Bilal Lockhart
ESOL LECTURER
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About
Analytical, organised with a sharp attention to detail, with over 25 years of experience in teaching English, there is little I have not done. I am a skilled educator and have managed teams to deliver effective teaching that centres around leaners. The ability to create engaging and motivational classes that expand students' knowledge at all levels.
Experience
ESOL LECTURER - BURLEIGH COLLEGE - LONDON
(2024-09 - 2026)
- Planned and delivered ESOL lessons to adult learners across a range of levels.
- Developed engaging, lesson plans and assessment materials aligned with the curriculum.
- Monitored learner progress through formative and summative assessment and maintained accurate records.
- Supported learners to achieve recognised ESOL qualifications through inclusive, student-centred teaching.
SENIOR EFL AND IELTS PREPARATION TEACHER - KENSINGTON ACADEMY - ALDGATE, LONDON
(2017-06 - 2024-09)
- Instruct classes aligned with school philosophy and syllabus for diverse international students.
- Achieve excellent IELTS exam results through prepared, effective classes.
- Design and deliver engaging lessons and a complementary social program for language practice.
- Organize weekly cultural trips around England.
- Developed and taught an Academic English course for German trainee interpreters.
ESOL TEACHER - HMP BELMARSH - LONDON
(2016-01 - 2017-06)
- Planning, preparing, assessing, and evaluating ESOL in a challenging environment without usual resources.
- Built a rapport with learners with unique requirements and circumstances.
- Creating learner and class profiles, using initial assessments to create individual learning plans (ILPs).
- Taught City and Guilds ESOL courses and achieved 100% pass rate.
- Successful classes were conducted within prison protocols.
ESOL TEACHER - NEWHAM ADULT LEARNING - LONDON
(2008-01 - 2016-06)
- Developed comprehensive curriculum with learner profiles and individualized plans.
- Elevated students' reading levels using innovative online tools.
- Created and taught curriculum including lectures, materials, and assessments.
- Delivered flexible lessons for working students.
- Maintained high pass rates exceeding 90%.
- Organized community events to promote the college and courses.
- Achieved excellent student retention.
INTEGRATED SUBSTANCE MISUSE SENIOR MANAGER - LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM - LONDON
(2005-01 - 2011-06)
- Managed a group of specialist professionals to deliver substance misuse training
- Created reports for Funders and key stake holders
- Created innovative resources and materials to be used for health promotion activities.
- Worked with LEAs, police and social workers to create policy around substance misuse.
Education
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING - NEW CITY COLLEGE (2019-06)
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (APPLIED LINGUISTICS) - Applied Linguistics - THE OPEN UNIVERSITY (2014-07)
CELTA - NEWHAM COLLEGE (2008-04)
CERTIFICATE IN DRUG EDUCATION AND PREVENTION - ROE HAMPTON INSTITUTE (1999-10)
