Rawand's Resume

Rawand

English Teacher, ESL Instructor, English for Specific Purposes, Teacher Training

Male

35 y/o

English Teacher/Foreign language teacher/Early Childhood Education/University teacher/professor/Teacher

Live in Iraq

Nationality Iraq

Summary

Dedicated and CELTA-certified English educator with over 10 years of experience in teaching, training, and curriculum development across international and multicultural contexts. Skilled in delivering engaging ESL, EAP, and professional communication courses to children, young learners, and adults. Experienced in designing learner-centered curricula, integrating digital learning tools, and facilitating teacher development programs. Demonstrated success in roles with organizations such as the Danish Refugee Council and Britannia Educational Services, focusing on capacity building and innovative instructional practices. Passionate about fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding in the classroom. Currently seeking an international teaching position in China to contribute to student growth and school excellence.

Work experience

Private Teacher & IELTS Trainer
Conan Institute
2024.03-Current
(2 years)
• Delivered tailored English lessons and IELTS exam preparation to students from diverse backgrounds. • Developed comprehensive lesson plans to address grammar, vocabulary, and communication skills. • Provided personalized feedback and coaching, helping students achieve academic and test goals. • Strengthened a supportive learning environment to build student confidence and engagement.
ESL Teacher, ESOL Exams Invigilator
Collins College
2024.01-Current
(2 years)
• Delivered engaging ESL lessons to diverse student groups, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. • Developed curriculum and learning materials tailored to individual student needs and proficiency levels. • Prepared students for ESOL examinations by implementing effective teaching strategies and regular assessment. • Invigilated ESOL exams, ensuring strict adherence to examination protocols and maintaining a fair testing environment.
Partnership & Capacity Development Specialist - Trainer
Danish Refugee Council (DRC)
2023.01-2025.09
(3 years)
• Delivered training, mentoring, and coaching to local partners with a focus on organizational development and adult learning techniques. • Facilitated professional development workshops and tailored capacity-building interventions. • Drafted an advocay strategy for an educational program. • Drafted ToRs and Policies for capacity development at various levels of individual, operational up to institutional.
Educational Development Coordinator - Instructor
Britannia Educational Services
2018.06-2022.10
(4 years)
• Delivered CELTA and TKT teacher training programs and supervised ESOL exams. • Lectured adults using CEFR-aligned curriculum, developing course materials tailored to diverse learner needs. • Applied adult education frameworks and facilitated engaging language lessons, improving learner outcomes. • Delivered English teaching lessons to over 1000 learners.
Training & Development Officer
TTOPCO (Oil & Gas Sector)
2013.08-2018.06
(5 years)
• Designed and delivered technical and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training for over 300 employees. • Conducted language assessments and tailored curriculum to professional learning goals. • Conducted budget management for skills & professional development plans for fascilitatinon of abroad learning programs.
Training and Development Officer - Trainer
GardaWorld (GW)
2011.06-2013.08
(2 years)
• Designed and planned training courses for the employees of the company. • Delivered language-efficiency capacity building. • Allocated budget for the planned courses along with training facilitation

Educational experience

University of Koya
Physical Education and Humanities
2007.09-2011.06
(4 years)
I've studies English Translation within the School of Foreign Language at the University of Koya.