CV, CELTA Certified ESL Teacher Targting The Middle East

Available

Serial No: 33032

Job Seeker Location

×

Close

Skills keywords: efl teacher, esl instructor, esl teacher, TEFL

Short Bio:

As an experienced ESL teacher, having previously worked in the Middle East, I have come to love and have grown accustomed to the Arabic culture and and the working environment.

Current location:  England, United Kingdom - View on map

Nationality: British

Preferred Sector of Employment:  accounting and finance

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

Profile

I am looking for a GCC based position where I can offer my communications, organization & relationship development skill set and expertise, combined with huge amounts of confidence and passion for my work. I am a hardworking, highly professional and extremely dedicated employee, with an extensive understanding of international and local markets and cultures. With my international background and high standard of initiative, communication, efficiency and economy, complimented by my professional experience locally & internationally; I know I will be a valuable asset to any team.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development and International Relations. I also have Cambridge CELTA certificate in teaching English as a foreign language. I have years of related work experience, particularly focusing on teaching, communications management and personal development of others, within the Middle East and UK.

Education & Qualifications

Other Certificates: 2015 – Cambridge CELTA certificate in teaching English as a foreign language

Tertiary Education: 2011-2015
Institution: London Metropolitan University
Course: BA International Development and International Relations

Tertiary Education: 2009-2011
Institution: Lea Valley Sixth Form
Course: A-Levels
Subject: Maths, Sociology, English Literature, Law

Secondary Education: 2004-2009
Institution: Lea Valley High School
Course: Higher General Secondary Education
Subjects: 10 GCSE’S Grade A*-C

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, supported by my English as a foreign language certificate (CELTA)

• Well-developed intercultural skills, sensitivity, flexibility and adaptability

• Strong ICT skills having used them in all my previous employment

• Excellent people skills and enjoy working with both children and adults

• Motivated and enthusiastic person who enjoys helping, supporting or leading others

• Can work effectively on my own and as part of a team

• Highly organised individual and have the ability to make balanced and careful judgements when working under pressure

Employment History

August 2014-August 2015
ESL Instructor –  ACEC Bahrain

• Teaching different levels of English, from Elementary to Advanced and Business English- Young learners and Adult learns. A class of up to 15 students

• Creating different courses to suit individual student’s needs

• Creating lesson objectives and end of unit exams

• Creating and teaching writing workshops

• Conversation courses: developing the conversation standards of students, enabling them to sound natural when speaking and preparing them for their assessed oral presentation

• marking and providing appropriate feedback on oral and written work;

• Devising, writing and producing new materials, including audio and visual resources;

• organising and getting involved in social and cultural activities such as sports competitions, school parties, dinners and excursions;

• attending and contributing to training sessions;

• participating in marketing events for the language school;

July 2013 – August 2014
English Language Tutor –  London

• Working with a group of both adult and young learners in preparation for their school/ course examinations

• Developing their language skills: Reading, listening, speaking and writing

• Constructing lesson plans and researching for appropriate classroom material

• Drawing up examinations for students and marking them

• Marking essays/assignments

• Providing thorough and constructive feedback

Dec 11 – May 14
Tutoring Students

• Home tutoring from ages 7-15 in Maths and English

• Preparing students for exams and assisting in coursework and assignments

May 13 – July 2014
Sales Associate: London Eye Picsolve

• Working on tills serving customers selling souvenier photographs

• Meeting daily sales targets

• Working on the camera taking photos of customers

Dec 12 – April 13
Hamleys Toy Store Concession Staff

• Assisting customers on the shop floor

• Product knowledge

• Selling products with a deadline and targets at the end of each day

Jan 11 – June 12
Admin Officer at Travel Links Travel Agency

• Assisting customers in sales Ensured high level of customer service was conveyed at all times.

• Played a key role in maintaining the organisation on the shop floor

• Had an excellent knowledge of price plans

• Dealing with numerous customer questions.

• Booking and cancelling tickets and reservations

Apr 10 – Sept 10
Telesales

• Meeting set targets in sales

• Had an excellent knowledge of the product

• Dealt with various customers of different natures

Volunteer Work

– 5 weeks of volunteer work with Oxfam – main jobs were, working in the retail departments, planning events to raise money and office work

– Youth helpline (6 weeks) in which it was my duty to answer the calls and give advice based on the training I was given.

– Hospital ( 4 weeks ) – Seeing to patients awaiting surgery, and those patients who were in the post-surgery stage

References

Available on request