Alex Knowles

Alex Knowles

TEFL teacherIreland
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Alex Knowles

Alex Knowles

TEFL teacherIreland
Work history
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    TEFL TeacherCalenglish School
    BrazilFull Time
    ▪ Teaching ages 12-70yrs+, groups (up to 16 people) and VIPS, ▪ Teaching the American More 3, Cambridge: Interchange 2/3 Passages 1/2, and Unlock English learning books to completion ▪ Applying quizzes and tests frequently, grading, marking and providing feedback and reports cards to all students ▪ Designing lesson plans using Cambridge resources, BBC English, and ESL resources to create PowerPoint presentations suitable for mixed level groups. ▪ Designing and teaching multiple two-day courses for English in Medicine and English in Law ▪ Tailoring classes to the specific needs and requirements of each student by effectively managing time in the classroom and students’ learning pace. ▪ Teaching the TOEFL IBT course – with a high result outcome ▪ Using teacher training and classroom techniques to manage student’s progress and improve their learning abilities ▪ Teaching student-tailored themed classes (designed by request) such as: Travelling to New York, British Culture, Around the World, Inside South Africa, Transport and In the Airport. What to Expect in a Job Interview. Complaints and Returns, Brazil to Canada and In the Restaurant. ▪ Integrating digital media through use of videos, audio clips, visuals and games ▪ Maintaining proper time management and adhering to the school curriculum ▪ Leading an evening conversation club (once a month) for students who wish to improve their natural fluency ▪ Teaching themed cooking classes: Mexican tacos, Around the World Crepes and British Cuisine ▪ Participating in school events and annual theme weeks.
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    Event ManagerRick's Hotel and restaurant
     - Edinburgh, United KingdomFreelance
    Christmas Contract ▪ Establishing Christmas bookings and a contact list through marketing strategies and face-to-face promotion and networking ▪ Planning and hosting a successful event to showcase the Rick’s Christmas dining experience for potential customers and procuring a provisional booking list from the event ▪ Working with a team of 26 staff to provide flawless customer service to over 120+ covers and ensuring turnover times are met ▪ Working with management (in weekly meetings) to create ideas and incentives to drive Christmas sales and exceed annual targets
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Skills
  • English Literature
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Creative Writing
  • 35mm Photography
  • Academic Editing
  • Admin Skills
  • IT
  • ESL Teaching
  • Content Translation
  • Editing
Education
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    MSc Literature and Modernity From 1900 to the PresentThe University of Edinburgh
     - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Intensive 1 year course, MSc in Literature (specifically analyzing texts from the period 1900 - to the present) followed by a final dissertation.
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    English Literature and Publishing MediaSouthampton Solent University
     - Southampton, United Kingdom