English Teacher

Jack Duffy

Apt. ***, Davos mansion, Guangpu

Road, Dalian, China

Email: *************@*****.***

Tel: +86-186********

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

I am a lively, enthusiastic and confident individual with excellent organisational and analytical

skills. I have developed my skills in a teaching career having had an initial interest sparked by a

mentoring role with junior and nursery pupils whilst at school. A completed TEFL course

confirmed that interest along with a TESOL course whilst in Cambodia. My teaching positions in

Cambodia and now in China have developed into a career which I love and enjoy. I have the ability to work as part of a team or under my own initiative and I can work conscientiously and

methodically to meet deadlines to a high standard.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

MAY 2020 – OCTOBER 2021

English Teacher, Sesame Street English, Jining, China

Teaching young children basic English, focusing on vocabulary and speaking, with a range of games and activities to keep children motivated. This included teaching drama and putting on monthly performances to show progress.

JANUARY 2018 – JANUARY 2020

English Teacher, BBT English center, Guangzhou, China

Teaching English, with focus on speaking and pronunciation, to young children. This mainly

focused on vocabulary, sentences, conversations, and action role plays with young children, at

a basic level. Main duties included preparing classes and teaching children.

JANUARY 2012 – NOVEMBER 2017

English Teacher, Sovannaphumi School, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Teaching a range of levels, including both children and young adults, over a variety of English

topics. This mainly focused on vocabulary, pronunciation and speaking. Working independently

to prepare classes and working as part of a team to put together tests and exams for students.

MAY – AUGUST 2011

English Teacher, CEPO school, Kompong Cham, Cambodia.

Teaching English listening, speaking, reading and grammar to young adults and children in a

school in Kompong Cham and Kratie province. Working independently to understand the

students goals and plan for lessons, preparing exercises and handouts for each class.

2005 – 2009

(seasonal employment) Events Steward, Diamond Events Security, Swansea.

Assisting the public at various events across the U.K. Included training in conflict management.

A confident and helpful attitude was vital to manage situations.

VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE:

• 2005-2011 Volunteer support worker in a family contact centre. This involved greeting

children and parents when they arrived, preparing play areas, and supporting the

organiser to ensure that they can meet in a safe but enjoyable environment.

Communication and interpersonal skills gained at school and university are invaluable to

this role.

EDUCATION:

2012 TESOL course

4 month weekend TESOL course

2010 TEFL Scotland

50-hour online TEFL course

20 hour taught TEFL course

2017 Edinburgh Napier University

BA Business Management.

2004 – 2005 George Heriots School, Edinburgh

3 Highers Business Management, Biology, History

Certificate in Psychology

CORE SKILLS:

Organisation

During my time at university good organisational skills have been essential in the management

of all elements of my coursework. I have also carried out detailed research for my dissertation

and consistently met required deadlines.

Communication

University offered me the opportunity to develop my communication skills through the

requirements of coursework and in particular through preparing and delivering regular

presentations to my peers. This often required working in small groups or with a partner and as

the university has a strong international student population, communication with colleagues was

of particular importance.

INTERESTS:

I developed a strong interest in languages whilst at school and incorporated a French module in

the third year of my university course. I have lived in France and enjoy travelling.

I also maintain a keen interest in sports, both watching and taking part. I competed in track and

field events across England for both my school and my athletics club before moving to Scotland,

and I enjoy skiing and an occasional round of golf.

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