Katie, lessons English in Tottington BL8

I completed my CELTA qualification at ELC Manchester Academy of English. As part of the course I was required to design and deliver lessons to students of a variety of ages and nationalities. I gained experience of classroom management and further developed my organisational and communication skills.

At Country Cousins School of English, as well as EF Hangzhou in China and The International English Language School in Russia, I had the opportunity to further improve my classroom management and discipline skills. I am reliable and flexible and I am extremely dedicated to my work.

I feel confident dealing with all disciplines and am polite and trustworthy.

Education

ELC Manchester Academy of English February 2013
CELTA (pass)
Aberystwyth University, Wales
BA (hons.) English Literature with Creative Writing (2:1) 2007 to 2010
Bury College
A Level English Literature (C) 2005 to 2007
A Level Media Studies (A)
A Level Film Studies (B)
Philips High School, Whitefield 2000 to 2005
8 GCSE’s (A-C) including Science, English and German.

Professional Development

Level 3 award Special Educational Needs. 2015
Distinction

Professional Experience

Alice in Città Italy Kindergarten Language Assistant
October 2015 - present

Following Alice in Città's teaching methods - creating a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment and encouraging the use of conversational English through play

Country Cousins (Channel School) Ilfracombe, UK EFL Teacher
June - August 2015
As a returning teacher I was responsible for:
Teaching elementary, pre-intermediate/intermediate and advanced level English
Supplementing the British Council syllabus with my own creative materials
Conducting oral placement testing
Invigilating written placement tests
Attending professional development workshops

Alice in Città, Megliadino San Vitale, Italy English Language Assistant
April - June 2015
I worked closely with the village council to introduce an English language programme to schools in the area. This included:
Working closely with Italian co-teachers to plan and deliver lessons
Teaching in kindergarten, primary and high schools
Following Alice in Città's teaching methods - creating a relaxed, enjoyable learning environment and encouraging the use of conversational English through play
teaching beginner and pre-intermediate levels of adult learners.

International English Language School, Russia English Teacher
September 2013 - November 2014
As the sole member of the English department I was responsible for:
Designing and delivering a personally tailored curriculum
1-1 and whole class teaching (up to15 students per classroom)
Teaching students aged 3 to adult
Employing the use of the phonemic script
Invigilating Cambridge examinations and in-house testing

Country Cousins (Channel School), Ilfracombe, UK EFL Teacher
June 2013 - September 2013
Teaching Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-intermediate levels
Students from 11-17 years of age
Attending professional development workshops
Flexible - working extra hours when necessary
Creative - supplementing prepared lesson plans with my own material
Conducting oral placement tests
Invigilating written exams

EF Hangzhou North School, China, Foreign English Teacher April 2013 - June 2013
Working with children ages 3-16
Classroom management and discipline
Lesson planning
Oral Placement Test training and observations
Peer observations to improve personal teaching skills
Developing a quick rapport with co-teachers, TA's and students