Experienced Native Teacher from the UK looking to explore Oman. Also interested in other areas of the Middle east, Europe and Asia. Been teaching in mainland China for a year and also before that taught in Europe. I have been teaching and engaging students in Primary, Middle and High School as well as adults.

Contact me to discuss opportunities, will be glad to hear from you you!

Terry King BA (Hons)

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

I am a native English teacher from the UK, with a friendly, approachable teaching style. I have teaching experience with adults, children from, teenagers to those of pre-school age. Through teaching and training I have become an effective, enthusiastic English teacher. I often produce my own material and make use of technology in the classroom. I hope to progress further in my EFL teaching career.

Education

The TEFL University 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 Honours

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

University of the People - January 2015 - Present
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

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

Open University - November 2011 - March 2012
¥ Making Sense of the Arts

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

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

Experience

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 60 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 conjure interest in the English language at high school and nearby No.31 Middle School.

Global Teachers: English Teacher, Camford Royal School, Shijiazhuang,
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 in the classroom to improve vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation as well as speaking, reading and writing skills. Students ranged from beginner very young learners to advanced IELTS students. I also taught a large Kindergarten class.

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

Freelance Copywriter
2012- 2015
Working as a copywriter producing copy for many clients, including copy for marketing campaigns and websites.
¥ Press releases and marketing copy
¥ Articles and SEO blog posts
¥ Building websites using WordPress and other platforms

Supervisor, Leisure Projects, West Sussex
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
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. Involved in residential door-to-door campaigns and events.
¥ Developed skills in direct marketing & communication
¥ Enhanced administrative and organizational skills
¥ Skills working with the 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

Store Associate/Stock Room Supervisor, TK Maxx, Truro, Cornwall
2002- 2009
Worked in various roles within a large retail outlet, including supervisory experience and front line customer service. Developed many skills including working in a warehouse environment and dealing with incoming deliveries.
¥ Developed customer service & cash handling skills
¥ Involved in Health and Safety procedures and loss prevention training
¥ Experience in a supervisory and training role
¥ Supervised incoming and outgoing deliveries