DAVID LEITNICK

Curriculum Vitae

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPECIALIST| STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

PROFESSIONAL

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D AVID L EITNICK
Contact:+97152-805-2572 | Email:david.leitnick@gmail.com
Address:Sheik Monsour Villa, Al Maqam Oasis Complex, Al Ain - UAE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SPECIALIST | STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

CAREER SUMMARY

Dynamic and results-oriented Professional backed by 8+ years of insightful experience in Teaching English
Language. A teacher par excellence committed towards raising the bar in terms of Teaching Standards
with extended expertise in using innovative methods in teaching.

Has a unique teaching strategy to effectively engage all students and foster a fun and fascinating learning
environment. Quickly develops an excellent rapport with students, staff members to produce a friendly and
supportive institute community. Strong skills in handling students of varied abilities.

Expertise in keeping the students engaged and managing classroom activities to ensure effective teaching
and high levels of comprehension. Ability to make good judgment with excellent interpersonal &
relationship building skills and cross functional coordination in the most challenging situations.

A dedicated, resourceful and innovative instructor, who strives to help students change marginal into good
grades, supports colleagues and administration in facilitating intellectual growth by creating an
atmosphere of mutual respect.

Gifted with remarkably clear, attractive, and well-controlled voice; good timing, excellent pronunciation,
and good command over English language. Characterized as a confident, enthusiastic, adaptableand
positive-minded professional.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
English Language
Instructor

Innovative
Teaching
Methodologies

CEPA & IELTS

Preparation /
Training &
Development

Students &
Classroom
Management

Lesson Plan
Formulation /
Progress
Evaluation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Military High School of Al Ain, February 2014 till date
English Language Teacher, Al Ain UAE
Richardson Independent School District, Sept 2008 - Feb 2014
Substitute Teacher, Abu Dhabi UAE
Abu Dhabi Education Council (Al Hosn School for Boys), August 2012 August 2013
English Medium Teacher, Abu DhabiUAE
FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE & ROLES APPLIED

Lecturing and teaching Grade 10 students English as a foreign language through interactive sessions that
develop interest and activate concentration.

Creating and managing a supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to
student's learning.

Planning and preparing lessons in order to deliver the Curriculum ensuring breadth and balance in all areas
of the subject.

Identifying clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge an d high
expectations.

Organizing and managing groups or individual students ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting
all abilities.

Maintaining a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of student's progress.
Preparing appropriate records and makes timely assessment ensuring all lectures are effective.

Actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programs of
study, teaching materials, and methods of teaching.

Contributing to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum. Planning
opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils' learning.

Driving innovative programs that provides a competitive edge, which in turn aids in intellectual & social
growth of the students

Select Achievements:
Successfully raised weekly periodic and end-term exams scores by 20 percentage points when I took over
teaching duties from a teacher who had resigned in the middle of the school year.

Earned the praise of my head of department for my articulation and presentation skills that make my
lessons accessible.
PAST ASSIGNMENTS
First American Real Estate Information Services, September 2001 July 2005
Lead Programmer, Dallas, Texas USA
Electronic Data Systems (EDS), April 1986 December 1999
Programmer Analyst, Plano, Texas USA
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Arts, Literary Studies, University of Texas at Dallas (3.9 GPA) - 2007 2009

Bachelor of Arts, Literary Studies, University of Texas at Dallas (3.7 GPA) - 2004 - 2006

Associate of Arts, General Studies, Collin College, McKinney, Texas (3.9 GPA) - 2001 2004
CERTIFICATIONS

Teacher Development Program, University of Texas at Dallas - 2009 2010

Texas Teaching Certificate, English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 8-10,2010
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 12th April 1962
Languages Known: English
Nationality: US Citizen