Experience
I have experience teaching English as a foreign language at a private children’s school in Florence, Italy. I taught classes of ages 7-15 years-old children at this school for over three months and developed a number of strengths.
Firstly, spoken communication skills. Being able to communicate effectively is the most important strength I have when it comes to teaching; it is necessary to effectively explain difficult ideas to children who do not speak the same language as you. This is a strength that can only be developed through practical experience which I have gained.
Secondly, classroom management. Teaching younger people is not always easy as they have a tendency to get distracted easily and misbehave. But maintaining an environment that is both interesting and fun for the children, without losing control over the class, is another important skill I was able to develop during my time as an English teacher.
I also volunteer for a company Refunet, where I teach an online class each week for an adult student who has a very high standard of English. Through this, I have gained experience planning and executing lessons for more advanced students.
Personality
I am an approachable and friendly person which are very strong strengths when applied to teaching. Because of this demeanour, I am able to make classrooms a relaxed environment, where students feel comfortable to try their best without being concerned they will make a mistake, as well as talk to me about any topic they are struggling with.
I am also very driven and hard-working in any task I take on. I will always see everything I do to its end, whether it is something as trivial as reading a book or watching a movie, or as important as preparing and planning for lessons. I will bring this passion into all of my classrooms and make sure to do the best job I can every day.
Skills
My best strengths in terms of skills are firstly my organisational and time management skills. I am always very organised in every aspect of my life, but especially when it comes to my work. This is an important strength as I will always be prepared and punctual for my classes. This provides consistency and high-quality education for the students, as well as support for other members of staff.
My second skill is my reading proficiency and passion for the English language. In my free time, my main hobby is reading. If I ever get a spare 30 minutes the first thing I do is pick up a book. From this, I have developed my reading skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary, to a very high standard. But, as well as this, I am also passionate about sharing this skill and teaching other people the English language so they too can enjoy it as I do.
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