Malek Hamdi
Helsinki
Summary
Dynamic English teacher with extensive experience in ESL instruction, specialising in curriculum design and fostering student engagement. Proven track record of enhancing general English skills, communicative skills and fluency, resulting in increased confidence among diverse learners. Skilled in customising lessons to accommodate individual needs while promoting interactive and supportive classroom environments. Committed to utilising innovative teaching methods to drive student success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult English Teacher
Helsinki Adult Labour College
Helsinki
09.2024 - Current
- Design, plan, and teach English courses for adult learners, covering all language skills with a focus on communicative skills, fluency, and confidence
- Develop materials, assess progress, and adapt lessons to student needs
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
Independent English Teacher
Freelance
01.2019 - Current
- Design, plan, and teach customised English courses online and face-to-face for individuals and groups
- Focus on all language skills, emphasising communication, fluency, and confidence
- Adapt lessons to student needs and goals
General and Business English Teacher
Inorbis & English S Cool Institutions
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Design, plan, and teach Business English courses online and face-to-face for professionals.
- Integrated academic and vocational curricula to help students learn variety of skills.
- Focus on communication, fluency, and confidence in workplace contexts.
- Tailor lessons to professional roles, business settings, and industry requirements.
Education
Master's Degree - Advanced English Studies, Multilingualism & Teaching English as a Second Language
Autonomous University Barcelona
01.2019
Bachelor - English Philology, Applied Linguistics
University of Tripoli
01.2014
Skills
- Curriculum design and lesson planning
- Online teaching and digital proficiency
- Communicative language teaching
- Differentiated instruction
- Student-centred learning
- Student engagement and motivation
- Fluency and confidence coaching
- Creating supportive learning environments
Languages
Arabic
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Finnish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
- Professional Teacher Training (60 ECTS) – Pedagogical Qualification for Adult and Vocational Education
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
Timeline
Adult English Teacher
Helsinki Adult Labour College
09.2024 - Current
Independent English Teacher
Freelance
01.2019 - Current
General and Business English Teacher
Inorbis & English S Cool Institutions
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master's Degree - Advanced English Studies, Multilingualism & Teaching English as a Second Language
Autonomous University Barcelona
Bachelor - English Philology, Applied Linguistics
University of Tripoli
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