Compassionate and enthusiastic with more than a decade of teaching experience assisting students to accomplish their goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Private English Tutor
Self-employed
12.2013 - 05.2024
Conducted group learning and one-on-one (aged 12-21) in-class and online by planning and teaching customised materials.
Prepared students for standardized English tests such as Cambridge IGCSE or IELTS by focusing on test-taking strategies, time management techniques, and targeted practice exercises.
Ensured students’ progress by developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Utilized multimedia resources to create interactive learning environments.
Relief Teacher
Woodlands International School
01.2022 - 03.2023
Planned and implemented daily lessons to Year 1-4 and Year 10-11 students.
Established inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Devised term examination papers.
Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
Collaborated with teaching staff to share resources and strategies, enhancing overall teaching quality.
Engaged parents and guardians in their children's learning process through regular communication and feedback.
English Tutor
CTS English Language Centre
01.2011 - 11.2012
Assisted students (aged 6-12) in acquiring English language by delivering engaging lessons that focused on the development of necessary skills.
Implemented assessment tools to evaluate student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
Encouraged parental involvement in students' learning journeys through regular communication and updates.
Freelance Document Design and Editing
Self-employed
03.2007 - 01.2010
Experienced in designing print and digital media.
Brainstormed design ideas and presented to clients.
Co-operated with project manager to complete the final product.
Proofread Master and PHD dissertations in preparation for final publication by revising the content, correcting styles or grammatical errors and arranging the document materials.
Education
Master - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
07-2025
Certification - TESOL
The American TESOL Institute
Shanghai, China
01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - English
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma, USA
05-2005
Skills
Patience and empathy
Professionalism and punctuality
Interactive learning
Cross-cultural communication
Online tutoring
Timeline
Relief Teacher
Woodlands International School
01.2022 - 03.2023
Private English Tutor
Self-employed
12.2013 - 05.2024
English Tutor
CTS English Language Centre
01.2011 - 11.2012
Freelance Document Design and Editing
Self-employed
03.2007 - 01.2010
Master - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages