Faisal Mahmood

As a skilled and enthusiastic English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teacher with 6 years of experience in developing lesson plans and designing curriculum for foundation, presessional and higher education students from diverse backgrounds in particular Arabs and Chinese, it is my pleasure to submit the enclosed resume for your review. My background and passion for education positions me to significantly impact your institution in this role. Classroom management, personalised learning programmes, and innovative educational techniques are just a few of my areas of expertise.

By teaching students in a wide range of ages and situations, I have honed my communication, creativity, and motivational skills. My inherent passion for fostering collaborative and engaging educational environments has successfully encouraged and developed productive, thoughtful, and accomplished English language students.

Highlights of my qualifications include: ● Developing targeted curriculum, planning instructional / training programmes, and educating students of diverse ages and backgrounds in courses such as English for engineering and technical vocational training, medicine and business studies, EAP, IELTS, Cambridge KET and PET etc. My expertise has a wide range of learners from high school students to adult learners from private and public sector intuitions. ● Communicating effectively and compassionately with students from all corners of the globe facing cultural, language, and general assimilation challenges. ● Incorporating individual institutions’ philosophies and academic objectives into lessons while ensuring allowance for creativity and flexibility. ● Earning recognition from students, peers and other stakeholders as a disciplined and insightful educator who cultivates meaningful connections with learners to ensure optimal learning experiences. ● Research, Presentations, Awards & Memberships: Aston University Research Project and submissions.

• English language teaching practices in private and public institutions in Pakistan (Dissertation) - Communicative language teaching and learning in ESL/EFL classrooms.
• Collaboratives and Co-operative learning in ESOL classrooms – (Presentation) - The impact of first language interference in Arab students and its solutions – (Presentation)

Planning, delivering, and assessing students work, appropriate to the course and learners' cultural and religious backgrounds, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met.

• Keeping an accurate record of student attendance and other administrative duties as agreed with the line-manager.
• Developing, updating, and improving course materials designed to promote cooperative and collaborative learning.
• Using a variety of learning and teaching methods, especially direct and indirect learning strategies for Arab students.
• Attending meetings as required, to contribute to the decision making process and to develop productive working relationships.

Aston University, Birmingham UK MA TESOL October 2017 – September 2019 Graduated with Merit. Solihull College and University Centre, UK CELTA April 2016 Kaplan Altior, London Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) Solicitor in England & Wales November 2012. University of Birmingham, UK Master of Laws -LLM Graduated with Merit in December 2008.