04.2018
Teacher of English
Protocol Education
05.2014 - 09.2017
Teacher of English
Lymm High School
09.2013 - 04.2014
Copywriter/Editor
Add People
04.2010 - 04.2014
Teacher of English/Drama
Bramhall High School
09.2002 - 07.2013
Teacher of English
Harrop Fold School
09.2000 - 07.2002
PGCE Secondary English - English Teaching
Manchester Metropolitan University
09.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
University of Manchester
09.1993 - 07.1999
Secretary
Various
09.1980 - 09.1999
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