English Language / Business Language Teacher/Tutor

From 44.04 £ /h

I am a qualified CELTA native English teacher, who has been teaching English for over seventeen years, twelve of
which have been in Zurich.
I have a very wide and varied background, with a wealth of knowledge and experience to
teach and share with my students. For me teaching is more than a job, it’s about giving my
students the skills they need to achieve their goals in life.
I am a completely competent teacher, who has taught all levels from 4 year olds up to
adults. I have taught Cambridge exam classes including preparation for PET, KET, FCE,
CAE, BEC and Trinity exams, furthermore, IB English A: Language and Literature and
TOEFL. In addition, business classes, as well as one to ones to all levels tailored to meet each
individual students needs.

Extra information

I am an energetic, responsible and determined teacher, able to overcome obstacles to achieve measured excellence. I have closeness to all my students, listening to their feedback, always trying to improve my teaching techniques. I am totally flexible and open to new ideas and the daily changing demands of teaching. I always strive to exceed my student’s expectations enabling them to feel confident to use new language. I have valuable training and management experience gained through my role as senior teacher in my previous position.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Zürich (Kreis 2), Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Waldistrasse, Adliswil, Switzerland

Online from Switzerland

About Me

I am a passionate teacher, who strives to give my students all the knowledge and guidance they will need to further their own careers and lives. I use my own varied life experiences, to make imaginative and creative focused lessons. I am a sympathetic listener, who treats each student as an individual. I am adept at working as an organized team member, or on my own initiative. I
have a friendly and caring approach to people, which enables me to communicate with all levels of students.

Education

SDS German Exam A2.2 2022
BA (Honours) Degree English Language and Literature. 2010/13
(Part time through Open University completed year one, two and three)
CELTA (Trinity) 2006
Basic Sea Survival – QE2 Cruise Line (Cunard). 1996
First Aid Certificate. 1996
Hotel and Catering Supervisory Management. 1996
National Examination Board for Supervisory Management. 1996
HCIMA – Credit in Food and Beverage Operations. 1995
GCSE English Language/Oral Communication. 1994
Full Driving Licence. 1989
Hotel and Catering Industry English Speaking Board. 1988
GCSE’s – Chemistry, Home Economics. 1986
CSE’s – English Language, Mathematics, History, Art. 1986

Experience / Qualifications

Sep Sep Oct Sep Sep July Oct Oct July Oct Oct April Sep Sep Sep April 2019 – To Present Part time English / Business Language Teacher at Berlitz, Zurich, CH.
2013 – Aug 2019 Part time Business Language Teacher at English Gallery, Bern, CH.
2012 – July 2019 Part time English / Business Language Teacher at Inlingua, Zurich, CH.
2013 – Aug 2014 IB English A: Language and Literature. Juventus Gruppe, Zurich, CH.
2009 – June 2012 Full time English teacher at Espanole International House, Valencia.
2009 – July 2012 English summer school / Saturday teacher at Caxton College, Valencia.
2008 – June 2009 Full time English teacher at Euroenglish Academy, Valencia, Spain.
2008 – June 2009 Part time English teacher at Berlitz Academy for English, Valencia.
2008 – July 2008 English summer school teacher for Caxton College, Valencia, Spain.
2007 – June 2008 Full time English teacher at Euroenglish Academy, Valencia, Spain.
2007 – June 2008 Part time English teacher at Berlitz Academy for English, Valencia.
May 2007 – Sep 2007 Part time English teacher at LSI Brighton, UK.
2007 – Sep 2007 Volunteer English teacher for the Migrant English Project, Brighton.
2004 – Sep 2007 Asda Brighton Marina. Assistant Manager.
Sep 2003 – July 2006 Manager at Martha’s Barn Sofa and Furniture specialists.
2000 – Sep 2003 Assistant Restaurant Manager. The Grand Hotel, Brighton. AA*****
1999 – Sep 2000 Restaurant Manager/Assistant. Stratford Manor. Warwick Rd. AA****
1998 – July 1999 Headwaiter for Maritime Hotel Management Ltd, aboard the TSS The
Topaz and Louise Cruise Lines aboard the SS Sapphire and TSS Emerald.
Feb Nov Sep May 1997 – Mar 1998 Supervisor / Silver Service Waiter. Queen Elizabeth 2 (Cunard).
1996 – Feb 1997 Restaurant Manager. Fitzgerald’s Restaurant, Wollaston, Stourbridge.
1996 – Nov 1996 Silver Service Waiter. Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruise Ship (Cunard).

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes