ZAINAB MUHAMMAD

134-29 166th Place Apt 6B, Jamaica, NY 11434

Home: (718) 978-8708 Cell: (718) 679-2347
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SUMMARY
Skilled ESL Educator equipped with the knowledge that learning a language takes time and practice. Teaching experience ranges
from elementary school students to adult professionals. Lessons and curriculum developed using effective and efficient methods
of teaching, while focusing on the individual needs of each student.
SKILLS
3 years teaching ESL abroad Innovative teaching methods
M.S Ed, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Engaging public speaker
Languages Effective use of multi-media teaching tools
Active participation in NYS TESOL & TESOL Creative learning strategies
International
NYS State-certified ESL Instructor
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MASTER OF SCIENCE: TESOL 2017
Lehman College, Bronx, New York
Coursework in English Grammar, Linguistics, Language Development & Second Language Acquisition
BACHELOR OF ARTS: POLITICAL SCIENCE 2008
Lehman College, Bronx, New York
BACHELOR OF ARTS: SOCIOLOGY 2008
Lehman College, Bronx, New York
EXPERIENCE
CATHERINE AND COUNT BASIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Jamaica, NY
Student Teacher-English as a New Language 03/2017 to 06/2017
Taught lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening; integrated
technology as an instructional tool, including the Smartboard, completed ongoing staff training sessions.
PUBLIC SCHOOL 291
Bronx, NY
Student Teacher-English as a New Language 01/2017 to 03/2017
Conducted small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs; attended professional
development workshops focused on learning goals and classroom management, taught English language skills to 5th
grade students.
SHANGQIU NORMAL UNIVERSITY
Shangqiu, Henan Province, China
Lecturer 08/2014 to 08/2015
Maintained a teaching load of 250 undergraduate students each semester; instructed students of various backgrounds and learning
styles by employing a variety of instructional resources, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students
progress.
NEW CHANNEL
Jinan, Shandong Province, China
IELTS Test Prep Instructor 12/2012 to 02/2014
Challenged and motivated students through in-depth lectures and discussions; maintained regularly-scheduled office hours to
advise and assist students, introduced students to the concepts of college writing, created daily lesson plans for multi-level adult
ESL classes.
TEACH LEARN GEORGIA (TLG)
Gori & Tblisi, The Republic of Georgia
Lead ESL Instructor & Coordinator 06/2012 to 12/2012
Created testing and evaluation procedures; effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing employees,
enforced both classroom and administration policies and rules at all times, participated in regular training courses to keep
up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field, kept accurate records of student performance, maintaining
the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.