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A professional, experienced and engaging English teacher. A communication expert, especially in conveying concepts clearly and motivating students with interactive classes. Extensive knowledge of English through a native upbringing, master’s level education and substantial teaching experience.…

Peter Gwilliam

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A professional, experienced and engaging English teacher. A communication expert, especially in conveying concepts clearly and motivating students with interactive classes. Extensive knowledge of English through a native upbringing, master’s level education and substantial teaching experience.…

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A professional, experienced and engaging English teacher. A communication expert, especially in conveying concepts clearly and motivating students with interactive classes. Extensive knowledge of
English through a native upbringing, master’s level education and substantial teaching experience.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

German

Advanced

Work Experience

English Teacher / Business Owner at PG English

January 1, 2014 - Present

Providing exceptional English tuition in private and group lessons from my classroom or in various businesses around the Lake Zurich region. Tailor-made classes to meet diverse learning needs; responsible for administrative, logistical and promotional duties, including maintaining a strong online presence and relationships with educational organisations (preparation partner of Swiss Exams).

Academic English Lecturer at Swiss Business School

September 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Constructed and taught a course for a class of 16 students completing a pre-bachelor Career Advanced Programme (CAP). Instructed on the formal aspects of academic writing, including accurate referencing, plus methods of creating and presenting effective presentations.

English Teacher at The English Centre

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2014

Taught group classes and private lessons in Pfäffikon, plus in-house lessons for companies, including devising courses for specific industries. Gained experience teaching adults of all ages and abilities, including preparation courses for the Cambridge examinations. My position gradually developed, teaching more classes, more advanced courses and achieving high levels of student satisfaction.

Volunteer English Teacher at Teaching and Projects Abroad

January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009

Volunteered internationally in two teaching placements. In Ghana for 10 weeks as an English teacher, football coach and project leader in the refurbishment of an orphanage. Then, in Sri Lanka for three months, teaching English to 5-16 year olds. After travelling for the remainder of 2006, worked via Reed employment agency as a temporary insurance sales agent for Pet Protect, Redhill, Surrey in 2007. Travelled around the world in 2008 and then worked as a temporary contact centre agent for Watson Wyatt, Redhill in the first half of 2009, while planning emigration to Switzerland.

Assistant House Manager at The Harlequin Theatre

January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2006

Duty Manager; cooperated with various departments (tech, marketing, sales), supervised large theatrical events and led important administrative, personnel and logistical responsibilities.

Councillor and Coordinator at Camp America

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003

Worked for two summers in Florida as a camp councillor (2002) and a camp coordinator (2003). Responsible for 6-13 year olds, taught various sports and contributed to a large international team.

Dealer Support Clerk at First National Motor Finance

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001

Office administration; processed applications and performed basic underwriting.