Profile
Abdallah
English, 11+, KS2 to GCSE
A qualified English teacher with a PGCE from UCL, Abdallah has over seven years’ experience in the UK and Dubai teaching GCSE, IGCSE and 11+ English.
Abdallah holds QTS and a PGCE in Secondary English from UCL, and a BA in English Literature and Linguistics from Queen Mary University of London. He taught Years 7 to 11 English at Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba in Dubai, covering Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel International GCSE.
With over seven years of teaching and tutoring, Abdallah specialises in English from KS2 to GCSE and IGCSE, and prepares students for SATs and the 11+, alongside KS2 and KS3 Maths and Science. He supports students with EAL, ADHD and dyslexia, and those who struggle with concentration or confidence.
He uses modelling, targeted questioning and careful scaffolding, gradually reducing support as students grow more independent, and builds rapport and confidence alongside measurable progress.
Areas of Expertise
- GCSE and IGCSE English Language and Literature
- 11+ and SATs preparation
- KS2 and KS3 English, Maths and Science
- Creative writing and literary analysis
- EAL, ADHD and dyslexia support
Positions Held
- English Teacher – Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba, Dubai
- Private Tutor (7+ years)
Qualifications
- PGCE Secondary English – UCL
- BA English Literature and Linguistics – Queen Mary University of London
- Qualified Teacher Status
