Puteri Nur Aina

TESL graduate specializing in English language teaching, with strengths in classroom management, lesson planning, and engaging mixed-proficiency learners. Experienced in teaching learners from kindergarten to secondary levels. Holds a minor in Islamic studies and is a certified Hafizah. Committed to delivering structured, learner-centered instruction in diverse educational settings.

English, Bahasa Melayu and Quran Teacher at Integrated Islamic School Kota Damansara (2026-01 – Present)

• Design and deliver daily lesson plans.
• Execute a comprehensive international ESL framework using the Scholastic Active English curriculum for Primary 1 to 3, integrating reading, writing, listening, speaking, and grammar through thematic, context-based lessons.
• Instruct Primary 5 and 6 Bahasa Melayu utilizing the national KSSR curriculum to develop advanced comprehension, grammar mechanics, and structured essay writing (Penulisan)
• Serve as a Homeroom Teacher (Primary 2), managing classroom behaviour, maintaining a positive learning environment, and promoting cleanliness and organisation.
• Adapt teaching strategies to support diverse learners, including international students.
• Develop and set examination papers for English and Bahasa Melayu in line with syllabus requirements.
• Vet examination papers across subjects (except Arabic) to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Conduct Quran classes focusing on memorisation (hafazan) and recitation (tilawah) with proper pronunciation.
• Handle report card day (Parent-Teacher Meetings), discussing students' academic progress, behaviour, and learning development with parents.
• Assist in co-curricular activities (CCA), school programmes, and events.

English Mentor at CLE Enrichment Centre (2024-11 – 2025-11)

• Taught students aged 4 to 16, focusing on foundational reading and structured writing skills.
• Experienced in teaching diverse learners, including local students and international students from Mainland China.
• Trained to conduct public speaking lessons, focusing on students' confidence, voice projection, and presentation skills.
• Delivered phonics-based lessons to develop basic word recognition and early literacy.
• Guided students in understanding storybooks and retelling events using complete, accurate sentences.
• Taught writing mechanics, including grammar, sentence structure, and idea linking.
• Provided support for essay writing and literature analysis for higher-level students.
• Prepared detailed student progress reports with observations, assessments, and recommendations.
• Participated in centre programmes, events, and student-related activities.

Online Private Tutor (English) at Self-employed (2025-05 – 2025-11)

• Teaching SPM-level students once a week
• Focus on Paper 1 and Paper 2 exam formats according to KSSM and CEFR standards.
• Conduct lesson planning and marking to track student progress.
• Provide targeted feedback and guidance to improve exam performance.

Practical Teacher, English at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Desa (2024-04 – 2024-08)

• English Teacher for Form 3.
• Designed lessons aligned with the KSSM standards and incorporating CEFR proficiency levels.
• Assisted in school activities and student management
• Prepared a proposal for Language Week, contributing to the planning and execution of activities.
• Participated in the creative design of the Language Week's gimmick.
• Developed and decorated a 'Sudut Nilam' (Reading Corner).
• Marked exam papers and accurately entered student grades into the system.

Part-Time Teacher at Sekolah Rendah Islam Al-Firdaus (2020-01 – 2020-04)

• Taught subjects including Hafazan, Tajwid, Akhlak, Jawi, and Feqah.
• Instructed students from Standard 3 to Standard 6
• Created an interactive learning environment for Islamic studies
• Trained students for a Bahasa Arab Poetry competition under JAIS, developing their performance skills despite the event being canceled due to COVID-19.

Bachelor in Education (Hons) in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) – Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) (2021-08 – 2024-08)

Foundation for Bachelor of Education in TESL – Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) (2020-04 – 2021-04)

SPM in Islamic Studies Stream – Akademi Tahfiz Al-Hidayah (2018-01 – 2019-12)