Ahmed Saad Alsayed Salem

English Language Teacher With 17 Years of

Teaching Experience

Contact & Personal Information

Address: EGYPT, Mansoura City
Cell Phone: 00201151554234 ; 00201020780785
Email: profahmed012@gmail.com
Skype ID: aboali.ahmed1
Date of Birth: August 1st 1974
Job title: Instructor of EFL
Marital Status: married + 4 kids (three daughters and one son)
Years of Experience: 17 Years of teaching, training, and research in the field of
TESOL/TEFL

Objective:

I aim at getting a high paying job in the field of Teaching English as a Foreign
Language (TEFL/TESOL) in a competitive, multi-national, and challenging environment.

Education:
2001-2004

Mansoura University, College of Education, Mansoura, Egypt

M. A. in TEFL/TESOL
Honored A+, EXCELLENT+ (See the attached Thesis Report )
Title: "The Effectiveness of Kolb's Learning Styles-Based Teaching Strategies on the
Learning of Some English Language Grammatical Structures in the Secondary
Schools"
Thesis Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Kolb's Learning Styles-Based Teaching Strategies (LSBTS) on learning
some EFL grammatical structures of included in textbook "Hello! Secondary 1". In addition, the study was intended to identify the
common learning styles amongst the subjects of the study (219 first year secondary school students). The researcher discusses the
relationship of learning styles and EFL academic achievement in general and grammatical structures in particular. Also, the researcher
discusses both the Explicit Grammar Instruction (EGI) and Implicit Grammar Instruction (IGI) approaches to grammar instruction. The
researcher advocates EGI due to the EFL situation in Egypt and the secondary school curriculum. The researcher administered
Kolb<U+2019>s Learning Style Inventory (KLSI) to identify participants' most common learning styles and a grammar achievement
test to measure their learning in grammatical structures. The study was limited to a random sample of first year secondary students
and first term syllabus. The researcher used five groups: four experimental and one control, who represented five EFL classes. The
researcher taught each group according to the most common learning style in that classroom/group. The first experimental group was
taught using diverger LSBTS, the second was taught using assimilator LSBTS, the third was taught using Converger LSBTS and the last
experimental group was taught using Accommodator LSBTS. Findings indicated that both the assimilative and divergent learning styles
were the most common learning styles amongst the participants of the study according to the KLSI. Also, findings revealed that there
is not a certain learning style that achieves well in learning grammatical structures, i.e. all learning styles could learn grammatical
structures equally before the experiment of the study. In addition, students who were taught and/or assisted with their appropriate
learning style LSBTS did not outperform those who were not. LSBTS helped all students (nevertheless their own learning styles) learn
grammatical structures. It was also found that A Full Learning Cycle Approach to teaching may be better that one learning style LSBTS
in enhancing students' EFL learning (LSBTS for each style are listed and tabulated for the comfort of teacher). Over 300 references are
listed.

Jan2002-May2002 University of Exeter, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, Exeter,

Devon, United Kingdom
TEFL/TESOL Training certificate [DELTA Equivalent]
Honored (A+ )based on attendance and performance
Worked on a learning styles research which got "A"
Shared in groups of research on different TEFL/TESOL issues
Had a visits course to primary and High schools in Exeter, Plymouth,
Turkey, and other neighborhoods.
Performed different presentations on "Multiple Intelligences and
learning Styles"
Had a course on using the modern technology: PC and the Internet in
teaching English to Adults and young learners
1996-1998

1992-1996

Mansoura University, College of Education, Mansoura, Egypt

Special Diploma in Education TEFL/TESOL
Honor "C+"
Studied Applied Linguistics
Studied Curriculum & Instruction of English Language
Attended & Participated in English language major-based seminars
and curriculum and instructions general seminars
Participated in local workshops and symposiums on TEFL in the
province English Language Directorate
Studied Scientific Statistics,
Studied English Drama: Shakespeare's five main tragedies
Mansoura University, College of Education, Mansoura, Egypt
B. A. in Education English Language Literature and Methodology
Honored "C+"
Studied English language Literature, Civilization, Literary Criticism, Poetry,
Prose, Drama, Arabic Language, French language, and Curriculum & Instruction,
English language Teaching Methodology (TEFL)

Teaching Experiences:
August 2013 present

Teacher of EFL, Ministry of Education, Mansoura, Egypt

I am currently teaching secondary school students and sophomores

I am also working on my PhD thesis on using WebQuest Program to Develop the Listening and Speaking Skills of
Secondary Stage Students and their own Self-Regulation.

August 2006-2013

Northern Borders University (NBU), Arar city, Saudi Northern

Province, Saudi Arabia (Resignation)

Lecturer of English as a Foreign Language

I am teaching a course series entitled, "Interactions! Access!.
I have shared in coordinating administrative and academic work inside the
English Language Dept.
I am administering all grades and examinations of levels ELCS101 and
ELCS102
I have prepared three courses of English as a foreign Language (beginners,
Intermediate, and Advance) for the Deanship of Community Service and
Continuing Education. The courses undertook a series entitled, "Headway
Plus"
I have also adapted two ESP courses of English for the Military personnel
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and Soldiers (Beginners, preintermediate and intermediate) for the Deanship of

Community Service and Continuing Education. The courses undertook a series
entitled, ""Campaign1" and "Campaign 2"
I taught multiple courses as follows:
ELCA/ELCS 101 and 102.
Interactions! Series: Access, 1, 2, and Mosaics.
EAP and ESP
TOP NOTCH Series: fundamentals, 1, 2, and 3
Rosettastone EFL Laboratory program.
TOEFL Preparation Course (ibt) and IELTS .

I also cooperated and worked with:

The IGIT group ,

Education Experts company, and
the Saudi British Center during my work at NBU.

Sept.2005- August 2006 King Abdulaziz University (KAAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
English Language Instructor
I taught a course series entitled, "Interactions! Access!; Interactions
1 and 2.
I shared in coordinating administrative and academic work inside the
English Language Dept.
I administered all grades and examinations of levels ELCS101 and
ELCS102
N.B. I have been transferred from KAAU to NBU due to the newly established
college of Science in Ara'r city in 1427 A.H. to undertake the establishment of
English Language Dept. based on a decision taken by KAAU vice-rector and my
own approval.
Spet.1996-Aug.2005 Egyptian Ministry of Education (MOE), Temay AlAmdid, Mansoura, Dakahliya,
Egypt [NOW]

English Language Instructor

Worked different stages of education (Intermediate, Secondary
Technical Schools, High Secondary Schools)
Taught multiple courses: general and ESP ones: Hello! Series, English For
Commerceetc
Administered all grades and different types of examinations (GSSC
TOEFL)

Certification, skills and Related Experiences

(1) I participated

in

International

Conferences,

Forums,

and

workshops

on

TEFL/TESOL: Egyptesol Int'l Conf, American Univ. (AUC) Int'l Conference and CDELT (Centre
for Developing English Language Teaching, College of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo)
(2) I also Participated in local workshops and symposiums on TEFL prepared by Dakahliya/ Mansoura,
Directorate of English Language.
(3) Throughout my study at the University of Mansoura for the degree of MA, I could contact with more
professors of TESOL inside the university and in the workshops I and my colleagues used to prepare
and/or attend. I could successfully develop teaching strategies based on my own students learning
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styles. It is a big achievement to try to stretch my own teaching styles to cope with my own students'
styles of learning.
(4) Another achievement in my own life is the mission to the United Kingdom, University of Exeter. So
many teachers applied to this mission, but I could successfully pass all tests and interviews done by
Ministry of Education and the Amideast in Cairo. I have been trained on using CALL inside the EFL
classroom. I have also got chances to develop my own language in general and pronunciation in
particular. I used to get an access to the university central library and the college library from which I
have read a lot in the field of TESOL and could pursue my MA study.
(5) I attended a group of workshops, and symposiums on TEFL and the ICLD (computer international
driving license). Sometime I was a trainer not a trainee.
(6) I am sufficiently qualified for using the Internet in teaching English.
(7) I am also thoroughly qualified for using Windows software and Microsoft programs (Word,
PowerPoint,

Excel)

in

preparing activities, presentations, examinations and any other different

types of work-related duties.

(8) I am able to prepare workshops for Teacher Professional Development,
(9) I am able also to work as a coordinator of a team, skill of leadership,
(10)

I also studied in a workshop on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher and General

Education at Northern Borders University.

(11)

I dealt with so many colleagues who were native speakers and we exchanged opinions about

TEFL in the Arab countries and the obstacles of teaching English in these countries.

Skills:
1) Ability to use a wide range of strategies,
2) Assessing student's progress,
3) Attendance and reliability,
4) Analytical and conceptual thinking,
5) Attention to details,
6) Computer skills/MS Office efficiency,
7) Communication skills,
8) Effective use of resources,
9) Effective utilization of teaching space,
10) Engaging students in their own learning,
11) Flexibility and adaptability,
12) Innovation, and
13) Integrity.

Hobbies:
1- Surfing the Internet,
2- Reading,
3- Watching TV,
4- Travelling

References:
1.

Prof Dr. Aly Koura, Professor of TEFL, College of Education, Mansoura University, Mansoura,
Egypt. Ex-professor of Curriculum and Teaching Methods at Taiba University, Saudi
Arabia profqoura1@yahoo.com
2. Mr. Wazir Akhtar, TEFL Lecturer, King Abdulaziz University, English Language
Institute, Saudi Arabia, wakhtar@kau.edu.sa
3Dr. Jamal Shehata, Ex-EFL Assistant Professor, King Abdulaziz University, English
Language Institute, and Currently at Taibah University ELC, Saudi Arabia,
gshehattah.tu@gmail.com
4. Dr Yasser Gomaa, Assistant prof of English, King Saud Univ, KSA. yag@yahoo.com

My Own Teaching Ethics

1. I shall give foremost consideration to the students well-being.
2. I shall direct my whole professional effort to assist the students to develop their foreign
language speaking ability.

3. I shall foster in my students, honesty, integrity, and consideration for others and shall do
nothing, by precept or example, to discredit these qualities.

4. I shall act, and shall be seen to act, with justice and fairness
5. I shall exercise authority in accordance with the law of the land and with evolving concepts of
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the students' needs and rights.

I shall recognize that each student is an individual and that students can differ in what is
required for the promotion of their education.
I shall not use professional relationships with students for private advantage.
I shall respect the professional standing and opinions of my colleagues and shall maintain in
my relations with them the highest standards of professional
courtesy.
I shall accept the authority of senior professional colleagues while retaining the right to
express professional opinion.
I shall recognize his/her obligation to improve his effectiveness as a foreign
language/second language teacher in every possible way.

Mansoura, Egypt , 2014