ElHadj Moussa BenMoussa
Academic Progress Coach,EAP, ESOL, PhD, & Literature Tutor
London
Summary
Highly experienced Academic English Instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience at various universities, both domestically and overseas. Skilled in developing and delivering customized lesson plans to support the academic language needs of students across a range of disciplines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage students of diverse backgrounds and levels of proficiency. Recently transitioned to a role in Higher Education administration, where I gained over two years of experience in program development, assessment, and evaluation. In addition, I have over one year of experience training English teachers, with a particular focus on pedagogical approaches that promote student engagement and success. Passionate about supporting student learning and committed to ongoing professional development.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Academic Progress Coach
Royal Holloway International centre
London
2022.09 - Current
- Developing and implementing academic success plans for students who are struggling academically.
- Providing one-on-one coaching to students to help them identify their academic strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and develop strategies to achieve their academic objectives.
- Monitoring and tracking the academic progress of students, identifying areas where they need additional support, and connecting them with the appropriate resources and services.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of policies and procedures that support the academic success of students.
- Providing guidance and support to other staff members who work with students to ensure that students receive the highest level of support and care possible.
AES Tutor
Royal Holloway International Centre
London
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Developing and delivering customized lesson plans to support the academic language needs of Master level students, taking into account their level of proficiency and their specific academic discipline.
- Providing one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions to support students' mastery of academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, including specialized academic vocabulary and discourse.
- Providing feedback on students' academic assignments, including research papers, literature reviews, and theses, and helping them to develop critical thinking, argumentation, and synthesis skills.
Pre-sessional Course Tutor (PhD level)
Bellerbys College London
London
2022.03 - 2022.09
- Teaching Academic writing.
- Teaching how to write proposals.
- Teaching how to find a topic and conducting PhD.
- Developing use of critical thinking in academia
Senior Lecturer EAP & TESOL
Hunan University of Science and Technology
Hunan ( Remotely)
2020.05 - 2023.04
- Prepare module examinations and other forms of formative and summative assessment.
- Preparing, delivering and assessing English on a range of courses and levels.
- Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
- To provide academic support to students on EAP and Skills modules.
Academic English Skills (AES) (Foundation )
Kingston University ISC
London
2021.11 - 2022.09
- Plan appropriate, effective and inclusive learning programmes through schemes of work that promote equality and engage with diversity.
- Plan teaching sessions that accommodate individualised learning using a variety of resources, including digital learning.
- Use variety of methods to check to learn in lessons (formative assessment).
Bilingual Interpreter (Freelance)
Absolute Translations LTD
London
2020.09 - Current
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Attended businesses and law meetings to provide accurate consecutive translations of conversations between members.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest and suspects.
Pre-sessional Course Teacher
INTO Newcastle University
Newcastle (Remotely)
2021.07 - 2022.09
- Deliver academic English language, literacy, and study skills and consultations, and to ensure all associated duties.
- Prepare and deliver teaching seminars and tutorial sessions.
- Contribute to the delivery and development of modules and teaching sessions offered
- Mark students’ formative and summative assessment submissions and provide timely feedback to students on their performance,
- Develop and update course material for modules and teaching sessions, including module material for the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
ESOL Trainer
Twin Group
London
2022.02 - 2022.04
- Creating and following programme layout and complying with specifications and guidelines.
- Preparing lessons and preparing/adapting materials as required.
- Monitoring, evaluating and reporting participants’ progress in key learning areas.
- Ensuring the course is inclusive and also focuses on the ESOL learner’s needs
- Coaching, tutoring and offering learning support to learners.
Admissions Counselor
Academically LTD
NORTHAMPTON
2020.09 - 2021.10
- Assessed student interests and skills and provided strategic information about pursuing suitable courses.
- Explained institution's fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
Education
Ph.D. - English Language ( TESOL& EAP), Literature
University of Northampton
Creative Writing And English 2016.10 - 2021.08
Postgraduate Degree - Higher Education Teaching Certificate (PGHETC)
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Education School 2020.06 - Current
Teaching Qualification - Senior CMALT
The CMALT Accreditation Framework
City of London, LND 2022.08 - 2023.09
Teaching Qualification - Teaching English For Academic Purposes (TEAP)
SOAS London
English 2021.10 - 2021.12
Teaching Qualification - Cambridge Train The Trainer - Training of Trainers
International Training Institute
Cambridge 2021.10 - 2022.06
Teaching Qualification - CELTA: Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Lan
University of Cambridge ( English Language House)
Cambridge 2018.10 - 2019.04
Skills
Class management
Academic research
Classroom lecturing
Academic writing
Learning Management Systems
Curriculum Development
Lesson Planning
Presentations
Online lectures
Supporting materials
Online content delivery
Teaching skills
Affiliations
BALEAP
Advanced Higher Education (Fellowship)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Hunan's university lecturers in the development and designing of EAP curriculum.
- Supervised team of Lecturers and staff members to provide them with training in variety of assessment tasks appropriate to the subject and operating assessment procedures; and the enhancement of the student learning experience.
- Published 6 Academic articles, and twice I won the best paper.
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Student Motivation - Developed materials for after-school book club to motivate student to read classic novels and increase literacy.
Timeline
AES Tutor
Royal Holloway International Centre
2023.03 - 2023.08
Academic Progress Coach
Royal Holloway International centre
2022.09 - Current
Teaching Qualification - Senior CMALT
The CMALT Accreditation Framework
2022.08 - 2023.09
Pre-sessional Course Tutor (PhD level)
Bellerbys College London
2022.03 - 2022.09
ESOL Trainer
Twin Group
2022.02 - 2022.04
Academic English Skills (AES) (Foundation )
Kingston University ISC
2021.11 - 2022.09
Teaching Qualification - Teaching English For Academic Purposes (TEAP)
SOAS London
2021.10 - 2021.12
Teaching Qualification - Cambridge Train The Trainer - Training of Trainers
International Training Institute
2021.10 - 2022.06
Pre-sessional Course Teacher
INTO Newcastle University
2021.07 - 2022.09
Bilingual Interpreter (Freelance)
Absolute Translations LTD
2020.09 - Current
Admissions Counselor
Academically LTD
2020.09 - 2021.10
Postgraduate Degree - Higher Education Teaching Certificate (PGHETC)
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
2020.06 - Current
Senior Lecturer EAP & TESOL
Hunan University of Science and Technology
2020.05 - 2023.04
Teaching Qualification - CELTA: Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Lan
University of Cambridge ( English Language House)
2018.10 - 2019.04
Ph.D. - English Language ( TESOL& EAP), Literature
University of Northampton
2016.10 - 2021.08