Patsy, private lessons English - CT5 Whitstable

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A self-motivated, lively, qualified ESL/EFL teacher with 20 years experience in the UK and overseas. Has taught General , Exam and Business English to a wide range of nationalities and ages including young learners, teenagers and adults. With a strong sense of humour, patience, diplomacy and compassion, is able to establish a rapport with students and work colleagues alike. A strong commitment to improving teaching skills further.
KEY SKILLS
Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire confidence.
Develop a curriculum appropriate to students learning abilities and reflects their needs and interests.
Creative and innovative approach to stimulate and engage learners.
Strong lesson planning using a variety of resources.
Good understanding of classroom management techniques.
Awareness of and sensitivity to other cultures and customs.
Experience of working within a team but able to organize own schedule using own initiative.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1993 TO DATE
General English, Business English, ESP, EAP, and Exam preparation at local language schools including St Peter’s and Margate Language Centre. Beginners to Advanced. Groups and 1:1.
General English to young learners 11 yrs + at Summer schools including Concorde, Cicero, LEC , ILH with additional responsibilities for extra-curricular activities and excursions. Beginners to Upper Intermediate.
General English to young learners 11 yrs + at a Summer school in Turkey. Duties included organising and participating in student social and sporting activities. Beginners to Upper Intermediate.
ESL teaching and mentoring to teenage asylum seekers fostered in the area. Beginners to Intermediate. 1:1 and groups.
General English, Business English and ESP to adults at a language school in Milan. Beginners to Advanced.
ESP-tourism, customer service, health and safety- to the foreign crew on a cruise ship. Elementary to Advanced.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
TESOL Certificate Trinity College
5 GCSE’s including English Language and English Literature
Current Enhanced DBS check. Basic First Aid-Basic Fire Fighting
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