I'm Christopher David Farley, a CELTA-qualified English teacher with ten years of experience teaching individuals and corporate clients, and preparing candidates for examinations. I focus on communication-based methods to develop fluency, confidence and effective real-world language use. Alongside teaching, I provide professional translation, copywriting and proofreading services for international clients.…

Christopher David Farley

I'm Christopher David Farley, a CELTA-qualified English teacher with ten years of experience teaching individuals and corporate clients, and preparing candidates for examinations. I focus on communication-based methods to develop fluency, confidence and effective real-world language use. Alongside teaching, I provide professional translation, copywriting and proofreading services for international clients.…

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I’m Christopher David Farley, a CELTA-qualified English teacher with ten years of experience teaching individuals and corporate clients, and preparing candidates for examinations. I focus on communication-based methods to develop fluency, confidence and effective real-world language use.

Alongside teaching, I provide professional translation, copywriting and proofreading services for international clients.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

English language teacher at Self-employed - English Language Solutions
January 1, 2015 - Present
Personalised English lessons to individuals and companies at all levels; Preparation of students for Cambridge exams (up to C2); Assistance to high-level professionals and executives for C1/C2 certification; Focus on communication to help students gain confidence with the language. Freelance translator (ITA to ENG); Freelance proofreader (ENG); Freelance content and copywriter (ENG).
English language teacher at Scuola Elvetico, Lugano
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Young learners - group lessons
English language teacher at The Lounge, Lugano
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
All ages - individual lessons
English language teacher at Ti-Traduce, Lugano
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Adults - individual lessons
Client Manager - International corporate and financial services at T&F Tax and Finance SA, Lugano
September 1, 2003 - January 1, 2015
Administrative assistant (Back-Office) at Swan Asset Management SA, Lugano
May 1, 2001 - March 1, 2003
Administrative back-office support for European investment company

Education

EDUQUA Certificate - Marketing and Business Strategy at EduQua
January 1, 2015 - December 22, 2025
CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching (QCF Level 5) at International House, Milan
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Introduction to language teaching at Migros Club School Ticino
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Comprehensive copywriting at Writers' Bureau
January 1, 2013 - December 22, 2025
Comprehensive writing course at Writers' Bureau
January 1, 2013 - December 22, 2025
Spanish language - level 1 at Lugano 1 High School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Financial Accounting - Banana Base at ECAP Ticino
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Italian language at ILI School, Lugano
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Italian Language - Business Italian (RSA) Level 1 at Mary Ward Educational Centre, London, UK
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999
English Literature at North West Kent College, Dartford, United Kingdom
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1996
Secondary education at Leigh City Technology College
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1986

Qualifications

CELTA Certificate in English Language Teaching (QCF Level 5)
January 1, 2015 - December 22, 2025
Introduction to language teaching
January 1, 2014 - December 22, 2025
Comprehensive copywriting
January 1, 2013 - December 22, 2025
Comprehensive writing course
January 1, 2013 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level