Since May 2020
Instructor since May 2020
English Language or Literature Lessons for Secondary level students,
From 35.12 $ /h
I have taught English to a range of age groups, which includes teenagers and adults, and I have taught at a variety of levels.
I have quite a lot of experience of teaching English as a Foreign/ Second Language and I currently work in a Secondary School that has a Sixth Form.
I have quite a lot of experience of teaching English as a Foreign/ Second Language and I currently work in a Secondary School that has a Sixth Form.
Extra information
Bring your own computer, pens, paper and any other equipment you might need.
Location
Online from United Kingdom
About Me
I completed a Degree in English Language and Literature in 2004. As part of my degree I had to study subjects such as Linguistics and units that studied writers such as Dickens and Shakespeare. Within the optional units that I chose to follow I studied a range of writers from Djuna Barnes to William Wordsworth and for the English Language part of my degree and I chose to complete units in subjects such as Teaching English as a Foreign Language and the Language of the Media. I enjoyed completing my degree and I feel that it allowed me to develop good oral and written communication skills and gave me a thorough and varied understanding of English Language and Literature.
After I completed my degree I worked for a few years and I decided to begin a Teacher Training course due to a long-standing interest that I had in building a career as a Teacher. I chose to complete my Teacher Training on a part-time basis through Weymouth College so that I was able to work whilst I was studying. Through my Teacher Training I learnt skills such as how to use ICT to advance the teaching and learning of students and of the importance of having a high level of organisation when teaching. Whilst completing my training I worked for HMP the Verne as a Supply Teacher on an as and when basis. Due to the environment that I was working in at HMP the Verne, I had to have a personal conviction when teaching the students and I had to recognise how to develop potential in others. When I was working at HMP the Verne I was employed by HMP the Verne and Strode College and I completed training activities through both organisations. For instance, as I was working in a prison I completed training on how to work safely in that environment and I completed courses that helped me stay up to date with relevant educational issues.
Since completing my teacher training I have worked for Language Schools in temporary roles, and I have worked for Teaching Agencies. When working for Language Schools I have had to complete additional language training in relation to teaching English as a Foreign Language. When working for Teaching Agencies I have also completed additional training such as safeguarding courses, which have taught me the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students I am teaching, and I also completed a Team Teach course.
I feel that my experiences of working for the Language Schools English First and English 2000 allowed me to make good use of the knowledge that I gained through studying English Language and Linguistics whilst at University. For instance, as ESOL classes involve teaching the students a lot of grammar, when teaching this subject I was able to make good use of the varied knowledge of English grammar that I gained through studying Linguistics. As I often shared classes with other teachers whilst working for Language Schools, I had to work well as part of a team.
I currently work for Budmouth as a Cover Supervisor. I feel that my job at Budmouth has allowed to gain a good knowledge of the school. I have also completed CPD courses through Budmouth, which have helped me to improve as a Teacher. I have covered English classes in my current role and this has allowed me to gain knowledge of the topics that are covered in the English Department. For instance, I understand that the students study texts such as “Lord of the Flies” and writers such as Shakespeare. As I cover classes at Budmouth, I have to use my initiative when teaching and have respect for the staff that I am working with.
I am also currently working for a company that provides support staff for University students that have additional learning needs. I work as a Study Skills Support Tutor for a company called First Class Support and within my role I help students improve their study skills in any area that they feel they need help and particularly in improving their writing skills. I feel that working for First Class Support has helped me to improve as a teacher as I am supporting University students that are working at a higher level than the students in the classes that I normally cover.
After I completed my degree I worked for a few years and I decided to begin a Teacher Training course due to a long-standing interest that I had in building a career as a Teacher. I chose to complete my Teacher Training on a part-time basis through Weymouth College so that I was able to work whilst I was studying. Through my Teacher Training I learnt skills such as how to use ICT to advance the teaching and learning of students and of the importance of having a high level of organisation when teaching. Whilst completing my training I worked for HMP the Verne as a Supply Teacher on an as and when basis. Due to the environment that I was working in at HMP the Verne, I had to have a personal conviction when teaching the students and I had to recognise how to develop potential in others. When I was working at HMP the Verne I was employed by HMP the Verne and Strode College and I completed training activities through both organisations. For instance, as I was working in a prison I completed training on how to work safely in that environment and I completed courses that helped me stay up to date with relevant educational issues.
Since completing my teacher training I have worked for Language Schools in temporary roles, and I have worked for Teaching Agencies. When working for Language Schools I have had to complete additional language training in relation to teaching English as a Foreign Language. When working for Teaching Agencies I have also completed additional training such as safeguarding courses, which have taught me the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students I am teaching, and I also completed a Team Teach course.
I feel that my experiences of working for the Language Schools English First and English 2000 allowed me to make good use of the knowledge that I gained through studying English Language and Linguistics whilst at University. For instance, as ESOL classes involve teaching the students a lot of grammar, when teaching this subject I was able to make good use of the varied knowledge of English grammar that I gained through studying Linguistics. As I often shared classes with other teachers whilst working for Language Schools, I had to work well as part of a team.
I currently work for Budmouth as a Cover Supervisor. I feel that my job at Budmouth has allowed to gain a good knowledge of the school. I have also completed CPD courses through Budmouth, which have helped me to improve as a Teacher. I have covered English classes in my current role and this has allowed me to gain knowledge of the topics that are covered in the English Department. For instance, I understand that the students study texts such as “Lord of the Flies” and writers such as Shakespeare. As I cover classes at Budmouth, I have to use my initiative when teaching and have respect for the staff that I am working with.
I am also currently working for a company that provides support staff for University students that have additional learning needs. I work as a Study Skills Support Tutor for a company called First Class Support and within my role I help students improve their study skills in any area that they feel they need help and particularly in improving their writing skills. I feel that working for First Class Support has helped me to improve as a teacher as I am supporting University students that are working at a higher level than the students in the classes that I normally cover.
Education
City and Guilds Jan 09 – Dec 10
• DTLLS Teaching Diploma (Pass)
City and Guilds Mar 08 – July 08
• PTLLS Teaching Certificate (Pass)
University of Portsmouth Oct 01 – Jun 04
• BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (2.2)
Weymouth College Sep 98 – Jun 00
• 3 A’ Levels
All Saints School, Weymouth Sep 93 – Jun 98
• Ten GCSEs at grades A to C, including Maths and English
• DTLLS Teaching Diploma (Pass)
City and Guilds Mar 08 – July 08
• PTLLS Teaching Certificate (Pass)
University of Portsmouth Oct 01 – Jun 04
• BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (2.2)
Weymouth College Sep 98 – Jun 00
• 3 A’ Levels
All Saints School, Weymouth Sep 93 – Jun 98
• Ten GCSEs at grades A to C, including Maths and English
Experience / Qualifications
I have ten years experience of teaching a variety of age groups and levels. I am a fully qualified teacher and I have a Degree in English Language and Literature.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
I have taught English Language, Literature and English as a Foreign Language at a range of levels.
I can help you to improve your English Language or Literature skills or prepare for an exam.
I use a variety of resources to teach English, including worksheets and games and I have experience of teaching online.
I can help you to improve your English Language or Literature skills or prepare for an exam.
I use a variety of resources to teach English, including worksheets and games and I have experience of teaching online.
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