GAVIN JOHN BALDRY
Silver End, Witham,Essex
Summary
Experienced professional in adult education and development support, recognised for crisis management and effective record-keeping. Builds strong relationships through empathetic communication and active listening. Provides motivational support with cultural awareness, ensuring composure under pressure. Dedicated to creating inclusive environments that enhance learning and growth.
Overview
1
1
Language
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Online Business English Teacher
SAM (Speak and Master) Idiomas
2022.10 - 2026.10
- Support adult learners in Brazil to develop English communication skills.
- Adapt teaching and communication to individual abilities and professional needs.
- Provide encouragement and feedback while building positive professional relationships.
- Online
English Teacher
Escuela de Inglés, Montilla, Spain
Montilla
2024.06 - 2026.09
- Supported children, teenagers and adults with learning and personal development.
- Built positive relationships and adapted communication to individual needs and abilities.
- Encouraged learners who lacked confidence and managed behaviour calmly and professionally.
- Maintained appropriate professional boundaries and provided constructive feedback.
English Teacher
I Love English Academy
Spain
2021.09 - 2024.06
- Supported children, teenagers and adults with learning and personal development.
- Built positive relationships and adapted communication to individual needs and abilities.
- Encouraged learners who lacked confidence and managed behaviour calmly and professionally.
- Maintained appropriate professional boundaries and provided constructive feedback.
English Teacher
Córdoba Language Academy
2020.12 - 2021.08
- Supported children, teenagers and adults with learning and personal development.
- Built positive relationships and adapted communication to individual needs and abilities.
- Encouraged learners who lacked confidence and managed behaviour calmly and professionally.
- Maintained appropriate professional boundaries and provided constructive feedback.
Probation Service Officer
National Probation Service
UK
2016.10 - 2020.10
- Worked directly with people subject to probation supervision and built appropriate professional relationships.
- Communicated with individuals from varied social and personal backgrounds.
- Used calm, professional communication in challenging circumstances and encouraged constructive engagement.
- Maintained boundaries, confidentiality, accurate records and professional standards.
Court Officer (PSO)
National Probation Service
UK
2013.04 - 2016.10
- Worked directly within the court environment with service users, colleagues and other professionals.
- Communicated professionally and handled sensitive information appropriately.
- Maintained professionalism in a busy and sometimes challenging environment.
Service Support Officer
National Probation Service
UK
2007.08 - 2013.04
- Provided administrative and operational support within the National Probation Service.
- Communicated with service users, colleagues and external contacts.
- Maintained accurate, confidential records and supported colleagues within a busy professional environment.
Children's Entertainer
Holiday Parks
2004.03 - 2006.11
- Worked directly with children of different ages and provided games, activities and entertainment.
- Created a safe, positive and enjoyable environment and adapted activities to different groups.
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills through customer-facing work.
- Seasonal
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Probation Practice
SFJ Awards
Colchester, EssexNVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
City & Guilds of London Institute
A Levels - Performing Arts; Drama; Music; Media Studies
Rickstones Sixth Form
Witham, EssexTEFL - Education
The TEFL Academy
OnlineGCSEs - Multiple subjects
Rickstones Secondary School
Witham, EssexSkills
- Adult education
- Development support
- Crisis management
- Record keeping
- Confidentiality skills
- Professional boundaries
- Calmness under pressure
- Relationship building
- Empathetic communication
- Active listening
- Motivational support
- Cultural awareness
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Affiliations
- Travelling, reading, playing sports
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
English Teacher
Escuela de Inglés, Montilla, Spain
2024.06 - 2026.09
Online Business English Teacher
SAM (Speak and Master) Idiomas
2022.10 - 2026.10
English Teacher
I Love English Academy
2021.09 - 2024.06
English Teacher
Córdoba Language Academy
2020.12 - 2021.08
Probation Service Officer
National Probation Service
2016.10 - 2020.10
Court Officer (PSO)
National Probation Service
2013.04 - 2016.10
Service Support Officer
National Probation Service
2007.08 - 2013.04
Children's Entertainer
Holiday Parks
2004.03 - 2006.11
NVQ Level 3 - Probation Practice
SFJ Awards
NVQ Level 3 - Business Administration
City & Guilds of London Institute
A Levels - Performing Arts; Drama; Music; Media Studies
Rickstones Sixth Form
TEFL - Education
The TEFL Academy
GCSEs - Multiple subjects
Rickstones Secondary School