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I am an accomplished EFL/ESL teacher with UK qualified teacher status, specialising in English Language, Literature and Drama, with extensive experience across ages and abilities in diverse locations. I hold five years of IELTS examiner experience and a Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, with deep knowledge of teacher training programme design, affective approaches to teaching and learning, and developing short intensive language courses. Currently I teach aviation English and business English on intensive courses, examine and rate for the TEA test, run teacher development programmes and contribute to test development.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate
Work Experience
English Teacher at Freelance / Accent Virtual; Caledonian Communications; Mayflower College; Riversdown House
April 1, 2021 - November 27, 2025Lecturing and course delivery on aviation English and business English programmes; running teacher development courses; conducting testing and assessment.
English Teacher at The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) – Sultan Qaboos Naval Academy, Wudam
April 1, 2021 - April 1, 2021Principally teaching general English and IELTS courses to trainee officer cadets, preparing them for study in the UK.
EFL Instructor at Loughborough University, UK
September 30, 2013 - September 30, 2013Five-week pre-sessional EAP programme for postgraduate students.
EFL Instructor at PETROFAC, UK (oil and gas), Dhammam, Saudi Arabia
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2013Delivered a programme for employees of Aramco.
Teacher Mentor at Integrity Research, South Sudan
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012Part of a three-person team mentoring Sudanese teachers in the police force.
Centre Manager at Study Group UK, Irbil (Iraqi Kurdistan)
October 31, 2012 - October 31, 2012Opened a language centre; oversaw logistics, interviews, testing and public relations; supported staff in lesson planning and curriculum design; taught IELTS preparation.
English Language Teacher at The British Council Saudi Arabia
March 31, 2012 - March 31, 2012Employed on a project at Bariq Mining; taught English language to professionals.
Business English Trainer at Accent International Language Consultancy, East Devon, UK
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011Delivered business English training; executive immersion programmes.
English Teacher at The British Council Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2010Project focusing on presentation skills for university lecturers.
English Language Teacher at Wales International Study Centre, Caerleon; The University of Wales, Newport
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2011English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and pre-sessional courses for postgraduate students.
English Teacher at Trebinshun House, Brecon
December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008Intensive English language teaching; Business English courses.
Teacher Trainer at Cambridge Study Group, Taiwan
October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2005Month-long programme teaching communicative language methodology to English teachers.
English Programme Manager at E-LOQUENCE, Varese, Italy
March 31, 2008 - March 31, 2008Managed language programmes; contributed to curriculum design and course development.
EFL Teacher at The European School of Varese, Italy
December 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003Taught EFL and mother-tongue English; prepared senior students for the International Baccalaureate; designed and assessed courses.
Freelance English Teacher at Various (Freelance)
December 31, 2005 - December 31, 2005Intensive Business English and executive language training; in-company and school-based teaching.
English Teacher at William Brooks School, Shropshire
August 31, 1993 - August 31, 1993Teaching English, Drama and Media Studies; Year 7-13; pastoral responsibilities.
English and Drama Teacher at Francis Combe School, Harrow
July 31, 1989 - July 31, 1989Taught English and Drama; contributed to curriculum development.
Education
BA Honours degree in Drama and English (2:1) at Hull University
September 1, 1980 - June 1, 1983Postgraduate Certificate in Education at Nottingham University
September 1, 1987 - June 1, 1988Postgraduate Diploma in Drama in Education at University of Central England
June 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993MA in Drama in Education at University of Central England
October 1, 1991 - October 1, 1994Postgraduate Certificate in Journalism at South Glamorgan Institute of Higher Education
September 1, 1984 - March 1, 1985TESOL: Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Grade A) at Cicero Languages International
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1994Qualifications
TEA Qualified rater
May 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025TEA Examiner status
May 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025Teaching English for aviation
January 1, 2023 - November 27, 2025Accelerated Learning; Teaching and Training Methods
January 1, 2005 - November 27, 2025Business English in the classroom
January 1, 2000 - November 27, 2025Suggestopedia (Introductory course)
January 1, 1996 - November 27, 2025Introductory Certificate in EFL Teaching
January 1, 1988 - November 27, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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