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Sanaa Hussain

Nelson,Lancashire

Summary

An experienced Psychology Lecturer with a strong background in teaching GCSE English, Functional Skills English, and ESOL. Possesses well-developed subject expertise and a record of continuous professional development (CPD). Demonstrates consistent success in improving student grades and building strong relationships with staff, students, parents, and stakeholders. An adaptable, resourceful, and dedicated professional with exceptional time management and communication skills. Now seeking a full-time position at a college where student success and well-being are central priorities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Functional Skills English and ESOL Tutor

Mantra Learning
Manchester
09.2024 - Current

Delivering ESOL (E1 & E2) and Functional Skills English (Level 1 and Level 2) to Apprentices, Adults and External Business contracts.
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (NHS MFT)
- Rochdale Council


Enrollment, initial assessment, delivery, 1-2-1, marking, feedback and administration duties.


Functional Skills - Managing a caseload of NHS and Apprentice students completing FS English.

  • 1-1 sessions tailed to learners needs and ability using a range of resources and exam practice.
  • Classroom based sessions at convenience of students.
  • Ensuring Timely completion of Learning Aims.
  • Providing detailed and timely feedback.
  • Maintaining a good rapport with students and employers.
  • Create Individual learning plans and provide support for learners.


ESOL - Teaching ESOL to a Cohort of students.

• Educating students on everyday skills that they will require to live in the UK. Through role play, taught sessions, and real-life instances.

  • Enhanced cultural understanding for better communication with foreign students.

• Planning, preparing, and delivering materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities into ESOL and employability

concepts.

Organised extra-curricular activities to enhance learners' language practice opportunities outside the classroom.


• Internal verification duties.

  • Assessed progress of each learner regularly, ensuring timely feedback was given.
  • Assigned to re-develop FS English resources in line with specification.

• Continuous professional development programs and standardisation.

Proficient in IT systems: BKSB, MAYTAS, PEARSON, NCFE, EBOOKIT.

Private Home-schooling

Integra People
, Lancashire
01.2024 - 07.2024

Private home tuition in a social care setting (13-16 year olds) who are not in school.

• Creating individual learning plans to meet students goals, weaknesses and aspirations.

• Delivering Maths and English alongside any other subject student is passionate about.

• 1-2-1 learning, assessing progress and needs.

• Motivating and making learning fun, engaging and relevant.

• Practising everyday Maths and English ( Real life Math's, Emails, letters, job applications).

Providing Pastoral support ensuring student wellbeing.

Lecturer in Psychology & Health and Social Care

Connell Co-op College
Manchester
01.2024 - 05.2024

Long-term Cover delivering Applied Psychology and Health and Social care Level 3.

• Delivering course curriculum and supervising assignments.

• Assessing and Marking assignments in line with exam board.

• Enrichment and Pastoral support.

  • Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.

Private Tutor

Harrington's Learning Centre
Brierfield, Lancashire
09.2021 - 02.2024

• Providing Math's and English GCSE preparation tutoring, raising grades in line with student targets.

• Planning lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.

• Tailoring tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling suitably paced academic progression.

• Supporting and facilitated summer and winter clubs at the Centre which promoted extracurricular activities and team building – ages 5 – 11 years old.

Lecturer in psychology

KGV Sixth Form College
Southport, Sefton
05.2023 - 01.2024

Maternity Cover Teacher

Preparing and Delivering A level Psychology (AQA) and BTEC Applied psychology. 16 – 19 years old.

• Extracurricular enrichment programmes & Exam Preparation and revision sessions.

• UCAS Application support, college references and Pastoral support.

• Undertaking IQA & EQA activity to ensure the curriculum meets the expected standards and complies with awarding organization.

• Course curriculum and Specification Planning (Long term, Midterm, short-term)

• Supporting, developing, and assessing learner work on accredited provision at range of levels.

• Delivering, training, and assessing BTEC applied Psychology Extended Diploma.


GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer

STC
Lancashire, Lancashire
09.2021 - 05.2023

Teaching adult learners aged 23 – 50+ with their English (speaking, listening, writing, reading) and Math's. Functional skills Math's and English from Entry 1 to Level 2. Alongside Embedding everyday skills to help integrate students into society.

Role included initial assessments, induction, enrollment, delivery, monitoring, assessment, CPD, and Resource development.

Teaching and educating migrants, immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers with their English language (Speaking, listening, reading, and spelling.

  • AEB Delivery

• Delivering online and classroom-based sessions.

• Delivering GCSE English Qualification

• Create Individual learning plans and provide support for learners.

English & Math's Tutor

Community Training Portal
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
11.2021 - 12.2021

Education

Postgraduate Certificate of Education - PGCE

University of Bolton
09.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Bradford
Lancashire
04.2001 -

Psychology, Law, Citizenship & Applied Science

Thomas Witham Sixth Form
04.2001 -

GCSEs -

Pendle Vale College

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

  • Online teaching
  • Bilingual teaching

Creativity

Pastoral support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience and tolerance

Safeguarding and PREVENT Training (CPD)

SPSS

BKSB

SEND Training (CPD)

Google Training (CPD)

ZOOM training (CPD)

Additional learning support (CPD)

AEB

ESOL

Functional skills

GCSE English

Psychology (A- level and Applied)

British Psychological Association (BPS

IQA & EQA

Certification

Enhanced DBS (On the update service).

Timeline

Functional Skills English and ESOL Tutor

Mantra Learning
09.2024 - Current

Private Home-schooling

Integra People
01.2024 - 07.2024

Lecturer in Psychology & Health and Social Care

Connell Co-op College
01.2024 - 05.2024

Lecturer in psychology

KGV Sixth Form College
05.2023 - 01.2024

English & Math's Tutor

Community Training Portal
11.2021 - 12.2021

Private Tutor

Harrington's Learning Centre
09.2021 - 02.2024

GCSE English & Functional Skills Lecturer

STC
09.2021 - 05.2023

Postgraduate Certificate of Education - PGCE

University of Bolton
09.2021 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Bradford
04.2001 -

Psychology, Law, Citizenship & Applied Science

Thomas Witham Sixth Form
04.2001 -

GCSEs -

Pendle Vale College
Sanaa Hussain