Experienced native teacher from the UK, always looking for good opportunities in Europe and Asia. Much experience in teaching primary, high school and adults in both China and Slovakia (Central Europe).

Terry King BA (Hons)
Cornwall, United Kingdom PL25 5DH
Email: 1084209342@qq.com Skype: europa.foto Tel (PRC): +44 07597 785869

Nationality: British
City of Birth: London, England
Gender: Male

I am a native English teacher from the UK, with an outgoing, enthusiastic teaching style. I have teaching experience with adults, children, teenagers and those of pre-school age. Through teaching and training I have become an effective, approachable English teacher. I often produce my own materials and make use of technology in the classroom, to promote effective learning of English.

Experience

Oral English Teacher, No.1 Senior High School, Ruzhou, Henan, China February 2016 - Present
Working in the most important high school in Ruzhou county, where I was the first foreign teacher in this city. I develop speaking skills, inspire confidence in students and teach western culture. Teaching 15-18 year olds, I am also involved in extra-curricular activities. Also, I provide students will assistance in written English and grammar and preparation for the college entrance examination.

Global Teachers: English Teacher, No.7 High School Panzhihua, Sichuan, China
September 2015 – Present
Working in a public high school I demonstrated by ability to manage large class sizes, in excess of 70 students. As well as use using text books I also used technology such as PowerPoint and other techniques to create interesting lessons and develop speaking skills. I also assisted with grammar, pronunciation and other aspects. In my time at this school, I succeeded in developing language skills and an interest in the English language at the high school and the nearby No.31 Middle School.

Global Teachers: English Teacher, Camford Royal School, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China
January – August 2015
Working at a private school in China, I taught primary students as well as middle and high school students, using a variety of materials and techniques. Using both traditional exercises as well as technology and multi-media to improve vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation as well as speaking, reading and writing skills. Students ranged from beginner very young learners to advanced IELTS students.

English Teacher, Canadian Language School, Slovakia
August - December 2014
Working as a full-time Native teacher in a learning centre, I taught beginners to lower intermediate level, from young children right up to adults. This also included conversational English classes as well as one-to-one sessions.

Freelance Copywriter
March 2012- August 2014
Working as a copywriter producing copy for many clients, including copy for marketing campaigns and websites.
• Press releases and other marketing copy for leading businesses
• Articles and SEO blog posts
• Building websites using WordPress and other platforms

Education

The TEFL University, Brighton, UK May 2015
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language – 120 Hour Teaching Certification (TECCA Accredited)
• Bachelor of Arts – Teaching English as a Foreign language – Upper Second Class Honors

North Devon School of English, London, UK July 2013
Institute of Education, London, England
• Foundation Certificate Teaching English as a Foreign Language - Accreditat Accredited February 2014

University of the People, California, USA - January 2015 - Present
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
UNIV 1001 – Online Education Strategies
BUS 1101 – Principles of Business Management
POLS 1503 – Globalization
PSYC 1205 – Emotional Intelligence
ENGL – World Literature
AHIST – Art History

Access Training - June 2013
St Austell, England, UK
• BIIAB Door Supervision
• BIIAB Health and Safety

Open University, Milton Keynes, UK - November 2011 - March 2012
• Making Sense of the Arts

Truro College - 2002
Truro, England, UK
• NCFE Preparation for Business
• NCFE Integrated Business Technology

Cornwall College - 1996-1999
St Austell, England, UK
• GNVQ Advanced Media: Communication and Production
• GNVQ Intermediate Media: Communication and Production
• City and Guilds Information Technology

Other Experience

Supervisor, Leisure Projects, West Sussex, UK
2010-2012
A supervisory customer service role with an arcade leisure company on a holiday park. Involved in all aspects of running of an entertainment complex.
• Experience in a challenging customer service environment
• Developed hands on experience in repair and maintenance
• Enhanced skills in communicating information to the general public
• Awarded team-member of the month on many occasions

Store Associate, TK Maxx, Worthing, West Sussex, UK
2009-2010
Worked for a high street retail outlet, responsible for many aspects of customer service. This role included both working on a sales floor as well as a warehouse environment.
• Developed cash handling skills
• Acquired skills in working within a warehouse environment
• Merchandising skills

Marketing Assistant, Savvy Direct, Hamilton, New Zealand
October – December 2009
Worked for a direct marketing company. Provided marketing and public awareness with the general public with the New Zealand Red Cross campaign. Developed skills in direct marketing & communication
• Enhanced administrative and organizational skills
• Worked with the general public

Night Duty Manager, Empire Lodge, Masterton, New Zealand.
August -October 2009
Worked for a City Centre hostel. As a night duty manager I was involved in duties including, running reception as well as locking and securing premises.
• Enhanced customer service skills working at a hotel reception
• Learning fire warden duties, in the event of an earthquake
• Also assisted in the repair and maintenance of IT equipment