Gulzira Shokanayeva
English teacher, Translator, Interpreter
Albury,NSW
Summary
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior English Teacher
Trekino School
09.2014 - 06.2024
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Boosted literacy skills with focused reading assignments and targeted writing exercises for students at various proficiency levels.
- Mentored junior teachers to support their professional growth, sharing insights from years of experience in the field.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Revamped the school''s English curriculum to ensure it remained relevant, current, and aligned with state standards.
- Engaged in departmental committees to develop and review policies.
English Teacher
School 43
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs or organizations, contributing to the overall development of well-rounded students.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
English Translator
Cirque Du Soleil
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting language translation.
- Adapted translation style based on target audience preferences, ensuring optimal comprehension and engagement.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Completed precise translations of official documents with correct words and phrasing to meet legal standards.
- Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and others.
- Improved company reputation by providing accurate, culturally-sensitive translations in various languages.
- Edited and proofread text to accurately reflect English language.
- Translated legal and research materials from Language to English.
- Mentored junior translators, sharing industry insights and best practices for professional development.
Senior English Teacher
West Kazakh State University By M.Utemisov
09.2001 - 05.2004
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Boosted literacy skills with focused reading assignments and targeted writing exercises for students at various proficiency levels.
- Mentored junior teachers to support their professional growth, sharing insights from years of experience in the field.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Revamped the school''s English curriculum to ensure it remained relevant, current, and aligned with state standards.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - English Language And Literature
West Kazakh State University By Mahambet Utemisov
Uralsk, Kazakhstan 06.2001
Bachelor Of Arts - Romance Languages
Kazakh State University of Foreign Languages And S
Almaty, Kazakhstan 07.2000
Skills
- Academic advising
- Individualized Learning Plans
- Child Development
- Manuscript Review
Timeline
Senior English Teacher
Trekino School
09.2014 - 06.2024
English Teacher
School 43
09.2012 - 06.2014
English Translator
Cirque Du Soleil
03.2009 - 04.2012
Senior English Teacher
West Kazakh State University By M.Utemisov
09.2001 - 05.2004
Bachelor Of Arts - English Language And Literature
West Kazakh State University By Mahambet Utemisov
Bachelor Of Arts - Romance Languages
Kazakh State University of Foreign Languages And S
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