Abdelhamid's Resume

Abdelhamid

EAL teacher | Cambridge Speaking Examiner | PGCE & MA Applied Linguistics & ELT

Male

29 y/o

English Teacher/Language Teacher/Foreign language teacher/Early childhood teacher/Teacher/Early Childhood Education

Live in Vietnam

Nationality Morocco

Summary

Award-winning Elementary English Teacher with over 6 years of classroom experience across Morocco and Vietnam, including 3 years in Hanoi's private bilingual school sector. Holds a Master's in Applied Linguistics and a PGCE (completing June 2026), and is a certified Cambridge Speaking Examiner. Recognised as Best Foreign Teacher for achieving the highest student performance among 200+ educators (Scots English Australia, 2024). Deeply committed to student-centred, project-based learning and designing inquiry-driven lessons that build autonomy, critical thinking, and a genuine love of language. Experienced in bilingual collaboration, Oxford International Curriculum, and fostering inclusive classrooms where every learner thrives.

Work experience

ESL Teacher
Language Link Vietnam, Sai Dong Urban Primary School
2025.01-Current
(2 years)
• Teach English as an Additional Language to primary school students, Grades 1-6. • Design and deliver structured, curriculum-aligned lessons for young learners. • Foster inclusive, confidence-building classrooms across a wide range of ability levels.
Head Teacher
Scots English Australia
2022.12-Current
(4 years)
• Lead a team of teachers, overseeing curriculum quality and lesson delivery. • Instructed a diverse range of learners, from kindergarten to teenagers, including Academic English and IELTS preparation courses. • Designed and implemented engaging, level-appropriate lessons to enhance communication skills and build student confidence. • Employed student-centered learning methodologies and adapted teaching materials to suit various age groups and learning objectives.
ESL, Wellbeing, and GSP Teacher
Van Hien Bilingual School
2023.01-2025.01
(2 years)
• Taught Grades 1-4, 6-7 using the Oxford International Curriculum. • Developed lesson plans for ESL and personal development. • Collaborated with Vietnamese teachers for bilingual education. • Fostered inclusive classrooms to boost student confidence.
Primary School Teacher
Alminhaj Almounir School
2018.01-2021.01
(3 years)
• Taught Kindergarten and Grades 1, 2, and 5. • Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate ESL lesson plans. • Adapted instruction to meet students' learning styles and language levels.

Educational experience

Leeds Beckett University
PGCE
2025.08-2026.06
(a year)
postgraduate teacher education program combining coursework in pedagogy, curriculum design, and learner assessment, strengthening my capacity to deliver structured, standards-aligned instruction in international and EAL settings.
Ibn Zohr University
Master of Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching
2019.09-2021.06
(2 years)
Focused on second language acquisition, curriculum development, and educational research. Completed an observed teaching practicum.
Ibn Zohr University
Bachelor's in English Language Teaching and the Global Market
2016.09-2018.06
(2 years)
Studied core ELT principles, linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and global education trends. Completed an observed teaching practicum.