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Sarah Hassan

English Teacher/Tutor (&ESOL)
MANCHESTER,Manchester

Summary

Knowledgeable teacher/tutor focused on establishing maximum student engagement. Calm, patient individual offering teaching and instructional support in English to help students progress academically while promoting independent learning and self-reliance. Assists in developing and improving English competency by integrating and applying effective study skills, active reading and communication practice. Taught effectively in various professional institutions.

Work History

Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Monica's RC High School
Manchester, Greater Manchester
01.2021 - Current
  • Assisted teachers to deliver lessons in line with national curriculum.
  • Motivated students to actively participate in classroom activities and collaborate with peers on team projects.
  • Worked 1:1 with pupils in core subject lessons.
  • Boosted academic performance by facilitating interventions focused on core subject consolidation
  • Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
  • Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.

Private English Tutor

Self-employed
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2022 - Current
  • Coached students through exam anxiety with consultative style, applying motivational techniques to boost student confidence.
  • Accurately determined learning needs, conducting initial assessments and diagnostic tests to identify areas of improvement.
  • Delivered Key Stage [Number] curriculum sessions tailored to assessment schedule.
  • Tutored students in grammar, extract analysis , and essay writing.
  • Introduced revision methods to embed key curriculum concepts and improve exam scores.

Learning Support Assistant

William Hume's Grammar School
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Strengthened class management techniques to elevate students behavior, improving focus and engagement.
  • Supported learning in KS2 classes, supervising students in all aspects of the school day.

Learning Support Assistant

Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2010 - 06.2011
  • Provided safe, stimulating classroom setting to maximise student engagement and attainment.
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.

ESOL Tutor

Manchester College
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2002 - 06.2004
  • Employed variety of mediums to convey learning concepts.
  • Designed learning plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan learning programmes.
  • Used illustrative activities to help students explore subject ideas.
  • Provided in-depth feedback and constructive criticism on students' work.

ESOL Teacher

Sparsholt College
Manchester, Winchester
05.2002 - 09.2002
  • Assisted students in obtaining specific language goals within set time frames.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Helped non-native speakers with confidence and social integration.
  • Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability.
  • Offered personalized constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Developed connections among pupils, promoting participation and interaction.

ESOL Teacher

Vocational Training College
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.1997 - 07.1998
  • Created bespoke learning aids and materials designed for [Type] students.
  • Offered personalized constructive feedback to improve student development.
  • Built rapport with students, incentivizing engagement and interaction.
  • Spoke clearly and concisely for optimized student comprehension.
  • Planned dynamic, interesting lessons by incorporating variety of mediums.

Education

Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education

Bolton Institute of Higher Education
Bolton
09.2000 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Design

University of Bradford
Bradford
09.1990 - 06.1993

A-Levels - Textiles and Graphics

Riverside College Halton
Widnes
09.1986 - 06.1989

GCSEs -

Frodsham High School
Frodsham, Cheshire
09.1981 - 06.1986

Skills

  • Adult Education
  • 4 years as an ESL instructor
  • Fluent in Urdu
  • Lesson design
  • Extensive English grammar knowledge
  • Language immersion
  • Fluent in Urdu
  • Student Evaluation
  • Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
  • Information technology literacy skills
  • Sound judgment
  • Vocabulary Enrichment

Languages

English
Native
Urdu
Fluent

Timeline

Private English Tutor

Self-employed
09.2022 - Current

Teaching Assistant Level 2

St Monica's RC High School
01.2021 - Current

Learning Support Assistant

William Hume's Grammar School
09.2016 - 06.2018

Learning Support Assistant

Manchester Muslim Preparatory School
09.2010 - 06.2011

ESOL Tutor

Manchester College
09.2002 - 06.2004

ESOL Teacher

Sparsholt College
05.2002 - 09.2002

Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Education

Bolton Institute of Higher Education
09.2000 - 06.2001

ESOL Teacher

Vocational Training College
09.1997 - 07.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Art and Design

University of Bradford
09.1990 - 06.1993

A-Levels - Textiles and Graphics

Riverside College Halton
09.1986 - 06.1989

GCSEs -

Frodsham High School
09.1981 - 06.1986
Sarah HassanEnglish Teacher/Tutor (&ESOL)