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Ridwan Salifu

Ridwan Salifu

Senior English Tutor
Accra,Greater Accra

Summary

Certified TEFL and Preply Tutor with 5+ years of experience in online and in-person teaching, specializing in customized lesson plans. Delivered over 1000 lessons worldwide and highly adept in meeting course material requirements while focusing individual attention on students to promote success. I have a proven track record of improving academic performance and confidence on preply and in the American International School of Lome by 10%. Skilled in delivering engaging lectures and utilizing innovative techniques to promote students' reading, vocabulary and critical thinking skills in and out of classroom to develop creativity and enrich lives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Work History

Online Preply Tutor

Preply
08.2023 - Current
  • Conduct English lessons for young and adult learners

ESL Instructor

Learn English with Ridwan
Khartoum
04.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: YouTube
  • Produced 65 instructional English videos covering vocabulary, grammar, and short stories, tailored for learners at all proficiency levels
  • Developed and continuously updated comprehensive language training materials, including lesson plans, activities, and resources
  • Customized training materials to meet department-specific language needs and objectives
  • Provided targeted, in-person instructional support to five Arabic-speaking students, focusing on end-of-semester exam preparation
  • Designed individualized educational plans (IEPs) for students with special needs, ensuring personalized learning experiences
  • Maintained detailed and accurate records of language training sessions, including attendance and progress tracking
  • Seamlessly integrated language training into employees' daily routines, promoting continuous language development
  • Stayed current with advancements in language teaching methodologies and tools to deliver the most effective training
  • Coached students in developing effective study habits and exam preparation strategies
  • Delivered constructive feedback and ongoing support to enhance staff language proficiency and communication skills
  • YouTube

Senior English Teacher

American International School of Lomé
Lomé
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Enthusiastic elementary and middle school teacher with experience in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments for diverse students
  • Taught English, Biology, and Math to middle school students
  • Designed a comprehensive curriculum for middle school, with strong skills in classroom management and student assessment
  • Effectively managed student behavior, ensuring a positive and conducive learning environment
  • Increased student reading levels by 25%

General Manager

Abibaa Aluminum and Engineering Solutions Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers involved in the production of aluminum utensils

Education

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Clinical Pathology

International University of Africa
Khartoum, Sudan
09-2024

Level 3 Arabic Language - Arabic

International University of Africa
Khartoum
01.2019

WASSCE -

Ghana Senior High School
Accra, Ghana
01.2017

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Classroom Management
  • Online Teaching Platforms
  • Student Assessment and Evaluation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in using language teaching software
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Group tutoring
  • Remote tutoring
  • Team Collaboration
  • Student progress analysis
  • Creativity and Innovation

Certification

  • Certified AI-Powered Instructional Design Professional, 01/01/24
  • Diploma in Educational Psychology, Alison, 05/01/23
  • Preply Language Teaching, 01/01/23
  • TEFL Professional Institute - Teacher Record, 06/01/21

References

  • Mustapha Ibrahim Lartey, Co-founder at Learn English with Ridwan, +9660583018443, proflartey@gmail.com
  • Mr. Muhammed Aminu, C.E.O of Abibaa Aluminum and Engineering Solutions Ltd, +2332925336
  • Mr. John Eklu, Office manager at American International School, +22890105829

Companyexperience

General Manager, Abibaa Aluminum and Engineering Solutions Ltd, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers involved in the production of aluminum utensils.

Professional Development

  • Attend the Preply tutor International Conference on Language Teaching thrice a year
  • AI Instructional design workshop 2023

Languages

English
Native language
Arabic
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Online Preply Tutor

Preply
08.2023 - Current

Senior English Teacher

American International School of Lomé
01.2023 - 01.2024

ESL Instructor

Learn English with Ridwan
04.2020 - Current

General Manager

Abibaa Aluminum and Engineering Solutions Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences - Clinical Pathology

International University of Africa

Level 3 Arabic Language - Arabic

International University of Africa

WASSCE -

Ghana Senior High School

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