Profile

I am a professional, conscientious and reliable individual with the patience and commitment to deliver an outstanding level of service at all times. I have strong communication skills and form excellent working relationships with both my colleagues and students alike, to deliver a memorable and valuable learning experience. My planning and organisational skills are well developed and so I have the confidence to work alone or take a leading role on new initiatives. I am now looking for a challenging new position in which I can fully utilise my existing skills, whilst continuing to build on them day by day.

Key Skills

·        Clear and concise communicator at all organisational levels

·        Proactive problem solving skills

·        Ability and experience of planning innovative teaching sessions

·        Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety and Safeguarding

·        Ability to understand and share complex information

·        Committed to life-long learning and personal development

Employment (including voluntary work)

2013 Nanjing College of Chemical Technology

ESL Teacher, teaching English to college students. As the college has not yet provided course books I have been responsible for preparing study material. I have also used games and multimedia to assist me in presenting the lessons. I also have to conduct oral English exams for the students and to give them their final mark. In addition to this I have organized additional activities including English corners and tutoring.

2011 - 2013          Nanjing Foreign language School Xianlin Branch

ESL Teacher, Teaching English to Primary School Students, using a text book and my own supplementary resources, such as songs and games.

2011                                 British Heart Foundation

Shop Assistant, sorting stock, putting stock on the shop floor and dealing with customers.

2010                                  Birdleads International Children's English

ESL teacher, Preparing and delivering outdoor activities and demo classes with young children.

2010                                  Delter Business Institute

ESL Teacher, Teaching English to Chinese students, I taught from text books and also used some additional activities, such as songs and games to teach. I assigned tests, marked tests, and assigned students their grades. I also updated the student's files.

2010                                  British Heart Foundation

Shop Assistant, Serving customers, using a till, cash handling

2009- 2010                        Bishops Court Nursing Home

Musician, providing musical entertainment for the residents

2009                                  Wesley Owen Books and Music

Sales Assistant, Serving customers, using a till, cash handling and dealing with stock

2008 – 2010                       Page Moss Lane Baptist Church

Leader, assisting in the delivery of activities organized by Youth for Christ. I helped to supervise the youngsters, assisted on an outing, and lead games for the young people.

2006                                  Self Employed

Guitar Tutor, providing guitar tuition in peoples homes

2004 - 2006                             Reed Social Care

Support Worker, Residential Social Worker.

2003 - 2004                             BS Social Care

Residential Social Worker, Support Worker, Health Care Assistant

2003                                  Merseyview Special School

Community Musician, working with a group of pupils improvising music and composing a song

Training & Education

Diploma of Higher Education Performing Arts (Community Music) - LIPA

GNVQ Level 3- Media and Communication Studies - Pass, A Level Film Studies,

GCSE English - Knowsley Community College

TEFL certificate, Risk Assessment at Work, Conflict Management, Disability Equality Training, Child Protection Procedures, First Aid.

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy playing, recording and listening to music. I play  I also take an interest in certain sports, such as cricket, football, and cycling.

References available on request