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ALIYA SIDDIQUE

ALIYA SIDDIQUE

Lahore

Summary

I am an energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated English Language Instructor who possesses sufficient teaching experience with strong interpersonal skills. Very fond of building a career within the educational environment. Being a highly motivated team player can develop professional skills and utilize them to make a significant contribution. Have excellent organizational and administrative skills coupled with the flexibility of attaining self-development as well as self-reliance. Willing to undergo training and learn new skills. Motivated, passionate, and committed to helping students make progress. Proficient in teaching Intensive English Language classes and competent in Content Writing, Blog Writing, and Research. As a content writer, my duties include conducting topic research, developing style rules for a company's content, and generating material that promotes conversions by organizational objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

English Language Instructor

Preply
03.2023 - Current
  • Tutor with Preply

Freelance Content Writing Certificate

Rig Rex
07.2022 - Current

Freelance Online Tutor

Air Class 1-on1 Online Tutoring
07.2021 - Current

IELTS Trainer

E-Gurus
12.2022 - 08.2023

ESL Volunteer Teacher

Nevv’ Language
03.2021 - 08.2022

Educator – (Primary & Secondary Level)

First Virtual Training School of Nepal
06.2021 - 07.2022

Branch Manager

International TEFL Training Institute (iTTi)
10.2020 - 08.2021

Teacher Partner – Business English for EFL Students

English Startup Academy (ESA)
10.2020 - 08.2021

English Language Coordinator and English Language Instructor

Taif University
01.2018 - 06.2020
  • Business Administration College (EAP)

Certified Cambridge Train the Trainer

Taif University
09.2019 - 01.2019

English Language Instructor

Taif University
09.2010 - 01.2018
  • Business Administration College (EAP)

English Language Teacher

King Saud University
11.2008 - 06.2010
  • Preparatory Year Program, Female Campus

Certified Cambridge PET / KET Oral Examiner

University of Wales, Swansea
03.2009 - 03.2009

ESOL Teacher

Swansea College, Tycoch and MEWN campuses
11.2006 - 08.2007
  • Preparing and teaching subjects and syllabuses as required.
  • Utilizing information and Learning Technologies as appropriate for the benefit of all stakeholders in learning and teaching, in management, and the management of learning.
  • Designing and developing work programs to meet syllabus and assessment requirements
  • Preparing schemes of work for all courses/subjects taught up to the College’s required standard and in an agreed format.
  • Monitoring and reviewing the learners’ progress through discussion with the learners and by liaison with other tutors.
  • Ensuring that learners receive adequate academic and pastoral care.
  • Ensuring that discipline and a high standard of health and safety are maintained in lecture rooms and practical areas.
  • Recognizing and supporting the different learning needs of individual learners
  • Setting up and maintaining curriculum and learners’ records as required.
  • Conducting examination/invigilation duties according to College policy.
  • Assessing the capability of new students to determine their initial level of learning

ESOL Volunteer Teacher

Swansea College, Kingsway Centre
09.2006 - 08.2007
  • Developing various options for studying language – from teacher-led presentations to ‘discovery’ activities.
  • Managing classes through leadership and organizational skills.
  • Introduction of basic concepts of grammar, vocabulary, language used in pronunciation and punctuation

Teaching Placement

University of Wales, Swansea
09.2005 - 06.2006
  • Completed three weeks of teaching practice which included:
  • Teaching the English Language to adults from various countries and backgrounds.
  • Average number of ten students present in a class.
  • Teaching methods which included flashcards, grid game activity, role-playing, drilling, and telephonic conversation.

Marketing Representative

Dublin Business School
09.2003 - 06.2004
  • Worked as a Marketing Representative at different places as a part of a study at Dublin Business School Ireland which included:
  • A friendly manner.
  • A commitment to service.
  • Strong decision-making skills.
  • The ability to remain calm and quiet under pressure

Modern College of Computing
09.2000 - 06.2002

Education

Certified Cambridge Trainer -

Taif University
01.2018

MA TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

University of Wales, Swansea
Swansea
01.2007

CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching To Adults

University of Wales, Swansea
Swansea
01.2007

HND Computing - Business Information Technology

Swansea Institute, Mount Pleasant
Swansea, Wales
01.2005

Certificate in Business and Language - undefined

Dublin Business School
01.2004

European Computer Driving License - ECDL

Irish Computer Society
01.2003

MA - English Literature

University of the Punjab
Lahore
01.1998

Diploma - Linguistics

University of the Punjab
Lahore
01.1996

BA - Humanities

University of the Punjab
Lahore
01.1988

Faculty of Arts - undefined

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Islamabad
01.1986

Matriculation - undefined

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education
Islamabad
01.1984

Skills

  • Attended short courses on HTML, DHTML, Visual Basic, Macromedia Flash, Fire Works, Dream Weaver, Active Server Pages and JAVA
  • Gained sufficient experience in constructing websites based on different tutorials: Visual Basic, HTML, and MS Access
  • Deeply interested in building up new technology like MOODLE and SMILE
  • Qualified as an HTML Technician by doing an online ten-week course

Certification

  • 19.12.20 Voluntary Presentation for MmTESOL Conference 2020 conducted by Aliya Siddique on ‘ELT Opportunities and Challenges during and post COVID-19 Crisis’
  • 15.4.2019 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique, Member Curriculum and Research Unit in recognition of her valuable contribution to TULEC during the academic year 2018-2019.
  • 21.2.2019 A Seminar on Future Skills 21st Century Skills hosted by Mr. Thomas Kelly, National Geographic Learning Education Consultant held on 21.2.2019. The seminar was attended by me along with other Train the Trainers of the university.
  • 24.1.2019 Certificate of Completion awarded to Aliya Siddique for completing the online professional development course: Learning Oriented Assessment Self-study / Duration 15-25 Hours.
  • 29.9.2018 Certificate of Completion awarded to Aliya Siddique for completing the online professional development course: Teaching Writing Self-study / Duration 15-25 Hours.
  • 2.3.2018 Certificate of Completion awarded to Aliya Siddique for completing the online professional development course: Teaching Grammar / Duration 15-25 Hours.
  • 4.11.2017 Certificate of Completion awarded to Aliya Siddique for completing the online development course: Lesson Planning and Classroom Management / Duration 15-25 Hours.
  • 1.5.2017 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique for taking part in delivering the workshop “An Introduction to IELTS “held at Taif University on 13 April 2017 and 18 April 2017.
  • 2017-2018 Certificate of Teacher Training awarded to Aliya Siddique for providing evidence of researching teaching methodology topics, designing and producing relevant and appropriate workshop plans with achievable aims, successfully delivering workshops and achieving the stated aims, showing an awareness of critical self-reflection and initiating plans for further self-development as a teacher trainer by Senior Teacher Training Consultant by Cambridge University Press held at Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • 10-11 Dec 2018 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique by Dean DSSL Director ELC Taif University, Taif, KSA for the contribution of her services to organize the Second TU ELC-CUP Symposium.
  • Dec 2018 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique Course Coordinator, Business Administration by Dean, DSS/Director ELC Taif University, Taif, KSA in recognition of her valuable contribution as a successful professional in delivering services for the English Language Centre during the Semester Fall 2018.
  • Dec 2018 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique Course Coordinator, English for Business Administration by Dean, DSS/Director, ELC Taif University, KSA in recognition of her valuable contribution as a successful professional in delivering services for the English Language Centre during the Semester Fall 2018.
  • Dec 2018 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique, Member Curriculum and Research Unit by Dean/Director, ELC, Taif University, Taif, KSA in recognition of her valuable contribution as a successful professional in delivering services for the English Language Centre during the Semester Fall 2018.
  • 16-18 Oct 2018 Certificate of Teacher Training awarded to Aliya Siddique by Senior Teacher Training Consultant of Cambridge University Press for attending trainer training for Cambridge University Press “Teaching Writing” held at Taif University, Taif, KSA.
  • 29-30 Aug 2018 Certificate of Teacher Training Train the Trainer Certificate of Completion to Aliya Siddique by Cambridge English Language Assessment Part of University of Cambridge on completion of 30- 30-hour course at Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • May 8-2018 Award of Certificate of Appreciation to Aliya Siddique in recognition of her services in organizing the First TUELC-CUP Symposium held at Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • May 8- 2018 Award of Certificate of Attendance to Aliya Siddique for attending the ON-SITE PD SESSION “ DIFFERENTIATION IN ACTION: DEALING WITH MIXED ABILITY CLASSES” at Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • May 8 – 2018 Award of Certificate of Participation to Aliya Siddique for her participation in the First TUELC-CUP Symposium ACTIVE LEARNING held on 23-24 April and 8 May 2018 at Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • May 8 – 2018 Award of Certificate of Appreciation to Aliya Siddique, SUPERVISOR, CURRICULUM AND RESEARCH UNIT for her valuable contribution as a successful professional in delivering services for the English Language Centre during the academic year 2017-18 at Taif University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • 23-24 April 2018 Certificate of Participation awarded to Aliya Siddique for participating in the First TUELC-CUP Symposium ACTIVE LEARNING by Dean, DSSL Director, ELC, Taif University, Taif. KSA.
  • Jan 2018 Certificate of Completion titled Cambridge Train the Trainer awarded to Aliya Siddique for completing a 30-hour course by Chief Executive, Cambridge English Language Assessment.
  • 1 Jan 2018 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique, Coordinator of English Courses for Business Administration in recognition of her valuable contribution to her role as a successful professional in delivering services for the English Language Centre during the first semester of the academic year 1438-1439 H.
  • 1 Jan 2018 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique, Resource Person At PDP-12, in recognition of her valuable contribution to her role as a successful professional in delivering services for the English Language Centre during the first semester of the academic year 1438-1439 H.
  • 1 Jan 2018 Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Aliya Siddique, Member of Curriculum and Research Unit, in recognition of her valuable contribution to her role as a successful professional in delivering services for the English Language Centre during the first semester of the academic year 1438-1439 H.
  • 4 Nov 2017 Award of Cambridge English Teacher Certificate to Aliya Siddique on completing the online professional development course relating to Lesson Planning and Classroom Management by Cambridge University Press.
  • 30 Aug 2017 Award of a Certificate to Aliya Siddique for completing the 60 Hours of Cambridge IELTS Preparation Material training by International Teacher Academy, Lahore-Pakistan.
  • 11 Aug 2017 Underwent one-month training relating to Understanding of IELTS held at Skill Glow International IELTS and English Language Coaching Centre, Lahore-Pakistan.
  • 15-17 Jan 2017 Certificate of Participation awarded for attending TU-ELC Online Teacher Development Workshops during the first semester of the academic year 1437-1438 by Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • 15-17 Jan 2017 Certificate of Participation awarded for attending 11th TULEC Professional Development Program Language Testing and Assessment 15-17 Jan 2017 by Taif University, Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • 30 Mar/13 April 2016 Certificate of Participation awarded in recognition of a valuable contribution to TULEC Online Teachers’ Development Workshops “Changing the Traditional English Language Courses into e-courses”.
  • 15-16 May 2016 Certificate of Participation awarded for attending 10th TU ELC Professional Development Program Teachers- Agents of Change held at Taif, University, KSA
  • 3 April 2016 Presentation of a Certificate of Training Completion for completing the training in the Tele-Collaborative Intercultural Communication Program by a trainer at Sydney University, Australia.
  • 14 Feb-04 April 2016 Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation by Dean PYP/ Director ELC, Taif, University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • December 2015 Presentation of an Achievement Award for successfully attaining the grade of Mentor for the Mentorship program took place at Taif, University Sciences Stream.
  • Jan 4- 8- 2015 Presentation of a Certificate for attending PDP–VII in Assessing and Evidencing the Learning Outcomes by Taif University, Taif, KSA
  • May 25-June 5- 2014 Presentation of a Certificate for conducting a session on ‘Teaching Resources in the Classroom’ under PDP– IV in Touching Creative Dimension of EFL learners by Taif University, Taif, KSA
  • May 25-June 4- 2014 Presentation of a Certificate for attending PDP–VI in Touching Creative Dimension of EFL learners by Taif University, Taif, KSA
  • May 25-May 29- 2014 Presentation of a Certificate for attending PDP– VI in Learning and Teaching with Technology by Taif University, Taif, KSA
  • May 25-June 05-2013 Presentation of a Certificate for conducting a session on ‘Teaching Resources in the Classroom’ under PDP– IV Touching Creative Dimension of EFL learners by Taif University, Taif, KSA
  • May 25-June 4-2013 Presentation of a Certificate for attending Professional Development Program – IV Touching Creative Dimension of EFL learners by Taif University, Taif, KSA
  • 05/14 Jan 2013 Presentation of a certificate by Taif University (English Language Centre) for participating in Professional Development Program-III
  • 05/14 Jan 2013 Presentation of a ‘Certificate of Professional Development Program in recognition of the successful completion of conducting a session on Teaching writing to EFL students in a workshop held by TAIF University ELC(MUELC) at Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • 29 May – 11 June 2012 Presentation of a certificate by Taif University (English Language Centre) for moderating a session on ‘Seven Ways of Looking at Grammar’ under Professional Development Program-II
  • 25 April 2012 Presentation of a ‘Certificate of Participation’ in recognition of successful completion of Inter-Rater Reliability Training in Speaking and Writing Assessment in a workshop held by MONASH University ELC(MUELC) at Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • 8 December 2011 Presentation of a ‘Certificate of Completion’ in recognition of successful completion of Inter-Rater Reliability Training in Speaking and Writing Assessment in a workshop held by MONASH University ELC(MUELC) at Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • 6-15 June 2011 Presentation of a ‘Certificate of Attendance’ at the Professional Development Program in English Language Teaching in a workshop conducted by MONASH University at Taif University.
  • Jan 2010 Certificate of Congratulations awarded by the Club's President for devotion in advising the members of the Debate and Public Club as part of students’ English self-learning in the Preparatory Year at King Saud University.
  • Jan 2010 Class Room Management Training held at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • Feb 2010 Communicative language held at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • Feb 2010 Teaching and correcting writing at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • Feb 2010 E-Podium Training at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • Feb 2010 Bell Campus Training at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • April 2010 IELTS Reading at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • April 2010 Exam marking- writing at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • May 2010 IELTS Writing Task 1 at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • May 2010 Why do students complain about teachers? at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • Jun 2010 Creative approaches to composition at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • Jun 2010 Classroom management- motivating students at KSU, Riyadh, KSA
  • June 2009 Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Bell / Obeikan for outstanding Active Participation in BELL/ORD/KSU PY.
  • June 2009 Certificate of Recognition awarded by Bell / Obeikan for being a Most Helpful Teacher
  • Nov 2009 Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Bell / Obeikan for participating in The Self Learning Fresher’s Fair
  • Sep 2007 Completed 20 hours Intensive Weekend TEFL Certification Course held at Cardiff, Wales, UK
  • Jun 2007 Effectively Supported Asylum Seekers and Refugees while teaching at Swansea College, Swansea, UK
  • Jun 2007 Participated in Basic Skills Awareness Training held at Swansea College, Swansea, UK
  • Jun 2007 Attended Diversity Training which took place at Swansea College, Swansea, UK
  • May 2007 Attended an introduction to ILT/Learning Resource Centre held at Swansea College, Swansea, UK
  • Mar 2007 Participated in City and Guild Online Testing Engine (GOLA) Training held at Swansea College, Swansea

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English
Fluent in Urdu
Fluent in Punjabi
Fair in Arabic

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Timeline

English Language Instructor

Preply
03.2023 - Current

IELTS Trainer

E-Gurus
12.2022 - 08.2023

Freelance Content Writing Certificate

Rig Rex
07.2022 - Current

Freelance Online Tutor

Air Class 1-on1 Online Tutoring
07.2021 - Current

Educator – (Primary & Secondary Level)

First Virtual Training School of Nepal
06.2021 - 07.2022

ESL Volunteer Teacher

Nevv’ Language
03.2021 - 08.2022

Branch Manager

International TEFL Training Institute (iTTi)
10.2020 - 08.2021

Teacher Partner – Business English for EFL Students

English Startup Academy (ESA)
10.2020 - 08.2021

Certified Cambridge Train the Trainer

Taif University
09.2019 - 01.2019

English Language Coordinator and English Language Instructor

Taif University
01.2018 - 06.2020

English Language Instructor

Taif University
09.2010 - 01.2018

Certified Cambridge PET / KET Oral Examiner

University of Wales, Swansea
03.2009 - 03.2009

English Language Teacher

King Saud University
11.2008 - 06.2010

ESOL Teacher

Swansea College, Tycoch and MEWN campuses
11.2006 - 08.2007

ESOL Volunteer Teacher

Swansea College, Kingsway Centre
09.2006 - 08.2007

Teaching Placement

University of Wales, Swansea
09.2005 - 06.2006

Marketing Representative

Dublin Business School
09.2003 - 06.2004

Modern College of Computing
09.2000 - 06.2002

MA TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language

University of Wales, Swansea

CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching To Adults

University of Wales, Swansea

HND Computing - Business Information Technology

Swansea Institute, Mount Pleasant

Certificate in Business and Language - undefined

Dublin Business School

European Computer Driving License - ECDL

Irish Computer Society

MA - English Literature

University of the Punjab

Diploma - Linguistics

University of the Punjab

BA - Humanities

University of the Punjab

Faculty of Arts - undefined

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education

Matriculation - undefined

Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education

Certified Cambridge Trainer -

Taif University
ALIYA SIDDIQUE