AHMED Hesham Nasr

AHMED Hesham Nasr

Senior English Teacher | Language Instruction

MBZ City, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Profile summary

Senior English Teacher | Language Instruction with 8 years of experience in education and curriculum design. Delivers structured ESL and EFL programmes aligned with the British Curriculum, Cambridge Curriculum, and Abu Dhabi MOE standards, supported by extensive GCC experience. Applies communicative language teaching methodologies, differentiated instruction strategies to engage learners and support academic performance.

Career highlights

Curriculum Design and Delivery: Designed and delivered structured ESL and EFL programmes aligned with the British Curriculum, Cambridge Curriculum, and Abu Dhabi MOE standards.

Academy Foundation and Scaling: Founded and scaled an ACTVET licensed English language academy, growing the learner community to over 14,000 followers across Egypt and the GCC.

Cambridge Examination Preparation: Prepared students for Cambridge examinations from A2 to C2 in alignment with MOE curriculum frameworks, achieving a 90% average improvement in test performance scores.

Key skills

Technical
EdTech & Digital Tools
Professional
Language Teaching & InstructionESL/EFL Instruction — A1 to C2 (CEFR) for Young LearnersTeenagers & AdultsCommunicative Language Teaching (CLT)Task-Based Learning (TBL)Test-Teach-Test (TTT)PhonicsPronunciation & Fluency DevelopmentSpeaking & Listening CoachingAcademic WritingReading Comprehension & Grammar InstructionBilingual Instruction — Arabic & EnglishLinguistics & Literature LecturingCurriculum & AssessmentCEFR-Aligned Curriculum DesignSyllabus Mapping & Lesson PlanningA2 KeyB1 PreliminaryB2 FirstC1 AdvancedC2 ProficiencyIELTS Teaching & Test PreparationStandardised Assessment DesignDifferentiated Instruction for Diverse Learner Abilities & Learning StylesFormative & Summative AssessmentAttainment Tracking & Progress ReportingStudent-Centred LearningInclusive EducationInclusive Teaching PracticesClassroom & Professional PracticeMulticultural Classroom ManagementADEK / KHDA Inspection Standards ComplianceBlended & Online Learning DesignHybrid Delivery (In-Person & Virtual)Parent Communication & EngagementStudent Motivation & Confidence BuildingPeer Mentoring & Teacher CollaborationProfessional Development LeadershipBrisk TeachingChalkieChatGPTSpeechaceSounds AmericanGoogle ClassroomZoomMicrosoft TeamsGoogle WorkspaceSheetGPTNotionVidIQTubeBuddyCambridge Exam Preparation: A2 KeyAI-Assisted Pedagogy: Brisk TeachingGoogle Classroom, Zoom, Microsoft TeamsCurriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementE-learningAssessmentLesson Planning

Professional experience

Senior English TeacherApr 2025 - Present
Al Byan Institute for Academic & Educational ServicesAbu Dhabi, UAE

Directs instructional operations within educational services, shaping curriculum frameworks for regional and international academic standards. Guides departmental alignment through structured pedagogical development and faculty collaboration initiatives.

  • Designs structured ESL and EFL programmes aligned with British, Cambridge, and Abu Dhabi MOE standards.
  • Implements differentiated instruction strategies for mixed-ability learners, achieving 95% improvement in engagement and comprehension.
  • Prepares students for Cambridge examinations from A2 to C2 levels in alignment with MOE frameworks, securing a 90% average improvement in test performance scores.
  • Integrates interactive methods including role-play, group projects, and digital platforms to promote communicative learning.
  • Streamlines syllabus mapping and lesson observation records using Google Workspace, SheetGPT, and Brisk Teaching.
Senior English EducatorOct 2020 - Mar 2025
Anglicization AcademyEgypt · UAE · GCC

Directed curriculum design and instructional delivery for diverse learner populations across Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing English language education from basic to advanced proficiency levels. Managed academic operations including the creation of tailored study plans, digital platform integration, and specialized linguistics and literature lectures for university students.

  • Delivered instruction to 400+ online learners across UAE, KSA, and Oman through targeted communicative syllabi with a 95% student retention rate.
  • Scaled an ACTVET-licensed English language academy, growing the learner community to 14,000+ followers across Egypt and the GCC.
English TeacherSep 2018 - Sep 2020
Private AcademyZagazig, Egypt
  • Instructed primary school students in phonics, pronunciation, and foundational literacy skills.
  • Created age-appropriate, curriculum-aligned lesson plans and improved classroom participation by 100%.

Education

Post-Graduate StudiesJan 2026 - Jan 2027
Faculty of Al-Alsun (Languages), Sohag University, Egypt

Linguistics

  • 2026 – 2027 (In Progress)
Bachelor of ArtsJan 2016 - Jan 2020
Zagazig University, Egypt

English Language and Literature | UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) recognised equivalency — equivalent to a UAE-accredited Bachelor's Degree.

  • 2016 – 2020
  • UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) recognised equivalency - equivalent to a UAE-accredited Bachelor's Degree.

Certifications

Teaching IELTSIDP Education2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
TEFLTeacher Record2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
TEFLEducast International2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners)George Mason University2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
TESOL International Convention - Member | ELT Conferences - CPD MemberTESOL
ACTVET Trainer Licence - English LanguageACTVET
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching with Digital TechnologiesCambridge2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Teaching Cambridge Exams: A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 ProficiencyCambridge2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Cambridge Assessment - All four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening & SpeakingCambridge2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Integrating AI Tools in ELT - Speechace & Sounds American: pronunciation, fluency tracking & speaking assessmentsELT2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
IH Portal Mini-Courses & Workshops in Teaching EnglishIH2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
British Council: Teacher Educator, Creative Grammar Teaching, Pronunciation, Speaking, Inclusive TeachingBritish Council2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Oxford / Trinity / OPEN: Placement Testing, Communicative Grammar, Digital Tools, Online PedagogyOPEN2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Teaching Qualifications & Licences — Most Recent First
TEYL (Teaching English to Young Learners) — George Mason UniversityTeaching English to Young Learners2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
TESOL — Arizona State University (Online)Online2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent