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Work history
Education
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Training
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Shabnam Saleem

Bradford

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic teacher with over 15 years of experience delivering engaging ESOL Courses to adult learners in college, community and online settings. Skilled in curriculum design, lesson planning and the development of high-quality educational resources. Passionate about helping adults build knowledge and confidence through education.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Exam invigilator

Bradford Girls Grammar School
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2025.02 - Current

Tracked Record of attendance help create seating plans and Candidate numbers.

  • Consistently updated knowledge on latest rules and regulations related to exam conduct from education board, demonstrating commitment towards professional development.
  • Ensured JCQ examination regulations and procedures were followed accurately.
  • Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally.
  • Tracked record of attendance and helped to create seating plans and candidate numbers.

Volunteer

Royal Air Forces
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2022.01 - Current
  • Provide telephone support to members of the RAF community.
  • Build trusting relationships through active listening and effective communication.
  • Signpost individuals to appropriate support services and resources.
  • Recommend special services, and complete required documentation.

Teaching assistant

Teaching Personnel
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.11 - 2025.03
  • Supported pupils in primary schools across Leeds and Bradford.
  • Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
  • Worked collaboratively with teachers to promote a positive and inclusive learning environment

Online English tutor

My Tutor Qatar
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2016.03 - 2018.04
  • Deliver online English Language and Literature tuition to learners in the UK and internationally.
  • Planned engaging, interactive lessons.
  • Created original teaching resources, worksheets and assessments.
  • Checked progress and gave constructive feedback.
  • Adapted lessons to suit different learning styles and abilities.

ESOL tutor

WEA Yorkshire & Humber
Leeds
2006.04 - 2009.06

Planned and delivered ESOL courses for adult learners.

Designed curriculums, schemes of work and detailed lesson plans for Individual needs of students.

  • Prepared learners for Trinity ESOL Level 1 and Level 2 examinations.
  • Enhanced cultural understanding for better communication with foreign students.
  • Assessed learner progress and adapted teaching to support achievement.
  • Encouraged participation, confidence and independent learning through interactive teaching and discussion.
  • Built positive relationships with learners from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
  • Developed and sold educational resources.

ESOL teacher

Bradford College
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2004.02 - 2007.05
  • worked with fellow teachers on curriculum planning and resource sharing to enhance teaching effectiveness.
  • Created a positive learning environment by implementing effective classroom management strategies.
  • Designed Curriculum and Scheme of work.
  • Assessed student progress, pinpointing areas needing improvement.

Education

NCFE ESOL Teaching and Training - education

Bradford College
Bradford
2002.09 - 2003.06

A-Levels - English

Bradford College
Bradford
2001.09 - 2002.06

Skills

  • Adult Learning & Training
  • Curriculum Design
  • Scheme of Work Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Educational Resource Development
  • Assessment & Feedback
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Classroom / Group Management
  • Safeguarding Awareness
  • Organisation & Time Management

    Online Learning Platforms

  • Student assessment techniques

Training

Safeguarding training and Enhanced DBS

Accomplishments

    Author Children's book published by IIPH 2015

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Exam invigilator

Bradford Girls Grammar School
2025.02 - Current

Teaching assistant

Teaching Personnel
2024.11 - 2025.03

Volunteer

Royal Air Forces
2022.01 - Current

Online English tutor

My Tutor Qatar
2016.03 - 2018.04

ESOL tutor

WEA Yorkshire & Humber
2006.04 - 2009.06

ESOL teacher

Bradford College
2004.02 - 2007.05

NCFE ESOL Teaching and Training - education

Bradford College
2002.09 - 2003.06

A-Levels - English

Bradford College
2001.09 - 2002.06
Shabnam Saleem