Mary B.

English Teacher with over 14 years of Experience, PGCE and TESOL qualified

About

My name is Mary Botros and I am currently an English teacher at LFIGP school in Dubai. I hold a PGCE from the British University in Dubai and TESOL Diploma from Notting Hill college in the UK. With over 14 years of teaching experience in Dubai and the middle east I have a strong background in teaching English to young learners and adults. I have teaching experience in both British and American schools and I was the head of the English department at GEMS Founders School and Oaktree Primary School.

I speak

English Proficient C2

Teaching experience

English Teacher
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS INTERNATIONAL GEORGES POMPIDOU, Dubai, UAE 2022 – Till present

Summer Camp EFL Teacher
ES Dubai, Dubai, UAE 2022 – Till present

English Coordinator / Year 6 Class Teacher (British Curriculum)
Oaktree Primary School, Dubai, UAE April 2022 – July 2022

Year 1 Class Teacher (British Curriculum)
Smart Vision School, Dubai, UAE 2021 – 2022

Grade 1 Class Teacher (American Curriculum)
Renaissance School, Dubai, UAE. 2020 –2021

Head of English as an Additional Language
GEMS Founders School, Al Barsha, Dubai, UAE. 2016 – 2020

Teaching methods

When it comes to language teaching I prefer to use the following methods:

1. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
• Focuses on real-life communication rather than just grammar.
• Activities: role plays, interviews, debates, problem-solving tasks.
• Students practice fluency, not just accuracy.

2. Task-Based Learning (TBL)
• Students complete meaningful tasks using English.
• Examples: planning a trip, designing a poster, solving a mystery.
• Language is learned through “doing” rather than memorizing.

3. The Natural Approach
• Focus on listening and comprehension first.
• Speaking comes later when students feel ready.
• Similar to how children learn their first language.