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AMIRA ELGALY

AMIRA ELGALY

English Language Instructor and TEFL Trainer
Gdańsk

Summary

CELTA certified English instructor with more than 9 years of in-class work experience, in addition to five years of experience as a private general and conversational English instructor. Achieved very high student retention rates at Concept from 2017 to 2023 and the highest from 2020 to 2023. Skilled in lesson planning, time management, language evaluation, and level placement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

ESL Instructor and Business English Trainer

Berlitz
02.2024 - Current
  • Deliver one-on-one and group lessons in Business English and General ESL to professionals and adult learners.
  • Customize lessons based on the learners’ industry (e.g., finance, IT, marketing, customer service) to enhance relevant communication skills.
  • Conduct comprehensive needs analyses and level assessments to create individualized learning paths.
  • Teach core business skills such as email writing, telephone communication, meeting participation, negotiations, and presentation delivery.
  • Monitor student progress, provide regular feedback, and adjust instruction based on development.
  • Maintain administrative records including attendance, evaluation reports, and course updates.
  • Established clear objectives for lessons and units to communicate objectives to more than 150 students per semester.

English Instructor

Concept Training Center
01.2017 - 01.2023
  • Taught 4,000+ students with an average success rate of 98% and retention rate of 92%, to be ranked as one of the three top-performing instructors at the Banha and Agouza branches for approximately four years.
  • Prepared progress reports which evaluated students in terms of participation, homework, fluency, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.
  • Conducted placement tests for the new students.
  • Developed a library of 700+ worksheets and activities for beginner to advanced levels to fulfill every lesson's technical objectives.
  • Conducting pre-course needs analyses for the purpose of tailoring the best materials in terms of objectives, curriculum design, and delivery for general, and conversational English clients.
  • Creating engaging training course content including games, discussions, debates, and role-playing activities, and utilizing them according to the specific requirements of each individual student.
  • Designed PowerPoint presentations to train newly-hired instructors on how to follow lesson stages.
  • Conducted meetings with colleagues and superiors to develop lesson plans and classroom activities.
  • Made dynamic smart presentations covering the different stages of the course, selected instructional methods that best suited the lessons, and selected activities based on the students' learning preferences (visual and kinaesthetic).

Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Developer

Concept Training Center
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Created onboarding materials and trained tens of newly hired instructors.
  • Led about 15 curriculum design workshops and internal training presentations.
  • Designed visual/auditory learning tools tailored to student preferences.
  • Designed engaging professional development activities that encouraged teachers to reflect on their practice and continually refine their skills.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.

Private English Instructor

Freelance
01.2020 - Current
  • Delivered more than 200 customized lessons to individuals and small groups.
  • Conducted needs assessments to design student-specific lesson plans.
  • Employed engaging methods (debates, discussions, role-playing) to boost participation.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies tailored to individual learning styles.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, identifying areas of difficulty and implementing targeted interventions.
  • Established a safe and supportive learning environment, fostering open communication between students and teacher.

Education

BA - English literature and Pedagogy

Banha University
Egypt
07.2013 - 07.2021

Level 5 Qualification - CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching To

Cambridge Assessment English
England
11.2021 - 12.2021

Skills

  • Strong Communication Skills: Proven ability to engage learners of diverse backgrounds through clear, articulate, and empathetic verbal and written communication

  • Professional Presentation Skills: Skilled in delivering dynamic presentations to individuals and groups; adept at using visual aids, storytelling, and audience-tailored language

  • Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design: Capable of creating structured, goal-oriented lesson plans aligned with CEFR standards and learner needs

  • Business English Instruction: Experience teaching professionals across sectors including finance, tech, and healthcare with a focus on practical workplace language

  • Language Evaluation & Level Placement: Conduct accurate needs analyses and proficiency assessments to ensure effective course placement

  • Time Management & Classroom Leadership: Efficient in managing time, pacing lessons, and fostering a supportive, interactive learning environment

Digital Literacy in Education: Proficient in using tools like Zoom, Google Classroom platforms for online and blended learning

Consent

I agree to the processing of personal data provided in this document for realizing the recruitment process pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act of 10 May 2018 and in agreement with Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Timeline

ESL Instructor and Business English Trainer

Berlitz
02.2024 - Current

Level 5 Qualification - CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching To

Cambridge Assessment English
11.2021 - 12.2021

Teacher Trainer and Curriculum Developer

Concept Training Center
01.2021 - 06.2023

Private English Instructor

Freelance
01.2020 - Current

English Instructor

Concept Training Center
01.2017 - 01.2023

BA - English literature and Pedagogy

Banha University
07.2013 - 07.2021

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