Scottish MFA Screenwriter TEFL English Teacher

Alfie Kelly

*Old Glasgow Road, Stewarton, KA* *JJ

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Native English speaker with a master’s degree in screenwriting and a background in television, writing and digital media. Recently completed The TEFL Org’s 120-hour course and seeking my first EFL teaching position. Experienced in speaking to groups, explaining procedures clearly and adapting written and visual material for different audiences. Keen to use storytelling, discussion and practical activities to help students develop confidence in English. EDUCATION

September 2026

120-Hour TEFL Course, The TEFL Org

• Training in English grammar, lesson planning, teaching methods and classroom management.

• Developing lesson plans for grammar, speaking and listening, using pictures, role play, pair work and group activities.

January 2024 – December 2025

Screenwriting MFA, The National Film and Television School.

• Developed advanced writing and editing skills across prose, theatre, radio, film and television.

• Participated in group workshops, discussing ideas, giving constructive feedback and using others’ feedback to improve my work.

• Collaborated with students from different departments while managing several projects and deadlines.

RELEVANT SKILLS

• Clear spoken and written communication.

• Confidence addressing groups and explaining instructions.

• Lesson planning and activity design through TEFL coursework.

• Creating and adapting written, visual and audio material.

• Digital literacy, video editing and technical troubleshooting.

• Organisation, teamwork and responding constructively to feedback. WORK EXPERIENCE

July 2022 – October 2022

Technical / Junior Edit Assistant, Arrow International Media

• In Supported editors with software and remote connection problems, working with colleagues to identify and resolve difficulties.

• Kept digital files clearly labelled and organised so materials were easy to locate and use.

• Communicated promptly and professionally with producers and senior staff.

• Checked video and audio materials carefully to ensure they met the required standards. June 2022 – July2022

Assistant Editor, Red Sky Productions

• Prepared and organised material for several editors, balancing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

• Transcribed spoken material accurately, demonstrating careful listening and attention to language.

• Used initiative to solve problems and worked with technical staff to keep projects running smoothly.

August 2021 – December 2021

Covid Supervisor, BBC River City

• Delivered morning briefings to the whole crew, explaining safety procedures clearly and encouraging everyone to follow them.

• Maintained a friendly, approachable manner while ensuring cast and crew understood and followed the rules.

• Anticipated problems and adapted to changing demands in a busy working environment. February 2021-May 2021

Trainee Development Researcher at Back2back Productions

• Researched programme ideas and turned detailed information into clear, accessible written pitches.

• Created visual presentations and short promotional videos, selecting material to engage the intended audience.

• Contributed ideas to team discussions and helped colleagues develop their projects. May 2019-August 2020

Social Media and YouTube Channels Assistant at Passion Distribution

• Developed and managed three YouTube channels, with several videos reaching millions of views.

• Adapted writing styles and selected video content to suit the interests of different audiences.

• Helped maintain a positive atmosphere in each channel’s comments section.

• Used viewing statistics to understand audience engagement and improve future content. March -May 2019

Learning Technician at Video Arts

• Edited interactive web pages for online courses and supported website administration.

• Helped organise the company’s archive, using digital and organisational skills to keep materials accessible.

SELECTED WRITING ACHIEVMENTS

• Wrote the award-winning short film Dance of the Spirits, selected for the London Film Festival.

• Wrote Salt Stories, performed at Soho Theatre.

• Wrote a feature screenplay presented as a table read at BFI Southbank.

• Completed a novella.

References on request.

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