I am a dedicated hard worker, always ready to learn and have new experiences. I am outgoing and open-minded, with experience of travelling and studying abroad. I have a proven record of high academic achievement, having recently completed my Master's programme of study.
Previous employment experiences have taught me the importance of working well with others. This includes having clear communication and of being prepared to adapt to a given circumstance. I am currently employed by an online tutoring platform MyTutor, where I work as an English language and literature tutor to school students across the UK. I am working with a range of ages and abilities, from 11-18 years old, tutoring small groups as well as individual sessions. I love working as a tutor, as it enables me to share my love of a subject by helping others grow in confidence. Through this company I have encountered students who need additional supports for their learning, either due to having English as an additional language, or having Special Educational Needs. With these students I have found it is especially important to establish clear, mutual respect and to give frequent verbal encouragement. As a tutor, I am responsible for familiarising myself with a given child's exam specification and developing my own lesson plans and activities. Above all, I must always be prepared to adapt my lessons to support both stronger and weaker students, and children with a variety of learning styles. I also have previous experience working in retail, where I learned to always be friendly and approachable while delivering good customer service. I have proven myself to be an honest and trustworthy person when handling cash and managing till protocols.
In addition to this, while completing two degrees which hinged upon large amounts of independent study, I have become strongly self-motivated. I developed good time-management skills to ensure I always met deadlines. During my studies I volunteered with student-run peer mentoring programmes. This involved building a positive rapport with fellow students and participating in essay writing and exam technique workshops outside of class hours.
I was fortunate to be selected to represent my undergraduate university on an international exchange programme, studying in Haverford College, USA 2018-2019. This was an invaluable experience for broadening my horizons and allowing me to be more self-sufficient. I was able to adjust my learning style, appreciating that American classroom etiquettes were not the same as the UK's, and their accreditation system also differed. I made new friends for life, and learned just as much from hearing about the backgrounds and beliefs of others as I did inside the classroom.
I have recently completed a 168 hour Level 5 TEFL course, including a 10 hour observed classroom teaching practice course. I thoroughly enjoyed learning how language learning and teaching works, and am now eager to put my new skills into practice. I am flexible on hours, type of school and the age of students. I will be available to start in the coming months, preferably from August onward.
I sincerely thank you for your consideration.
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