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Shaimaa Muhammad Abouelwafa Dawood

EFL Instructor
Cairo

Summary

Experienced CELTA-certified EFL instructor and MA student in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) with 12 years of teaching experience. Passionate about empowering educators, fostering a positive learning culture, and driving meaningful changes in education. Seeking a senior leadership role to lead and support a team of educators, enhance teaching practices, and create a lasting impact on both students and teachers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

English Community Manager

ALX Arabia
05.2025 - Current

As an English Community Manager, I support learners in the ALX Pathway Program as they prepare for international university applications. I design and deliver weekly speaking (in-person) and writing (online) classes, create customized learning materials, and guide daily self-study through WhatsApp. My role is seasonal, providing focused language support to each new cohort.

General Manager

Homeroom Courses: ED World Company
04.2020 - Current

As General Manager of Homeroom, I lead the design, delivery, and supervision of English language programs for children, adults, and teachers. My role combines curriculum development, team leadership, and teaching to ensure high-quality, learner-centered education.

  • Program Development: Designed and refined curricula, materials, and assessments for kids, online reading, and multi-level General English programs.
    Adults and teachers: courses on English, online teaching (Moodle, Zoom), lesson planning, and AI in education.
    English teachers: specialized vocabulary courses, and ongoing module development.
  • Team Management: Recruited, trained, and supervised instructors and admin staff; built a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture.
  • Teaching: Delivered courses to learners of all ages; modeled effective teaching practices in both online and onsite settings.

English Education Officer

The USAID Funded Project STESSA
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Company Overview: STEM Teachers, Education, and School Strengthening Activity, implemented by 21PSTEM.
  • Provide leadership in developing the technical aspects of English education as part of a complex education program, in collaboration with the Deputy Chief of Party and technical experts.
  • Develop and/or refine formal English education programs at the university and secondary levels.
  • Lead, support, and refine the English language curriculum with STEM topics, student assessments, teacher training, educational materials development, educational assessments, and other key English education-related interventions.
  • Monitor and evaluate progress in English education in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
  • Network and liaise with relevant stakeholders, including those in government, civil society, NGOs, and communities, as well as technical specialists in partner agencies.
  • Coordinate multi-sectoral interventions at the community, regional, and national levels.
  • Reporting activities periodically and annually, as required, to the project component managers.
  • STEM Teachers Education and School Strengthening Activity, implemented by 21PSTEM.

Business English Instructor (Part-timer)

Information Technology Institute (ITI)
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to college-fresh graduates, mainly IT & Engineering students, on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
  • Participated in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
  • Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.

Business English Instructor (freelancer)

ESLSCA Business School
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Taught business English to adults.
  • Improved students' career skills & business knowledge.
  • Assisted in developing and maintaining business training content and presentations.

EFL Teacher (Part-timer)

Future University in Egypt
09.2018 - 01.2020
  • Taught English to students from different colleges aged 18 and up.
  • Prepared classes using provided materials and personal teaching materials.
  • Focused on improving students' grammar, listening, writing and speaking skills.
  • Created some course materials including quizzes and exams.

English Instructor and Soft Skills Trainer

YAT Learning Centers
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Taught English as a second language for adults including (Business English, Business Writing and Business Ethics).

English Instructor

Oxford Mentors
08.2015 - 09.2018
  • Taught English as a second language for young adults and kids.

English Instructor

Concept Training Center
01.2016 - 07.2016
  • Facilitates day-to-day classes to assist clients in gaining English knowledge and soft skills needed to secure employment.
  • Prepared written weekly reports.

Customer Service Representative

Vodafone Ireland
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Helped Irish customers with their concerns on the phone.

Travel Agent

Expedia Canada, Teleperformance
12.2014 - 04.2015
  • Helping Canadian customers on the phone with their concerns.

English Instructor

La Scoula Viva Centers
03.2013 - 12.2014
  • Taught English as a second language for adults.

Education

Master of Arts - English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

College of Language and Communication (CLC), Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
03.2025 - 12.2026

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Oriental Languages Department, Faculty of Arts, Cairo University

CELTA - Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language

Cambridge University Press & Assessment English

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) - undefined

English House Academy

Skills

  • Teaching Skills
  • Course preparation
  • Presentation skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Attention to detail

Personal Info.

  • Date of Birth: 1990/03/26
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Marital Status: Single

References

Will be submitted upon request.

Timeline

English Community Manager

ALX Arabia
05.2025 - Current

Master of Arts - English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

College of Language and Communication (CLC), Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
03.2025 - 12.2026

English Education Officer

The USAID Funded Project STESSA
01.2023 - 03.2025

General Manager

Homeroom Courses: ED World Company
04.2020 - Current

Business English Instructor (Part-timer)

Information Technology Institute (ITI)
11.2019 - 12.2022

Business English Instructor (freelancer)

ESLSCA Business School
09.2018 - 01.2020

EFL Teacher (Part-timer)

Future University in Egypt
09.2018 - 01.2020

English Instructor and Soft Skills Trainer

YAT Learning Centers
03.2017 - 09.2018

English Instructor

Concept Training Center
01.2016 - 07.2016

English Instructor

Oxford Mentors
08.2015 - 09.2018

Customer Service Representative

Vodafone Ireland
05.2015 - 08.2015

Travel Agent

Expedia Canada, Teleperformance
12.2014 - 04.2015

English Instructor

La Scoula Viva Centers
03.2013 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - undefined

Oriental Languages Department, Faculty of Arts, Cairo University

CELTA - Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language

Cambridge University Press & Assessment English

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) - undefined

English House Academy
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