I am an experienced English language educator with over 10 years of specialization in IELTS/Cambridge exam preparation and Business English. I have delivered online and face-to-face instruction to over 2,000 international students from more than 15 countries, helping them achieve exam success and professional communication goals. My background in IT systems and mental health training enhances my approach to problem-solving, data-driven instruction, and learner-centered teaching. I design blended courses, lead trainer development, and create course materials that bridge theory and real-world use, while adapting to online platforms to maintain high engagement.

Ian Springham

I am an experienced English language educator with over 10 years of specialization in IELTS/Cambridge exam preparation and Business English. I have delivered online and face-to-face instruction to over 2,000 international students from more than 15 countries, helping them achieve exam success and professional communication goals. My background in IT systems and mental health training enhances my approach to problem-solving, data-driven instruction, and learner-centered teaching. I design blended courses, lead trainer development, and create course materials that bridge theory and real-world use, while adapting to online platforms to maintain high engagement.

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I am an experienced English language educator with over 10 years of specialization in IELTS/Cambridge exam preparation and Business English. I have delivered online and face-to-face instruction to over 2,000 international students from more than 15 countries, helping them achieve exam success and professional communication goals.

My background in IT systems and mental health training enhances my approach to problem-solving, data-driven instruction, and learner-centered teaching. I design blended courses, lead trainer development, and create course materials that bridge theory and real-world use, while adapting to online platforms to maintain high engagement.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent English Language Teacher at Self-employed
September 1, 2015 - Present
Independent English language teacher delivering tailored courses to adults and professionals, focusing on General English, IELTS/Cambridge exam prep, and blended learning in Malta; transitioned to online delivery in 2018 with maintained student satisfaction.
EFL Teacher/IELS (Gozo) at IELS (Gozo)
September 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Taught EFL/IELTS in Gozo; delivered tailored courses and exam preparation for international students; supported academic writing and presentation skills; worked from 2015 to 2020.
EFL Teacher/Trainer at Executive Training Institute (ETI) Malta
August 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Delivered EFL training; designed and delivered courses for adult learners; provided professional development.
EFL Teacher at Linguatime School of English
January 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Taught English to a range of levels; created blended learning materials; managed classes 8–15 students; one-to-one sessions.
EFL Teacher at BELS Malta
October 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Delivered general and exam-focused English courses; improved student outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
ESOL Teacher at ICTQ Malta
April 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
ESOL instruction for diverse adult learners; contributed to curriculum and learner assessment.
ESOL Teacher at EC London
December 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Taught ESOL courses in London; supported learners across proficiency levels.
Peer Trainer at South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
December 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Peer trainer for mental health services; delivered training programs and wellbeing courses; supported service users and professionals.
Self-employed Trainer & IT Consultant at Sans Seraphim
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Self-employed trainer and IT consultant delivering training and technology solutions; created training programs and provided ICT support.
Computer Officer at History of Parliament Trust
February 1, 2004 - September 6, 2025
Managed computer systems and database-related tasks; supported knowledge management and IT infrastructure upgrades from NT4 to Windows 2000/XP Pro.
Computer Resources Manager at National Missing Persons Helpline
January 1, 1999 - September 6, 2025
Managed database design and implementation for missing persons cases; supported IT infrastructure and data management.
Independent English Language Teacher at Self-employed
September 1, 2015 - Present
Independent English language educator delivering tailored courses and exam preparation to 2,000+ international students across 15+ countries. Transitioned to online delivery in 2018 and developed blended learning resources. Specialized in General English, Business English, and Academic English; managed 8-15 student classes and 1:1 sessions.
EFL Teacher/IELTS at IELTS (Gozo)
September 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
EFL teaching with focus on IELTS exam preparation for Gozo-based students, contributing to exam success and language development.
EFL Teacher/Trainer at Executive Training Institute (ETI) Malta
August 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Taught English as a foreign language and provided trainer support for corporate clients; delivered short-term courses.
EFL Teacher at Linguatime School of English
January 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
General and exam-focused English instruction for adult learners; designed course materials.
EFL Teacher at BELS Malta
October 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
English language instruction for various proficiency levels; delivered intensive lessons.
ESOL Teacher at ICTQ Malta
April 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
ESOL instruction at ICTQ Malta; prepared learners for academic and professional English.
ESOL Teacher at EC London
December 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
ESOL instruction in London; taught English across proficiency levels.
Peer Trainer at South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
December 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Peer training and support; led new teacher training sessions and mentoring programs.
Self-employed Trainer & IT Consultant at Sans Seraphim
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Self-employed trainer and IT consultant delivering training and technology solutions.
Computer Officer at History of Parliament Trust
February 1, 2004 - September 6, 2025
Managed computer systems and databases for constituency records; supported IT operations.
Computer Resources Manager at National Missing Persons Helpline
January 1, 1999 - September 6, 2025
Managed IT resources and databases; supported case management and operational data needs.
Independent English Language Teacher at Self-employed
September 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered tailored English language courses to 2,000+ international students across 15+ countries; achieved 95%+ IELTS/Cambridge exam preparation success; provided specialized Business English training to corporate clients in financial services and technology sectors; transitioned to online delivery in 2018; designed blended learning materials; managed classes of 8-15 students and conducted intensive one-to-one sessions; tutored Master's degree candidates at the University of Malta; created customized lesson plans addressing professional communication needs.
EFL Teacher/IELTS (Gozo) at IELS (Gozo)
September 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Taught English as a Foreign Language and IELTS exam preparation; delivered General English, Business English and Academic English; supported students across Gozo with on-site and online delivery; transitioned to online delivery in 2018; managed groups and individual tutoring.
EFL Teacher/Trainer at Executive Training Institute (ETI) Malta
August 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Delivered EFL instruction and trainer services for corporate clients; designed course materials and assessments; contributed to staff development and training initiatives.
EFL Teacher at Linguatime School of English
January 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Taught English as a Foreign Language to international students; designed and delivered courses for Elementary to Advanced levels; integrated blended learning resources.
EFL Teacher at BELS Malta
October 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Delivered English language instruction; prepared students for IELTS/Cambridge exams; created customized lesson plans; supported adult learners.
ESOL Teacher at ICTQ Malta
April 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Teaching ESOL; contributed to curriculum development and assessment; delivered courses.
ESOL Teacher at EC London
December 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Teach ESOL in London; delivered courses and assessments.
Peer Trainer at South West London & St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
December 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
Peer trainer within mental health education; delivered training sessions and wellbeing resources; assisted in recovery college program design.
Self-employed Trainer & IT Consultant at Sans Seraphim
January 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
Provided trainer services and IT consulting; delivered training presentations to police, EuroPol, and InterPol; designed training programs, e-learning resources and conducted system upgrades from NT4 to Windows 2000/XP Pro; developed databases for constituency records and missing persons cases.
Computer Officer at History of Parliament Trust
February 1, 2004 - September 6, 2025
Managed database design and implementation for constituency records; led major system upgrades; provided IT support and data management.
Computer Resources Manager at National Missing Persons Helpline
January 1, 1999 - September 6, 2025
Managed IT resources and database systems; supported missing persons cases; maintained training and data tracking.
Independent English Language Teacher at Self-employed
September 1, 2015 - Present
Delivered tailored English language courses to 2,000+ international students across 15+ countries; specialized in General English, Business English, and IELTS/Cambridge exam preparation; transitioned to online delivery in 2018; taught adults from Elementary to Advanced; managed classes of 8-15 students and conducted intensive one-to-one sessions; created customized lesson plans addressing professional communication needs.
EFL Teacher at IELTS (Gozo)
September 1, 2020 - September 6, 2025
Taught EFL and exam-focused training (IELTS, Cambridge) for Gozo-based students; contributed to achieving high exam success and language proficiency; delivered tailored courses to international learners.
EFL Teacher/Trainer at Executive Training Institute (ETI) Malta
August 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Taught EFL and supported trainer development for corporate clients; prepared business English training materials and delivered tailored lessons for professionals in financial services and technology sectors.
EFL Teacher at Linguatime School of English
January 1, 2015 - September 6, 2025
Delivered English language courses across proficiency levels; created blended learning materials; supported adult learners from Elementary to Advanced.
English Language Teacher at BELS Malta
October 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
English Language Teacher; delivered EFL instruction and exam preparation; developed tailored course plans and assessments.
ESOL Teacher at ICTQ Malta
April 1, 2014 - September 6, 2025
ESOL teacher delivering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs; designed and assessed learner progress.
ESOL Teacher at EC London
December 1, 2013 - September 6, 2025
EC London ESOL teacher delivering courses across proficiency levels; contributed to program development and student outcomes.

Education

CertTESOL at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations at Mapalim Education
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction) at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence at Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics at Kingsway Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics at Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CertTESOL - Trinity College London at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations at Mapalim Education
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction) at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence at Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics at Kingsway
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels at Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CertTESOL at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations at Mapalim Education
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction) at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence at Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics at Kingsway
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics at Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CertTESOL at Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations at Mapalim Education
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction) at Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence at Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics at Kingsway Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics at Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Qualifications

CertTESOL
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CertTESOL - Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations - Mapalim Education
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction) - Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence - Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics - Kingsway
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels - Princeton College (Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CertTESOL
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
CertTESOL - Trinity College London
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Diploma in Cultural Venue Operations - Mapalim Education
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Advanced Web Design (Distinction) - Croydon College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
Brunel Certificate of UNIX Competence - Brunel University
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
City & Guilds Computing & Electronics - Kingsway Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025
GCE A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics - Princeton College
January 11, 2030 - September 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Other