Rayene Medabis

Educational Consultant

Jul 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 1 mo

Architected comprehensive language curricula for various proficiency levels, specifically designed to engage learners through life-skills-based themes. Pioneered a communicative, skills-first methodology that prioritizes functional language use and critical thinking over rote grammar instruction. Developed specialized English for Specific Purposes (ESP) syllabi, including intensive medical English modules tailored for healthcare professionals. Synthesized complex academic content into accessible, "human-centric" learning materials to improve student engagement and retention. Curated story-driven lesson formats to provide a consistent and immersive narrative framework for long-term courses. Spearheaded teacher observation and feedback cycles, utilizing data-driven rubrics to improve instructional quality across a multi-person teaching team. Facilitated professional development workshops and guest-hosted training sessions to mentor educators on modern pedagogical practices. Managed cross-functional teams of lesson creators, overseeing the production and quality assurance of educational prototypes and digital assets. Consulted on institutional branding and thought leadership, developing content strategies to position educational organizations as industry leaders. Engineered objective assessment frameworks using binary rubrics and frequency-count checklists to eliminate teacher subjectivity and ensure grading accuracy. Conducted rigorous curriculum audits, producing detailed reports on project alignment, pedagogical strengths, and areas for strategic improvement. Designed summative and formative assessments focused on measurable communicative actions and real-world task performance. Optimized educational workflows by implementing standardized templates and documentation processes for curriculum development teams.

Curriculum & Instructional Designer

Jun 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 2 mos

Designed and implemented specialized syllabi for adult and young learners, ensuring full alignment with global frameworks. Standardized learning objectives academy-wide, achieving measurable consistency in instructional quality across all cohorts and proficiency levels. Oversaw all educational content development, maintaining strict alignment with international curriculum benchmarks and quality assurance protocols. Developed comprehensive scope-and-sequence documents, unit plans, and assessment blueprints to guide instruction across all programme levels. Collaborated with academic leadership to identify performance gaps and design targeted remediation strategies for underperforming learner groups. Reviewed and revised existing course materials to incorporate current best practices in ELT pedagogy and learner-centred design principles. Created blended and hybrid learning materials optimized for both synchronous and asynchronous delivery across digital platforms.

Teacher Trainer

Jun 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 2 mos

Led regular professional development workshops for teaching staff, introducing evidence-based ELT methodologies and reflective instructional practices. Supervised, observed, and provided structured feedback on instructors' lessons through formal observation cycles and one-on-one coaching conversations. Developed onboarding materials and teacher induction programmes to integrate new staff into the academy's pedagogical standards and culture. Mentored junior teachers in modern ELT approaches, differentiated instruction techniques, and effective classroom management strategies. Designed and facilitated peer learning communities among teaching staff to promote collaborative professional growth and knowledge sharing. Evaluated teacher performance against established competency frameworks and co-created individualized development plans to address growth areas.