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I have worked in a several different environments leading and teaching children from the ages of 4 to 18. Examples of these include one-to-one as an Au Pair, in an after-school setting with up to 30 children, in a school environment with children with learning difficulties.

I am an efficient team leader and a conscientious team member. My other skills include leadership, teamwork, self-motivation, networking, communication, problem solving and decision making under pressure, which I have gained through my roles in working in a number of different sectors – including the hospitality, non-profit and voluntary sectors.

I love travelling and getting to know new cultures and people, and some of the hobbies I enjoy are dancing salsa, gardening and podcasts.

I am currently working as a Direct care staff at the Guttenberg Center for special services. I recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a degree in Psychology. My internships, previous jobs and current job have all involved me working with and/or teaching children ranging from the ages 2-13. All of these jobs have taught me how to be adaptable, understanding and compassionate. Working with children has taught me to expect the unexpected and to be prepared to find ways to keep things running smoothly. I have learned how to be patient and understanding of what these children are going through either at school outside of class, inside of class or at home. I have realized how much I love working with children and all the unexpectedness that comes from it. I love the ability to have fun and come up with different games while still being in a learning environment.

4 years of experience teaching a foreign language as an Assistant Teacher at Van Lang Center
– taught different levels of Vietnamese (beginner-intermediate)
– taught different age groups (elementary to early high school)

TEFL Certificate 2023

Friendly, open-minded, problem-solver, detail-oriented, motivated learner

Teaching style: show not tell, guide students through material rather than lecturing, encourage student talking time, ask questions

I have 3 years experience teaching children ages 4-16 in a dance instruction setting. While it may seem like dance and English teaching are very different, I find there are more similarities than one may think. New concepts in dance can be challenging, uncomfortable, and feel unnatural to perform, just like new language skills. My strengths as a teacher lie in my ability to personalize instruction to each student to make sure they don't feel overwhelmed or left behind as we progress as a class. An empathic approach with creative teaching techniques makes classes less stressful, and the results are positive when students are comfortable in their learning environment. Nurturing students' skills in a way that grows their confidence in their own abilities is key, as opposed to teaching techniques that leave students struggling, confused, and feeling like they cannot approach me for help.

I am very interested in applying for your teaching post. Since 2022, I have been teaching Business Studies at a secondary school here in the UK but wish to teach abroad. I have also taught computer science and mathematics. I graduated with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Business studies from the University of Wolverhampton in 2022.

I consider myself to be a conscientious, punctual and hard-working individual who is very professional. I have excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills – especially in English.

I have worked all my life and prior to this teaching position I worked in the finance department at my local hospital, here in the UK, as a Management Accountant for 20 years.

I have been very lucky to have travelled to many countries across the World, and in Asia, and now wish to pass on my wealth of life and teaching knowledge to children and individuals less fortunate than myself.

I enjoy working with children of all ages, and believe I can make a positive impact on their careers and lives going forward.

Thank you.

I have a calm spirit that benefits me at all times. Whether it be the overload work that needs to be completed, learners' mischievousness or miscommunications between colleagues- I am able to handle them with calmness.
My desire to try new things always make me ready to participate in extramural activities or go beyond to make my pupils learn. I easily adapt to situations.

Band 4 Medical Secretary
November 2022 – Present. ◘ NHSP- Vascular Surgery in Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital
Guided and assisted colleagues in the usage of the new EPR system HIVE.
Assisted and taught staff members alternative efficient methods of handling patient data.
Validated previously lost data from previous systems to ensure patient completion of RTT pathway.
Assisted in data migration of mature referrals.

Admin and Clerical staff
June 2022-October 2022. ◘ NHSP- Wythenshawe, Trafford, Withington, Altrincham (WTWA) Hospitals
Guided staff members throughout hospitals by implementing alternative methods of communication.
Taught directors and staff members the usage of excel and microsoft packages.
Assisted in clerical data migration involving confidential patient records.
Aided in booking and scheduling patients into hospital records using multiple systems such as IPM Lorenzo and HIVE Hyperspace PRD.

Customer Service Advisor
July 2021-October 2021. ◘ SITEL- Bradford
Supported SITEL through the NHS T&T programme
Updated NHS contact records
Taught members of public guidelines in keeping safe during the COVID pandemic.
Made outgoing calls towards contacts and ensured their self-isolation
Assisted on the Afghan helpline, advising callers and refugees in their struggles.
Received incoming calls from callers and refugees whilst gathering data in order to support.

National Children’s Ministry Head
November 2020-February 2021 ◘ CFC-Kids for Christ
Designated as a team head for Global Day of Service, including managing various committee meetings and oversee event programme flow effectively and efficiently.

Area Youth Head
April 2019-April 2022 ◘ CFC-Youth for Christ

Defined and established a database to ensure safeguarding policies were compliant within the community.
Mentored youths on how to lead events alongside leading talks/speeches.

Chapter Youth Head
August 2021-June 2022 ◘ CFC-Youth for Christ
Managed and re-established physical youth events whilst ensuring safeguarding procedures were carried out in correlation to the safeguarding policies and risk assessments.
Guided and taught youths the safeguarding guidelines alongside methods of implementing events.