Hi, I’m David - a curious history graduate and educator with experience teaching English as a foreign language and supporting learning across the UK and abroad. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging content and collaborating with teams to help learners and data projects thrive. Beyond work, I channel my creativity into storytelling, walking in the countryside, and exploring new cultures. I’m always keen to take on roles that combine communication, creativity, and learning.

David Bates

Hi, I’m David - a curious history graduate and educator with experience teaching English as a foreign language and supporting learning across the UK and abroad. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging content and collaborating with teams to help learners and data projects thrive. Beyond work, I channel my creativity into storytelling, walking in the countryside, and exploring new cultures. I’m always keen to take on roles that combine communication, creativity, and learning.

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Hi, I’m David - a curious history graduate and educator with experience teaching English as a foreign language and supporting learning across the UK and abroad. I enjoy turning ideas into clear, engaging content and collaborating with teams to help learners and data projects thrive.

Beyond work, I channel my creativity into storytelling, walking in the countryside, and exploring new cultures. I’m always keen to take on roles that combine communication, creativity, and learning.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Data Annotator at Outlier AI
October 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance data annotation work supporting AI model training, including labeling, quality checks, and data verification across diverse datasets.
Casual Matchday Steward at Everton Football Club
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Provided crowd management and security assistance on matchdays; supported event operations and attended patrons.
EFL Teacher - Adults (A1.1 to B2.2) at International House Malta
May 1, 2022 - June 30, 2022
Delivering English as a Foreign Language classes to adult learners, covering levels from A1.1 to B2.2.
Volunteer - Senior School English Department & Primary PE Department at Dhahran British Grammar School & Sara Village School
October 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Volunteer in English department and Physical Education, supporting teachers and program activities.
EFL Teacher - Ages 8 to Adult (A1.1 to B2.2) at International House Toruń
September 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021
Teaching EFL to learners from ages 8 to adults, covering levels A1.1 to B2.2.
Volunteer - Senior School English Department at Dhahran British Grammar School
April 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Volunteering in the Senior School English Department.
Part-time Seasonal Shop Assistant at Card Factory, Leeds
November 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Assisted customers, stocked shelves, managed cash register and merchandising.
Part-time Summer Bartender at Blacksmiths Arms, Broughton Mills
May 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015
Bartending duties including customer service and beverage preparation during summer season.

Education

BA Hons History (First Class) at University of Liverpool
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2025
IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology at International House
May 1, 2021 - February 2, 2026
IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers at International House
August 1, 2020 - February 2, 2026
CELTA - Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Kirklees College, Huddersfield
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Undergraduate study (not completed) at University of Leeds
September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2018
A Levels and GCSEs (Secondary Education Qualifications) at Chetwynde School
September 1, 2001 - June 1, 2015

Qualifications

CELTA - Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
October 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
IH Certificate in Teaching Young Learners and Teenagers
August 1, 2020 - February 2, 2026
IH Certificate in Advanced Methodology
May 1, 2021 - February 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality