Maria

A British experienced Teacher /Tutor/Trainer working with VIP’s, C-suite executives, and Board Level for over 14 years possessing extensive knowledge on all things related to corporate soft skills with focus on personal development to maximize performance. I deliver English Language to adults and children and coach children on Social Emotional Intelligence. I have specialized corporate expertise in soft skills development. Single-handedly managed assessment centres and initiated and promoted Arabic psychometric and aptitude testing as well as 360-degree feedback in Arabic and English. I prepared Middle Eastern students for the British and American Schools cojointly by executing USA and UK curriculums in Saudi. Promoted and delivered the Foundation and Early Years curriculum at the British School in Saudi. Tutored privately Saudi Nationals (VIP’s) in preparation for E.F.L certification, TOEFL and IELTS exams. Merging operations, legal and compliance skills with the experience gained from 14 years in corporate, serves my training and teaching roles well.

Willing to travel: 15 miles

Experience:
March 2020 to Present Business Protocol Services
Trainer of Soft Skills and Tutor
• Monitored, assessed, and remediated student performance
• Developed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans that accommodated specific level of learners while offering support to make certain each student was able to grasp concepts and
• Identified, selected, and modified resources to meet student`s diverse needs and integrated worksheets to vary lessons and consolidate concepts
• Student-focused English tutor helping traditional students develop stronger Language skills and for Second Language speakers develop English language reading, writing, and speaking skills.
• Highly skilled in leveraging TESOL methodologies, instructional technology, and differentiated learning techniques to help students comprehend and retain educational objectives. Dedicated to enriching students’ lives through group and one-on-one tutoring, coaching, and mentoring

May 2006 – January 2008 Arabian Assessments and Development Centre, Dubai
Office Manager/PA/ Psychometric Assessor/Trainer. AADC are specialists in consultancy and training for assessment and development
• Office Manager/ Managed all back-office administration and visiting delegates for testing
• Assisted in Training workshops and assessed 48 high school graduates to identify high potential candidates
• Job/person profiling through to full reporting and feedback on individual
• Administered and assessed people for psychometric testing. Interpreted test results
• Provided and led ability and personality testing for delegates undertaking tests of ability, aptitude, interests, values, and personality.
• Critically evaluated psychometric tests for specific applications and feedback.
• Successfully implemented objective assessment methods for selection, development, counselling, and guidance.
• Administered and assisted assessment centers in Qatar Qtel for Senior Management level
• Scheduled and contracted meeting facilities and identified training needs for clients
• Helped develop and promote Psychometric testing in Arabic as well as marketing Arabic version of tests
• Trained and assisted the first Emirate HR managers to complete the Level A+B qualification for Assessors
• Provided support for Arabic speaking Senior candidates
• Created and maintained databases for 360-degree appraisal and feedback processes
• Assisted in developing training evaluation procedures

2000 to 2005 Jeddah Saudi Arabia
PA/Tutor to a member of the Royal family of Saudi
• Initially selected to handle teaching H.R.H’s 5 children progressed to managing her personal affairs
Sept 92 – Sept 05 British School of Jeddah BSIJ Saudi Arabia
Class Room Teacher Primary School/English Language Tutor
• Planned and resourced classroom to support children’s learning and language development through planned activities.
• Promoted and taught the Foundation stage(Early