Hannah Lendzion

Stretford Manchester

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Geography graduate with social geographical research, English teaching and sports coaching experience seeking a new career to grow my skills and professional development within the education sector.

Personal profile

I am a confident, enthusiastic person who seeks for opportunities to allow myself to excel. Since graduating I’ve had a goal to visit new places, live in other cities and learn a language. Whilst wanting to succeed in this for my personal life I have also gained 3 years of experience in teaching English as a foreign language. Managing classrooms across all age ranges has given me core responsibility, organisation and leadership skills which I know has put me at a greater advantage. I’m seeking a career change due to a need for new challenges in a fast-paced environment. I'm eager for new knowledge and want to use my degree skills of communication, analysis and problem solving. In addition, my teaching skills of empathy, proactivity and ability to improvise on the spot to progress my career to the next level.

Education

2016-2019 BA (Hons) Geography, Newcastle University

Relevant modules included: Interconnected world, Geographies of Gender and Generation, Advanced Career Development, Geographical Skills, Citizenship in a global city: Hong King, Social geographies

•Enthusiastically participated in group debates and discussions in seminars, presenting my opinions confidently and precisely.

•Conducted social geographical research in Morocco using interviews, participatory observation, data coding and digital and textual analysis.

•Analysed, evaluated and wrote up results in a 10,000 word dissertation entitled “To what extent is the voluntourism industry a gendered space”.

•Worked effectively as part of a team in Hong Kong to deliver an assessed group presentation on space in global cities. Supporting and encouraging my team throughout the week leading up to the presentation being a reliable and consistent team player.

2014-2016 Loreto Sixth Form College

A Levels: Sociology (A*) Theology & Ethics (A) Geography (B)

2009-2016 Flixton Girls’ School

10 GCSE Grades A*- C

Experience

September 2022- Present English Teacher

Parling Language School

Barcelona, Spain

Instructing and presenting skills in my own classroom has allowed me to share subject knowledge to all ages. I confidently use the interactive whiteboard to engage the students as well as using the tool to compliment the structure of my lessons and make them visibly stimulating.

My management skills have continued to grow with another year in teaching. I am able to lead projects, organise games and monitor their performance with exams and assessments. It’s important for me to encourage students to keep their motivation across the academic year and to succeed as they deserve.

My emotional intelligence has improved in my third year of teaching. I have an understanding for those who need help and for those who find it difficult to communicate. I aim to give my whole attention and effort to each student and believe I do this to my very best.

April 2022 – Present Online tutor

Cambly

Remote

Excellent conversational skills has given me the ability to maintain a conversation across a wide range of topics, due to being a good reader of people I quickly spot their interest and design a lesson on the spot to suit their needs.

Adaptability skills to meet people for the first time and withhold an engaging hour lesson despite having no knowledge of their level. I am quickly able to gage within the first five minute what they need from me and how I can provide a stimulating lesson.

Interviewee skills. Many students use Cambly to practice for interviews in English. My confidence and ability to show interest allows me to get into role to encourage students to perform to their best.

Teaching business English gives me the opportunity to help students gain promotions, have the lexis to open business deals and to be able to communicate with clients and colleagues in a formal manner.

On the profile of my Cambly page I have received gold for ‘Good listener’, ‘Warm and friendly’ and ‘Experienced teacher’ which have come from students reviewing my page in the last year.

September 2021 – July 2022 English Teacher

London House Academy

Merida, Mexico

Leadership skills to control and manage classes of up to 12 students across all ages (kids, teens and adults) teaching English as a foreign language.

Communication skills which allow me to converse with extremely mixed language abilities making lessons fun, motivating and useful. Ability to adapt my teaching styles to accommodate for all.

Working completely online has progressed my teaching methods as I have adapted to new techniques and styles to keep students engaged online. IT skills have developed due to the need to learn how to navigate various online platforms.

Empathy skills which allow students to feel they can be open with me and trust me to help them with their language development and progression, academically and socially.

September 2020 – June 2021

Meddeas – Expert in Advanced Methodologies for English Teachers & Language Assistant in a Spanish School.

University of Catalunya

Studying at a Spanish University expanded my knowledge on teaching English as a foreign language to be able to teach higher levels, varied groups, techniques for teaching online and to studying how different brains work and retain information when learning a language.

My cultural awareness, confidence and independence grown, as I tried to study the Spanish language in more depth than ever before.

Assisted teachers in English classes from the ages of 3-14 years old as well as having my own Cambridge English classes. I planned activities to help students improve their reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. I offered additional support alongside teachers as well as conversation practice with the Spanish teachers. I helped tutor students with exam preparation as well as conveying British culture into the curriculum.

October 2014 – Oct 2020 Lifeguard, Kids Camp Leader and Children’s Party Host Trafford Leisure, Manchester

•Confidently instruct a group of up to 30 children aged 3-12 leading various sporting activities such as football, swimming, basketball. Organising activities to mentor and encourage children to enjoy sports

•Supervise a pool with up to 30 swimmers controlling behaviour and ensuring health and safety.

•Consistently attend monthly first aid and CPR training sessions to maintain knowledge and trust if a problematic situation was to occur.

•Communication skills to listen effectively to management and customers as well as conveying own ideas and thoughts for improvement.

July-August 2018 Volunteered in schools and orphanages Marrakesh, Morocco

•Gained an understanding of different learning styles when delivering English and maths lessons to group of up to 20 children aged 4-16 years.

•Cared for young children in orphanages, providing supervision, play work and personal care.

•Raised money prior to the trip with raffle ticket sales and a sponsored cycle to donate sport equipment and learning games for schools lacking resources.

•Earned more of an understanding for cultural awareness and respect for others

July 2016 Participated as a young person with National Citizen Service

•Confidently worked in a team to persuade funds for a renovation project at a youth centre, which was organised and planned successfully within my team.

•Developed confidence in presenting ideas to others as well as communicating constructive feedback to other teams.

•Gained interpersonal skills making many friends and being a positive and vibrant member in the group.

Additional Work Experience

August-September 2018 Au Pair Murcia, Spain

•Adapted and was flexible to living in a new environment in foreign country. Learned and respected a family with different cultural expectations than my own.

•Improved leadership and management skills taking on tasks to teach the children English as well as being responsible of their care throughout the day.

Additional Skills

•IT – proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom and word.

•Languages – Intermediate Spanish

•TEFL (teaching English as a foreign language) certified teacher. Qualified to teach English around the world.

Interests

•Passionate about health and fitness, enjoy eating healthy and working out at the gym.

•Learning Spanish, attending Spanish/Latin music and conversational events.

•Travelling to new countries and cities is a major passion as well as meeting new people.

•Since becoming a vegetarian, I enjoy discovering new vegetarian restaurants as well as cooking new recipes.

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