Hodo Adan

Experienced and dedicated ESL Educator with over 8 years of proven expertise in delivering high-quality English language instruction across higher education institutions and language centres in Saudi Arabia. Possesses strong instructional capabilities in Academic, General, and Business English, with a focus on student-centred learning, curriculum integration, and assessment design. Skilled in leveraging modern educational technology to foster interactive learning environments, support diverse proficiency levels, and drive continuous student achievement.

ESL Instructor - Princess Noura University (PNU - Health Track) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2020-08 - 2022-02)

• Delivered Academic English and skills-based lessons, adapting instruction to varied proficiency levels and learner needs.
• Designed and implemented structured lesson plans using interactive activities, digital resources and skills practice to support learning outcomes.
• Used Kahoot and Socrative for interactive classroom activities, formative checks and immediate feedback on student understanding.
• Set and monitored weekly assessments and student projects through Blackboard, supporting continuous engagement, feedback and progress tracking.
• Used Microsoft Teams to support communication, learning activities and access to course resources.
• Used Swift Assess for midterm and final examinations, supporting organised and consistent formal assessment.
• Contributed to the assessment committee by co-authoring and proofreading midterm, final and make-up examinations.
• Supported colleagues by refining and standardising PowerPoint teaching materials for improved coherence and classroom usability.

ESL Instructor - Institute of Public Administration (IPA) - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2019-09 - 2020-03)

• Taught English across beginner to advanced levels, with a focus on developing Academic English proficiency and practical communication skills.
• Used Kahoot to make classroom activities more interactive and provide quick checks of student understanding.
• Developed comprehensive midterm and final examinations and rigorously evaluated student performance.
• Maintained precise records of attendance, progress and academic performance to facilitate effective student monitoring.
• Tailored lesson delivery and classroom support to different learner levels and needs.

ESL Instructor - Berlitz Language Centre - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2016-06 - 2019-08)

• Delivered General English and Business English courses to students spanning beginner to advanced levels.
• Recognised as one of three instructors selected to teach higher-level courses (Levels 4-8) due to exemplary performance.
• Consistently received positive feedback from students regarding lesson delivery and engagement strategies.

ESL Instructor - Berlitz Language Centre - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(2013-11 - 2014-04)

• Facilitated General English and Business English classes for students from beginner to advanced levels.
• Selected as one of three instructors to teach higher-level courses (Levels 4-8) owing to strong instructional capabilities.
• Received consistently positive student feedback for engaging and effective lesson delivery.

CELTA - Stafford House (2019)

TESOL Certification - Global English (2012)

BSc (Hons) - Radiography - City University (2006 - 2009)