Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Development
Media Employment with Various organizations
References
Timeline
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Samira Esat

Summary

Experienced Traveler and Travel Adviser with a strong background in education and journalism. Adept at creating engaging travel content and providing personalized travel advice. Skilled in multiple languages and has a keen eye for detail, ensuring exceptional client experiences.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Writing Center Instructor

Nazarbayev University
08.2022 - Current
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Serving as Mentorship Adviser & General Evaluator for University Toastmasters Club in line with community service commitments within employment.

Freelance Travel Blog Writer

Halalbooking.com
05.2022 - Current

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  • Editor of Series - Mosques & Minarets
  • Travel articles translated into 5 languages.

SEO Certification Level 5

  • Promoted brand visibility by contributing well-researched articles to various online publications within the industry niche.
  • Maintained a consistent posting schedule by developing an efficient workflow for researching, drafting, editing, publishing, and promoting new articles.


Junior Freelance Writer

Story Terrace Europe
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
  • Generated ideas for new content series or formats based on audience interests and market trends.

Pre-Sessional EAP Tutor

University of Leeds
07.2018 - 09.2021
  • Created and edited EAP course content, lesson plans, and lesson material that had to be translated into presentable format.

• Proofread and edited student work

• Researched applications of Academic Information Literacy

and Concept mapping to motivate students, raising

awareness of academic literacy

Pre- Sessional EAP Tutor

University of Portsmouth
07.2013 - 09.2017

• Delivered EAP classes to both undergraduate &

postgraduate students promoting learner autonomy

• Initiated and led English language conversation clubs.

• Taught Academic Seminar (discussion/presentation)

and Content-based course.

General & EAP Tutor

Language Specialists International
05.2014 - 07.2015
  • Executed learning strategies preparing learners for entry into

College and University

• Implemented digital learning tools to improve learning

strategies.

Personal Academic Tutor and ESOL Lecturer

Autism Hampshire & Highbury College Portsmouth
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Provided support for struggling students through one-on-one mentoring and small group instruction sessions.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, using data-driven decision-making to inform future instructional planning.
  • Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.

Network English Teacher

British Council Sudan
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning to Corporate Students in Banking, Journalism, and DFID based at the British Embassy assisting with report writing skills.

• Contributed to fostering an effective cultural connection

the British Council and Sudanese students

& Professionals.

  • Traveled within Sudan to see historical sites, learning many cultural practices of the Land and the People.

ESOL Lecturer & Tutor

Tower Hamlets College
02.2009 - 07.2011
  • Facilitated and taught Adult Community Education based courses in the locality, and organized class tours and events.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.



Education

PGCE - ESOL for Adults

Institute of Education, University College of London
01.2010

Certificate in English Language Teaching - Cert TESOL

Greenwich School of English
01.2007

PgDip - Broadcast Journalism

Cardiff Journalism School, University of Wales
01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - English, Journalism & Mass Media

Rhodes University
01.2000

Skills

  • Travel Writing & Tours in different continents from Africa, Europe & Central Asia
  • Content Creation and Editing
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Multilingual Communication
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • SEO
  • Online Tutoring
  • Adaptable Instruction
  • Student-Centered Instruction
  • Online Platform Skills

Professional Development


  • Training & Continuous Professional Development within all institutions - conducting an participating in workshops and seminars.

Media Employment with Various organizations

7/2004 – 5/2008


• Al Jazeera International, (London) Interview Producer (guest booking shifts 3/ 2007 – 5/2008

• BBC London FM (elected to work on a Broadcast Journalist radio attachment – 8/ 2006 – 3/2007)

• CTVC Productions for Channel 4 –Assistant producer/Researcher - documentary/TV talk series.

• Sunrise Radio & Kismet Radio – News Presenter and Broadcast Journalist,

• BBC Asian Network - (Leicester and London based – freelance work)

• BBC World Service – Programme Making Units (Arts Unit and Religion & Ethics – freelance researcher).


PUBLISHING CREDENTIALS

•Halalbooking.com – Travel Booking Company - Ramadan series 2022

•(Publication of 4 articles in 5 languages) – Example: Minarets of Prominence: Ottoman and Seljuk

(halalbooking.com)

2020- 2021 – ‘And She Thrived ' - blog for Women in Africa.


1999 – 2000

•The Asian Leader – Rochdale, Greater Manchester

•The Star – 1998 – Johannesburg, South Africa

•Media Officer – MSA- Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa

• DHL Zimbabwe – Public Relations & Account Executive, Internal & External Communications

References

Available on request

Timeline

Writing Center Instructor

Nazarbayev University
08.2022 - Current

Freelance Travel Blog Writer

Halalbooking.com
05.2022 - Current

Junior Freelance Writer

Story Terrace Europe
05.2022 - 09.2022

Pre-Sessional EAP Tutor

University of Leeds
07.2018 - 09.2021

General & EAP Tutor

Language Specialists International
05.2014 - 07.2015

Pre- Sessional EAP Tutor

University of Portsmouth
07.2013 - 09.2017

Personal Academic Tutor and ESOL Lecturer

Autism Hampshire & Highbury College Portsmouth
02.2013 - 03.2014

Network English Teacher

British Council Sudan
07.2011 - 06.2012

ESOL Lecturer & Tutor

Tower Hamlets College
02.2009 - 07.2011

Certificate in English Language Teaching - Cert TESOL

Greenwich School of English

PgDip - Broadcast Journalism

Cardiff Journalism School, University of Wales

Bachelor of Arts - English, Journalism & Mass Media

Rhodes University

PGCE - ESOL for Adults

Institute of Education, University College of London
Samira Esat