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Hadia Farooq

Stourbridge,West Midlands

Summary

Student at University of Chester pursuing International Relations and Spanish, with completion of second year in a four-year program. Achieved CELTA qualification, demonstrating commitment to educational development. Experience in youth sector has fostered essential skills for working with vulnerable populations. Seeking teaching position in Spain to leverage existing experience and acquire new skills for a future career in education.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

CELTA trainee

Cambridge English Language Assessment
04.2025 - 07.2025


Completed intensive CELTA course with over 120 hours of training and teaching practice. Delivered eight observed lessons totalling more than six hours to multilingual adult learners.

  • Designed engaging lesson plans targeting receptive and productive skills for diverse proficiency levels.
  • Acquired practical skills in lesson staging, classroom management, and student-centred learning.
  • Consistently met CELTA assessment criteria through regular feedback from experienced tutors.
  • Developed expertise in needs analysis, error correction, and instructional scaffolding techniques.
  • Created authentic materials alongside coursebook resources to address varied learner needs.
  • Collaborated with peers on lesson planning and feedback to enhance reflective teaching practices.

Administrative Assistant

Pilot IMS
05.2021 - 03.2022

Delivered traineeship contract to 19–24-year-olds using funding from West Midlands Combined Authority.

· Engaged participants through referrals for study and work experience programmes.

· Captured learner details accurately using paper-based and electronic forms, adhering to GDPR guidelines.

· Completed diagnostics assessments to evaluate current skill levels and recommend training packages.

· Assessed prior learning achievements via the Personal Learning Records database for funding eligibility.

· Liaised with teaching department to implement tailored training solutions within action plans.

· Recorded feedback from participants and tutors to document programme progression.

· Supported post-programme transitions into paid employment, apprenticeships, or further education.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Spanish

University of Chester
Chester
09.2023 -

CELTA teaching qualification - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

Cambridge English Assessment
04.2025 - 07.2025

A-Levels - Religious Studies, Sociology, Psychology

King Edwards VI Sixth Form
2017 - 2019

GCSEs - English (6&7), Maths (4), and 4 GCSEs at B Grade, 1 GCSE at C Grade

Redhill School
2012 - 2017

Skills

  • Strong administration and organisational skills
  • Experience of working with a diverse groups of people
  • Proficient use of English, Urdu, Punjabi
  • Basic use of Spanish
  • Use of a range of diagnostics tools to create meaningful action plans
  • Practical knowledge of Equality and Diversity
  • Experience of delivering information, advice, or guidance to develop learner's skills
  • Demonstrable skills using the Microsoft 365 Office suite to complete a range of tasks
  • Able to use a range of data collection methods, whilst adhering to GDPR
  • Knowledge in Safeguarding
  • Progress reporting
  • Participant engagement
  • Feedback collection
  • ESL teaching techniques

Languages

English
Native
Urdu
Advanced
Punjabi
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CELTA trainee

Cambridge English Language Assessment
04.2025 - 07.2025

CELTA teaching qualification - Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

Cambridge English Assessment
04.2025 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations and Spanish

University of Chester
09.2023 -

Administrative Assistant

Pilot IMS
05.2021 - 03.2022

A-Levels - Religious Studies, Sociology, Psychology

King Edwards VI Sixth Form
2017 - 2019

GCSEs - English (6&7), Maths (4), and 4 GCSEs at B Grade, 1 GCSE at C Grade

Redhill School
2012 - 2017
Hadia Farooq