Isla Lockhart
London
Summary
I have recently graduated, with distinction, from the University of Law, where I gained a foundation in legal research, case analysis and legal writing, including independent dissertation research. I completed my Master of Law while working overseas as an English teacher.
Over three years spent teaching abroad, I have developed excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as adaptability, resilience and cultural awareness through working in diverse environments.
Having recently returned to the UK, I am now excited to begin my career in the legal sector and utilise these analytical and transferable skills in a legal support role.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
ESL Teacher
Caoqiao Middle School
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
2025.09 - 2026.06
Created and delivered lessons to classes of fifty students in a state-funded Middle school with a focus on improving oral and listening comprehension skills as well as developing critical thinking and intercultural understanding.
Class Teacher
Maple Bear, Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
2024.10 - 2025.02
Worked as the main teacher in charge of a mixed language class of four-year-olds, responsible for long-term and day-to-day planning and classroom management in collaboration with class assistants and subject specialists.
ESL Teacher
École Secondaire Thérèse-Martin
Joliette, Québec, Canada
2023.09 - 2024.06
As part of a British Council program to encourage language exchange, planned and delivered a series of dynamic classes to teenagers in a Francophone Canadian Secondary school.
Education
Master of Arts - Law (Conversion)
University of Law
Online 2025.01 - 2026.03
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Exeter
Exeter 2019.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Legal research
- Public speaking and presentations
- Intercultural communication
Languages
French
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
Certification
CELTA Teaching Qualification, International House London, 2019
Individual Acting Skills Grade 7 with Distinction, Trinity College London, 2018
Timeline
ESL Teacher
Caoqiao Middle School
2025.09 - 2026.06
Master of Arts - Law (Conversion)
University of Law
2025.01 - 2026.03
Class Teacher
Maple Bear, Uzbekistan
2024.10 - 2025.02
ESL Teacher
École Secondaire Thérèse-Martin
2023.09 - 2024.06
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Exeter
2019.09 - 2023.06