Eba Jirgis
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Experienced secondary English and Humanities teacher with international experience across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and the UAE. Strong focus on literacy, critical thinking, and inclusive classroom practice. Confident delivering multiple curricula (NCEA, UK, American, Australian) and adapting instruction for diverse learners, including EAL and SEND students. Calm, organised, and direct in the classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Sirius College
Broadmeadows , Melbourbe
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Delivered English curriculum to Years 7–10, aligned with Australian standards.
- Planned and assessed reading, writing, and analytical tasks.
- Participated in professional development programmes and faculty collaboration.
- Maintained structured, inclusive classrooms supporting diverse learners.
Supply Teacher
Hobsonville Point Secondary Schoo
Hobsonville, Auckland
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to support lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
English Teacher
RAK American Academy
Ras Al Khaimah , UAE
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Planned and delivered lessons aligned to American curriculum standards.
- Provided targeted feedback to support exam preparation.
- Participated in ongoing PLD and collaborative planning.
English and Humanities
The Stanway School
Stanway , Colchester
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught KS3–KS4 English and Humanities.
- Differentiated instruction for EAL and SEND students.
- Used formative and summative assessment to guide instruction.
Teacher of English and Business
New Rickstones Academy
Witham , England
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Maternity cover for GCSE Business, DIT, and Life Skills.
- Managed behaviour and delivered structured cover programmes.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Functional Skills English & ICT Tutor
Nova Training
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught learners aged 16–18.
- Conducted BKSB assessments and created ILPs.
- Improved literacy outcomes through targeted instruction.
English Teacher
Aorere College
Papatoetoe, Auckland
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Designed and delivered NCEA English curriculum.
- Assessed national qualifications and reported to whānau.
- Embedded NZ key competencies and culturally responsive pedagogy.
Education
Graduate Diploma - High School Teaching
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ05-2016
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Cultural responsiveness
- Flipped classroom
- Student-centered learning
- Assessment strategies
- Educational technology
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
English Teacher
Sirius College
04.2025 - 12.2025
Supply Teacher
Hobsonville Point Secondary Schoo
12.2023 - 03.2025
English Teacher
RAK American Academy
08.2023 - 11.2023
English and Humanities
The Stanway School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Teacher of English and Business
New Rickstones Academy
04.2022 - 07.2022
Functional Skills English & ICT Tutor
Nova Training
08.2021 - 12.2021
English Teacher
Aorere College
01.2019 - 06.2021
Graduate Diploma - High School Teaching
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology
University of Auckland