Ben Viney
Ho Chi Minh City
Summary
I am a 30 year old, I am looking to apply my teaching experience and qualifications to a flexible online teaching position. I have taught adults and children of all ages. My communication skills from my previous jobs in the service and teaching industry and from being a naturally engaged and sociable person. I am hard working and put my best effort into any job I have worked in, In addition I am a fast learner and enjoy learning new skills through continued personal development. As someone who speaks foreign languages myself, I understand the many challenges that learning a second language can present and I am passionate about helping students achieve their goals in English.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Teacher
Seameo Retrac
07.2025 - Current
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided targeted instruction on pronunciation, intonation, and accent reduction to enhance students'' overall communication skills in English.
- Enhanced students'' speaking skills through regular practice and focused feedback during conversation sessions.
- Increased student proficiency in English by creating engaging and interactive classroom activities.
English, Maths & Science Teacher
EMG Education
02.2025 - Current
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay updated on current research findings and best practices in education.
- Incorporated project-based learning into the curriculum, challenging students to apply scientific principles in real-world situations while developing teamwork skills.
Homeroom teacher
SLP Myeongji
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Fostered apositive learning environment by implementing innovative teaching strategies.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for various subjects.
- Managed classroom organisation to ensure optimal learning conditions.
- Utilised technology for effective educational instruction.
- Implemented creative learning activities to engage students in the material.
PPE Procurement
Hannaford PPE Ltd
08.2020 - 03.2022
- After returning home from France, I began working in the PPE sector acquiring and distributing PPE to hospitals and governments across the globe
- My role was sourcing of Nitrile Gloves, Medical masks and supplying the hospitals we work with in an effective manner.
- It developed my professional communication skills, talking to customers and health professionals daily.
- I regularly liaised in French with our French customer base.
English Teacher
British Council/ Lycée Jean Lurçat
09.2019 - 05.2020
- I worked for a roughly 7 months with the British Council as a language assistant in France, I was placed in Lycée Jean Lurçat in Perpignan where I worked as an English-Speaking teacher supporting the language team
- I had around 25 hours of contact time a week with a plethora of students where I would have to plan and create my own lessons to engage the students and help them with their oral practice
- This helped me gain confidence in the classroom and allowed me to see which techniques were the most responsive, working in my previous experience and own language learning knowledge.
Barman
The Kings Head
09.2018 - 08.2019
- A traditional pub in the centre of my hometown of Aylesbury I worked as a barman, waiter as well as having several other responsibilities during my time there
- I learnt further service skills and the complete process of brewing, prepping and serving beer.
English Tutor
Babylangues
02.2018 - 07.2018
- I worked in Paris for 6 months with Babylangues while I did my masters and taught a child named Adrien over that period, I learned the importance of communication when it comes to language learning and saw a significant improvement of his level of French over the 6 month period.
Volunteering - Shop Floor and Sales
Oxfam Record Store
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Work experience/ voluntary work involving: Operating the till and making sales, researching and pricing CDs and records and keeping the shop floor presentable
- It was a valuable experience to give me free time to help out a good cause and I continue to try and volunteer where I can.
Bartender and Waiter
Olive Tree Bar and Restaurant
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Responsibilities included working with money, restocking bar, providing welcoming customer service and having an apt knowledge of the ingredients of the available food and drink on the menus.
Para Planning Assistant
Wills and Trusts
09.2011 - 12.2014
- Performed a variety of tasks to help improve the efficiency of the office including: drafting LPA documents, proof-reading wills, updating analytical information and other general office tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English Literature
Southampton Solent University
08-2017
Cambridge CELTA - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
St Clare's, Oxford
09-2024
Cambridge DELTA -
St Clare's, Oxford
06-2026
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) -
TEFL.org
30 Hour IELTS Exam Preparation Instructor -
TEFL Institute
French CEFR -
Lingoda
Skills
- Good Communication
- Good listener
- Hard Working
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Adaptability
Personal Information
More about me
Languages have become a major passion, I have studied French online with Lingoda, at university and everyday with natives when I lived in France. It is my goal to achieve the same fluency with Portuguese, Spanish and Korean. I like to keep fit and I have completed several marathons. I also love sports and play squash and football regularly.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Native
French
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Spanish; Castilian
Limited Working
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Seameo Retrac
07.2025 - Current
English, Maths & Science Teacher
EMG Education
02.2025 - Current
Homeroom teacher
SLP Myeongji
07.2022 - 07.2024
PPE Procurement
Hannaford PPE Ltd
08.2020 - 03.2022
English Teacher
British Council/ Lycée Jean Lurçat
09.2019 - 05.2020
Barman
The Kings Head
09.2018 - 08.2019
English Tutor
Babylangues
02.2018 - 07.2018
Volunteering - Shop Floor and Sales
Oxfam Record Store
05.2016 - 05.2017
Bartender and Waiter
Olive Tree Bar and Restaurant
09.2015 - 04.2017
Para Planning Assistant
Wills and Trusts
09.2011 - 12.2014
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) -
TEFL.org
30 Hour IELTS Exam Preparation Instructor -
TEFL Institute
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English Literature
Southampton Solent University
Cambridge CELTA - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages
St Clare's, Oxford
Cambridge DELTA -
St Clare's, Oxford
French CEFR -
Lingoda
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