Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Additional courses
Timeline
Arwen Connell Telian

Arwen Connell Telian

Teacher

Summary

Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Classroom English teacher

Jiguan Kindergarten
07.2016 - Current
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Head teacher of my level since 2020
  • Mentored new teachers within the department, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching methods.
  • Integrated art, music, drama, and children's literature into lessons, emphasising play-based learning
  • Responsibilities included training new teachers, curriculum development, and organising workshops
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary curriculum, resulting in enriched learning experiences for students.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research-based strategies for instruction.

English specialist

Etonkids International Educational Group
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Taught children aged 2-6 years in eight Montessori kindergarten classes
  • Prepared lessons adhering to Montessori methodology.

Classroom English Teacher

Jiaxin Kindergarten
08.2013 - 07.2014
  • Used creative methods to create an immersive class atmosphere for Level 1 students
  • Collaborated with colleagues to manage a class of 29 students aged 2-4 years
  • Developed all lesson plans and materials
  • Collaborated in planning school holiday events and enrichment activities.

The International English School
02.2013 - 08.2013
  • Assisted in TEFL training and substitute teaching for various levels
  • Taught individual classes in business English and IELTS preparation.

Volunteer teacher

Samskruthi School
07.2012 - 12.2012
  • Worked with children aged 2 to 8 as a volunteer teacher.

Teacher

Changzhou International School
09.2011 - 07.2012
  • Taught Grade 1, 3 and 8 English classes
  • Enhanced classroom collaboration through implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Instructed an elective history class for high school learners.
  • Ran a Theatrical Games and Physical Storytelling class once a week, as well as managing extracurricular activities and academic supervision.

English teacher

Muang Khong High School
06.2011 - 09.2011
  • Taught English as an Additional Language to high school students from Grade 6 through 12.

English teacher

EF English First
09.2010 - 07.2011
  • Taught adult learners in group and one-on-one settings
  • Ran special interest classes to improve confidence and fluency
  • Engaged in professional development through workshops and evaluations.

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Education (International) - Pedagogy

Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, England
07.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management -

University of South Africa, South Africa
01.2019 - 12.2022

Academic achievement:

  • Degree obtained with merit, with an overall average of 87%

Skills

Curriculum Development Skills

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Certification

TEFL

Interests

Cooking

Hiking

Reading

CrossFit

Additional courses

  • Asian Environmental Humanities: Landscapes in Transition: an online course authorized by University of Zurich and offered through Coursera, 2020
  • Greening the Economy: Sustainable Cities: an online course authorised by Lund University and offered through Coursera, 2016
  • Academic Writing - Grammar and Punctuation: an online course authorized by University of California, Irvine and offered through Coursera

Timeline

Liverpool John Moores University - Postgraduate Degree in Education (International), Pedagogy
07.2023 - Current
University of South Africa - Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management,
01.2019 - 12.2022
Classroom English teacher - Jiguan Kindergarten
07.2016 - Current
English specialist - Etonkids International Educational Group
07.2015 - 06.2016
Classroom English Teacher - Jiaxin Kindergarten
08.2013 - 07.2014
- The International English School
02.2013 - 08.2013
Volunteer teacher - Samskruthi School
07.2012 - 12.2012
Teacher - Changzhou International School
09.2011 - 07.2012
English teacher - Muang Khong High School
06.2011 - 09.2011
English teacher - EF English First
09.2010 - 07.2011

TEFL

06-2010
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