Judith: United Kingdom: University of Wales, Swansea: Jul 01, 2018

I have been teaching English as a foreign or second language for 13 years, during which time I have lived and taught in the Russian Federation, Mexico, Italy, Germany, and my native Britain. I have taught a full range of levels from beginner to advanced, and a range of ages from 3 to 70, but I especially enjoy working with children and teenage learners. I have ample experience in teaching both groups and individual students. I have worked at a number of summer schools in the United Kingdom and in Italy, both as a teacher/ activity leader and as a Director of Studies. I really love working in the summer school environment. Even though the work is often tiring, the energy given back by the children really makes the experience great, and it is very rewarding to see them having fun and using the language.

My professional strengths are flexibility, both in terms of scheduling and students; knowledge of material, especially English and European History; dedication to the constant improvement of my students; loyalty to any company for whom I work; organisation; timekeeping. My personal qualities which also help in a professional context are patience (when a student is having a problem, I will always ensure that they don't get left behind); enthusiasm for everything I do; a positive outlook and a can-do attitude which enables me to encourage even the most reticent and nervous learners; empathy, which helps me to identify with almost all students and to strike up a good rapport.

I would be delighted to join your team for the summer and will be available for interview via Skype or telephone at a mutually-agreeable, pre-arranged time.