QUALIFICATIONS
BSc Open : Combined Honours in Linguistics and Sociology ( second upper class, 2:1) ; September 2010 – December 2013; the Open University; Milton Keynes, England
TEFL Certificate (120 hours); November 2012- March 2013, London, The TEFL Academy
Cambridge English Language Proficiency qualification (professional advanced: CPE) ; 2007-2009; Eastbourne, Lewes; Sussex Downs College, England
Psychology Diploma; 2009-2010; Brighton; City College , England
Undergraduate Degree in Teaching German as a Foreign Language ; 2003-2006; Cieszyn,Poland; Teacher Training College

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

English teacher; September 2014- ongoing, until July 2015; Lishui University ; Lishui, China Teaching oral and college English to undergraduate studets, taking responsibility for own lesso plans, preparing and assessing exams, teaching small as well as larger groups.
Private, one-to-one English tutor ; September 2010- August 2014
Preparing lessons to meet students’ individual needs (different levels, nationalities, personal motivations). Responding to various challenges creatively, flexibly and intelligently. Preparing some students for international exams: IELTS, TOEFL, FCE.
Childcare; July 2004-Nürnmberg ,Germany; July- August 2005- Munich, Germany ; April 2007- June 2011-Eastbourne, England ; July 2011- June 2014, London, England

Volunteer Teacher Assistant; April 2007- December 2007; St Bede’s Co-educational School; Eastbourne, England
Assisting with students’ activities at school: reading with them, helping with English spelling and vocabulary, numeracy, sports and arts

Trainee teacher of German as a Second Language; September 2005-June 2006 ; The Alternative Private School in Cieszyn, Poland
Preparing lessons in a creative and meaningful way , maintaining discipline in a classroom, engaging and motivating students, stimulating students’ language development in a friendly learning environment

SKILLS ACQUIRED
Teaching abilities ( preparing lessons, writing lesson plans, preparing exams and assessing students’ progress, evaluating and improving own progress as a teacher, stimulating students’ achievements, patience, flexibility , good presentation and class management skills)
Bilingualism- a very fluent, native-like command of English: a blend of formal and everyday, natural English usage acquired through both, university education in the British cultural context and daily interaction in English for almost 8 years. Very clear, neutral accent with an accurate pronunciation.
A strong linguistic background – impeccable understanding of the English grammar and lexis to convey different meanings, understanding English learning and teaching contexts , learners’ language progression, barriers to learning and strategies to overcome these
Other languages: German (fluent), Czech (communicative)
The ability to construct arguments critically and analytically (research, esssays, reports)
Enthusiasm, motivation, punctuality, commitment
Familiarity with the use of internet and Microsoft Word
INTERESTS
Applied Linguistics, languages
Education, psychology, sociology
Travelling, geography, history, cultural studies