Male

50 Miles

10 Dec 17

04 Dec 18 @ 11:46:00

I have excellent communication skills, am a good listener, and good at building positive working relationships with students. I am adaptable and intelligent, with a calm and friendly manner. I care about all of my students.I live in Greenock on the River Clyde. I drive a car, so I am often in Glasgow as well as in other parts of Scotland visiting family. I can also do Skype, FaceTime and other platforms.I am particularly interested in teaching Chinese students, especially for IELTS Exam preparation.I can also help with CV Writing, proofreading etc

I have 7 years' post-CELTA experience of Teaching English abroad, particularly in Russia & Ukraine, and the Middle East (Lebanon and Saudi Arabia) as well as in Europe (Italy and Spain). I also have experience in teaching people from Asia, particularly China.I have taught all ages, at all levels, from Beginners to full Proficiency. My main specialism is in Exam preparation, as well as Academic and Business English, and also General English and conversation classes. I prefer teaching adults, and also enjoy teaching children, particularly for Cambridge YLE Exams preparation.I have also been working as an Examiner for IELTS and Cambridge Exams for the last 4 years.Before I became an English Teacher, I worked in local government as a Community Education Officer in Scotland for 20 years, mainly in the Highlands. I managed Adult Education, Youth Work and Community Development programmes in local communities.I have worked for several Companies, including the British Council, International House and Wall Street Institute.

I gained my CELTA English Language Teaching Qualification in 2010 at Dundee College. I have also completed some specialist online courses e.g. TEFL Grammar Awareness.I became an IELTS Examiner 4 years ago, as well as a Cambridge Examiner for YLE, KET, PET and FCE Exams.My first Degree is in Education & Psychology from Aberdeen University, and I have 2 Postgraduate Degrees in Adult Education (Glasgow University), and Adult Guidance (University of Strathclyde).I am happy to show my certificates and qualifications to students.