Profile
I have a good range of experience working with a wide range of people in a customer and student based role. I have a warm and calm personality and am reliable and efficient.
Experience Summary
English Teacher (EFL), Bishopstrow College, Wiltshire
June – Sept 2015
• General English lessons for international students aged 7-17 (A2, B1, B2)
• Preparation of classes; setting and marking homework
• Preparing students for FCE exams
English Teacher (EFL), English Study Centre, Catania, Sicily
Sept 2014-June 2015
• Teaching English to Italian students at a private school
o Children, teenagers and adults at A1, A2, B1, B2, C1
• Preparing lessons (25 hours/week) using course books and sourcing and creating additional material (including songs, games and activities).
• Preparing students for KET, PET and FCE exams
• Record keeping, administration (tests, reports), covering other staff, invigilation
Other
Chambermaid, Muddy Duck, Monkton Farleigh Summer 2014
Dog walking and house sitting Jan to June 2014
English Teacher, EF Oxford Summer 2013
Student Assistant, Modern Languages, University of Birmingham
Jan 2003 to Dec 2012
• Receptionist for busy student helpdesk, answering queries and providing advice
• Administration for 4 year degree programmes for 400 students and 20 academics
• Maintenance of confidential database records and exam marks
• Organisation and promotion of department events
• Worked in team of 8 to cover all modern language departments
Qualifications
BA (Hons) English Language and Literature 2.1
The University of Birmingham 1997
A levels (French A; English Literature B; Religious Studies C) 1994
Beginners Italian course, Babilonia language school, Sicily June 2014
Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELTA) March 2013
Certificate in Professional Development (Business Start Up) July 2012
Voluntary Work
McKenzie Friend Oct 2010 to Dec 2012
• Administrative support for 2 year court hearing, including creation and analysis of statements, processing legal documents, and research.
RSPB Big Schools Bird Watch Nov 2010 to July 2011
• Led indoor and outdoor wildlife activities with class of young children.
Birmingham Nature Centre March 2010 to Nov 2010
• Fed animals, cleaned enclosures and worked with other volunteers.
Interests
• Drawing Norman sculptures
• Writing comedy and creative writing
• Member of amateur dramatics society
• Language learning including Italian and Welsh
• Cryptic crosswords, quizzes and puzzles
• Wildlife, nature, travel and historical places
References
Available on request
