Amrou Atwa, English Teacher and Interpreter
England, United Kingdom, 07826376919, amr_atwa2010@yahoo.com
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PROFILE
I believe effective teachers are enthusiastic about their subjects, patient, and supportive. I strive to create a positive learning environment where students progress at their own pace and achieve personal goals. Regardless of age, I foster motivation by incorporating games, songs, and movies. I also write and direct student plays for local and provincial performances. With experience teaching all age groups in China, my area of expertise includes Writing, Speaking, Creative Reading, Reading (English Newspapers & Magazines), Listening, Phonics, Business English, Cambridge Business English, IELTS, Western Culture, Literature, Drama, Novels, Poetry, EAP, Analytical Interpretation of Texts, and Argument Analysis.
As a translator and interpreter, I ensure accurate, culturally appropriate translations by capturing nuances, idioms, and context. I carefully analyze texts to convey meaning while preserving tone and style. My role extends beyond language conversion, bridging cultures and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Part-Time Positions (UK)
Feb 2026 — Current
Apr 2025 — Jul 2025
English, Maths, Science & PSHE Tutor, REMEDY RECRUITMENT GROUP
• Teaching English to Key Stage 1 & 3 students
• Teaching Maths & Science to Key Stage 1 students
• Delivering PSHE, including real-life social scenario practice
• Supporting SEND students (especially ADHD and Autism)
• Encouraging turn-taking, communication, and collaboration
• Developing sentence structure and reading comprehension
• Teaching coping and emotional regulation skills
• Using students’ interests and strengths to boost engagement
• Allowing extra processing time and avoiding instruction overload
• Using visual schedules and clear routines to ease transitions
Dec 2025 — Mar 2026
Functional Skills English Teacher, DERBY COLLEGE (DCG) – through THINK FE
• Delivering Functional Skills English lessons aligned with curriculum and exam standards
• Developing learners’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
• Planning engaging lessons tailored to diverse abilities and learning needs
• Assessing progress, provide feedback, and prepare learners for assessments
• Supporting learners in applying English skills to real-life and workplace contexts
Feb 2025 — Current
Audio, Video, and Face-to-Face Interpreter, ABSOLUTE INTERPRETING TRANSLATIONS LTD l PREMIUM LINGUISTIC SERVICES
• Real-Time Interpretation: Converting spoken English and Arabic
• Clear Communication: Ensuring accurate exchanges
• Confidentiality: Upholding privacy and ethics
• Adaptability: Interpreting across various media
• Technical Skills: Using interpretation tools
• Clarification: Ensuring full understanding
Feb 2025
Cover Supervisor (Leicester State Schools), LINK3 RECRUITMENT
• Classroom Supervision: Managing students and enforcing rules
• Work Supervision: Overseeing completion of pre-set tasks provided by the absent teacher
• Behaviour Management: Maintaining discipline
• Student Support: Assisting and engaging learners
• Attendance & Reporting: Recording and addressing concerns
• Staff Communication: Liaising on student progress
• Safety & Welfare: Ensuring safeguarding
Sept 2023 — Jan 2025
Employment Gap
• MA (On-campus study)
• Graduation
• Job search
Full-Time Positions (China)
Sept 2017 — Aug 2023
VCE EAL Teacher & Supervisor, HENGSHUI TAIHUA HIGH SCHOOL previously known as HENGSHUI NO.1 HIGH SCHOOL, Hengshui
• Teaching the Australian High School Curriculum and guiding students in analyzing classical and modern texts like Medea, To Kill a Mockingbird, Twelve Angry Men, The Queen, Ransom, Extinction, and Wordsworth Poetry
• Enhancing students’ analytical skills through creative writing
• Supervising and mentoring Chinese English teachers to improve their teaching and assessment skills
• Teaching media text analysis to develop argument analysis and listening skills
• Assigning and grading homework and tests
• Evaluating student progress and discussing results with students, parents, and school officials
• Identifying learning needs and implementing remedial programs
• Participating in staff meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops
• Attending annual VCE Conferences (Xian, 2018; online, 2020 & 2021)
Having taught VCE EAL (Victorian Certificate of Education English as an Additional Language) in China, I am also qualified to teach GCSE English. VCE EAL is very similar to GCSE English in the UK, as it involves the analytical interpretation of texts, including the analysis of characters, themes, language, context, and cinematic features, as well as argument analysis and persuasive language techniques.
Sept 2008 — Jun 2017
ESL/EAP/ Business English Teacher, EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, ZHEJIANG BUSINESS COLLEGE, PINGXIANG UNIVERSITY , GONGQINGCHENG COLLEGE , INNER MONGOLIA UNIVERSITY FOR THE NATIONALITIES, DEZHOU UNIVERSITY & TAIYUAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Nanchang, Hangzhou, Pingxiang, Gongqingcheng, Tongliao, Dezhou & Taiyuan
• Teaching Oral English, Academic Writing, Creative Reading, Business English, Literature, Reading (English Newspapers and Magazines), American & British Culture, EAP, and IELTS to undergraduate and graduate students
• Preparing and delivering lectures to students and conducting sessions and discussion groups
• Preparing, administering and grading examinations, assignments and reports
• Advising students on course and academic matters and career decisions
• Directing research programs of graduate students and advising on research matters
• Possible serving on faculty committees dealing with matters such as curriculum planning and degree requirements
• Possible representation of the university as speaker and guest lecturer
Aug 2007— Aug 2008
ESL Teacher , TAIYUAN KID CASTLE ENGLISH TRAINING SCHOOL Taiyuan
Sept 2006 — Jun 2007
ESL Trainer BAOQING CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH TRAINING SCHOOL Baoqing
Dec 2005 — Jun 2007
ESL Teacher BAOQING NO.1HIGH SCHOOL Baoqing
• Teaching Oral English and Phonics to kindergarten, primary, and high school students
• Training Baoqing Primary and Middle school teachers
• Developing and delivering courses per the approved curriculum
• Using lessons, discussions, media, and field trips to enhance learning
• Assigning and grading homework and tests
• Assessing student progress and discussing results with students, parents, and school officials
• Identifying and addressing individual learning needs with remedial programs
• Participating in staff meetings, conferences, and training workshops
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EDUCATION
Date Event/Activity Location
Jul
2025 GCSE Maths (Foundation), A Star Equivalency London
May 2025 GCSE English Equivalency, A Star Equivalency London
Nov 2024 Master of Arts: Applied Linguistics and TESOL, University of Leicester UK (On-campus) Leicester
Dec 2016 Master of Arts: Applied Linguistics, Open University UK (DL) Milton Keynes
Jul
2003 Bachelor of Arts: Arts and Education (Basic Education, English Department), Tanta University EG (On-campus) Tanta
Feb 2017 CELTA, Cambridge, Pharos University Alexandria
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SKILLS
• Planning – Expert
• Cultural Awareness – Expert
• Management – Expert
• Advising – Expert
• Presentations – Expert
• Social Development – Expert
• Patience – Expert
• Teaching – Expert
• Writing – Expert
• Curriculum Planning – Expert
• Teamwork and Group Discussion Skills – Expert
• Business English – Expert
• Creative Writing – Expert
• Lesson Planning – Expert
• Professional ethics understanding – Expert
• Document Translation – Expert
• Verbal and written communication – Expert
• Editing skills – Expert
• Cultural expertise – Expert
• Cross-cultural communication – Expert
• Proofreading skills – Expert
• Document Review – Expert
• Relationship Building – Expert
• Cultural understanding – Expert
