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