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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
07.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management -
01.2019 - 12.2022
Academic achievement:
- Degree obtained with merit, with an overall average of 87%
Skills
Curriculum Development Skills
Workshop Facilitation
Interactive Learning Integration
Collaborative Teaching Approach
Sustainable Education Advocate
Certified in TEFL
Lesson Planning
Project-based learning
Group and individual instruction
Classroom Management
Certification
TEFL
Interests
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