Abdallah
University:
Queen Mary University of London
BA English Literature & Linguistics, Higher Second Class Honours
University College London
PGCE Secondary English
School:
Walthamstow Academy
Teaching and tutoring experience:
English Teacher, Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba (2024–2026): Taught KS3–KS4 English, including Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE. Differentiated for mixed abilities, SEND and EAL learners, assessed progress, and completed the ECT programme.
Form Tutor, Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba (2024–2026): Supported students’ academic progress, attendance, wellbeing and personal development while maintaining strong relationships with parents.
EAL/ESL Teacher, Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba (2024–2025): Designed and delivered KS3–KS4 English language programmes, supporting students’ academic English and wider curriculum access.
Student Teacher, Royal Docks Academy & Jo Richardson Community School (2022–2023): Taught KS3–KS4 English, developed lesson sequences, assessed student progress and supported diverse learners.
KS3/KS4 English and Maths Tutor (2019–Present): Provides personalised one-to-one and small-group tuition, including GCSE preparation, exam technique, intervention and targeted academic support.
KS2 Volunteer Tutor (2018–2019): Supported English, Maths and Science.
Additional experience:
Led Debate Club and Creative Writing Club, developing students’ communication, critical thinking and writing skills.
Experienced in supporting EAL and SEND students and adapting teaching to individual needs.
Strong pastoral and mentoring experience, including supporting disadvantaged young people.
Teaching philosophy:
Student-centred and adaptive, with a focus on clear explanations, regular assessment, confidence-building and developing independent learners. I maintain high expectations while creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and improving.
Based in London and available to teach across London.