I am an enthusiastic, highly qualified English teacher with seven years’ experience teaching in England and Hong Kong. I have taught a wide variety of students, from young people with English as a second language to those with behavioural problems or learning impairments. I am keen to build on this experience and share my passion for teaching and bringing out the best in my students

Work Experience

EAL English Teacher/ SEN Support Teacher (03/09 – to date)

Stockwell Park High School, London, England

I am currently working in the Special Educational Needs (SEN) and EAL departments of a London secondary school. My role involves:

·         Lesson planning

·         Teaching English to small groups of EAL students

·         Supporting  students with SEN

·         Running and planning literacy workshops that focus on reading and writing

·         Setting individual learning targets and reviewing students’ progress on a regular basis

English Language Instructor (08/08 – 12/08)                                                           

Sallie Shaw Home Tutoring, Hong Kong

For four months I was employed as a home tutor, teaching English to children and adults in Hong Kong. My main roles were:

·         Planning, designing and delivering specialised lessons

·         Teaching reading and comprehension, writing, conversation and phonics

English Teacher (06/06 – 08/08)

Kidsedge Learning Centre, Hong Kong

While employed as an English Teacher at Kidsedge, an after-school learning centre, my role involved:

·         Teaching group and one-on-one lessons to students of all ages and levels

·         Designing and creating lesson plans for myself and other teachers

·         Keeping student progress records and writing reports each term

·         Teaching all aspects of the English language, including reading, conversation, grammar and creative writing

·         Using various phonic programs including Letterland, Jolly Phonics and other non-branded programmes

Support Teacher (09/05 – 05/06)                    

Stockwell Park High School, London

During two terms of the school year, I worked within the Art Department of this inner-city secondary school. My role included:

·         Providing support to students with special educational and behavioural needs

·         Providing English support to EAL students

·         Planning and running after school workshops

·         Teaching and mentoring small groups of students