Julie Bates
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Innovative English educator and content designer with extensive experience delivering online and in-person instruction to international learners across a range of educational settings, including mainstream, SEND, and vocational education. Skilled in creating engaging, accessible learning experiences using AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney), content platforms (Canva, Notion, Airtable), and UX writing principles. Currently completing the UX Writing Academy with a focus on content strategy, learner experience, and inclusive design. Combines a strong foundation in linguistics, critical theory, and narrative with a practical, adaptive teaching style—supporting language acquisition through clear communication, digital fluency, and culturally responsive instruction. Passionate about using technology to humanise and personalise the learning journey at scale.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
English Tutor
Teacher Active
London, UK
02.2022 - 05.2025
- I teach English to students with varied educational needs, including those outside mainstream education, across secondary and post-16 levels.
- Lessons are structured to be interactive, culturally responsive, and engaging, with a strong emphasis on communicative competence and learner participation.
- I create custom lesson materials using tools like ChatGPT for ideation and content drafting, and Canva for engaging, accessible visual design—ensuring each session is both differentiated and digitally enriched to support diverse learning styles.
- Prepared students for national English exams, focusing on individual progress, confidence-building, and measurable achievement across multiple ability levels.
SEND Lecturer–English Specialism (Contract)
Brooklands Technical College/Omnia People
Surrey, UK
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Designed and delivered inclusive English modules for learners aged 16+ with SEND, integrating functional literacy, digital fluency, and real-world communication activities tailored to individual learning profiles.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to implement adaptive, student-centered strategies aligned with accessibility best practices and differentiated instruction.
- Created bespoke learning resources using digital tools to support speech, language, and literacy development, enhancing learner engagement and confidence in both online and in-person contexts.
English Lecturer–Further Education (Contract)
East Surrey College/Protocol Education
Surrey, UK
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Delivered Functional Skills and GCSE English to vocational learners aged 16–18, focusing on practical language application and digital literacy in a blended learning environment.
- Applied scaffolded teaching techniques to support students with diverse abilities, with a focus on fostering independence and bridging language gaps in technical subject contexts.
- Developed exam-focused tasks and revision strategies aligned to learner goals, using formative feedback and digital resources to build exam confidence and academic resilience.
Online English Teacher–Global Learners
Lingoda.com
Remote
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Delivered live, interactive English lessons to adult and young learners across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, adapting instruction to diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in a fully online learning environment.
- Developed learner confidence and communicative competence through personalised support strategies, differentiated instruction, and real-time formative feedback.
- Designed engaging lesson content using authentic materials (film, journalism, digital media), enhancing learner motivation and contextual understanding across CEFR levels.
Visiting EFL Lecturer–London Language Schools
EFL Evocation
London, England
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Delivered short-notice English instruction across multiple London-based language schools, adapting quickly to varied classroom settings and multicultural learner groups.
- Developed responsive lesson strategies to meet immediate learner needs, with a focus on practical language use, classroom engagement, and cultural awareness.
- Facilitated fluency development through flexible use of authentic resources, while maintaining classroom continuity and student motivation during staffing transitions.
Online English Lecturer–Early Learners (Contract)
DaDa ABC
Remote
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered engaging English language instruction to Chinese learners aged 3 to 12 in a fully online setting, fostering early language development through interactive, play-based methods.
- Employed Total Physical Response (TPR), visual storytelling, and performance techniques to support comprehension and maintain high learner engagement across short attention spans.
- Focused on vocabulary acquisition, listening comprehension, and pronunciation, with an emphasis on British English models and communicative foundations for beginner learners.
Interim Marketing Assistant
Chelsea College of Arts
London, England
02.2015 - 06.2015
English Teacher & Teaching Assistant
Westside School
London, England
09.2008 - 06.2009
English Teacher
London Institute of Technology and English
London, England
01.2004 - 08.2008
Newspaper Reporter
Cumbria Newspapers
Carlisle, England
11.2001 - 03.2003
Production Assistant/Runner
196 Productions
Cardiff, Wales
11.1998 - 08.2000
Education
UX Writing Hub - Content Design & UX Writing
UX Writing Academy
Remote 07.2024 -
MA - Screenwriting
London College of Arts
09.2014 - 12.2016
MA - Critical Theory
Cardiff University
Cardiff 09.1997 - 10.1998
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
International House
Lisbon, Portugal 11.1996 - 12.1996
BA (Hons) - English Literature
Cardiff University
A’ Level - English, History & Geography
Cantonian High School
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, French, German, History & Geography
Cantonian High School
Skills
- Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Classroom)
- MS Office Suite
- Figma, Airtable, Notion (for lesson and content design)
- Canva, Midjourney, ChatGPT (for content creation and AI integration)
- Curriculum design for EFL, Functional Skills, GCSE English
- Lesson planning, syllabus development & differentiated instruction
- Student engagement & classroom management
- Inclusive teaching strategies (Mainstream & SEND)
- Screenwriting & storytelling
- Drama facilitation & visual learning strategies
- Media & narrative design for educational content
Custom
Julie Bates, 07555 419378, mightyfineenglish@gmail.com, 26 Fernwood Avenue, London, SW, 16 1RD, 21a, Blencowe Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, SW161RD
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SEND Lecturer–English Specialism (Contract)
Brooklands Technical College/Omnia People
11.2024 - 12.2024
UX Writing Hub - Content Design & UX Writing
UX Writing Academy
07.2024 -
English Lecturer–Further Education (Contract)
East Surrey College/Protocol Education
01.2024 - 03.2024
English Tutor
Teacher Active
02.2022 - 05.2025
Online English Teacher–Global Learners
Lingoda.com
11.2019 - 05.2021
Visiting EFL Lecturer–London Language Schools
EFL Evocation
07.2016 - 03.2018
Online English Lecturer–Early Learners (Contract)
DaDa ABC
05.2015 - 05.2016
Interim Marketing Assistant
Chelsea College of Arts
02.2015 - 06.2015
MA - Screenwriting
London College of Arts
09.2014 - 12.2016
English Teacher & Teaching Assistant
Westside School
09.2008 - 06.2009
English Teacher
London Institute of Technology and English
01.2004 - 08.2008
Newspaper Reporter
Cumbria Newspapers
11.2001 - 03.2003
Production Assistant/Runner
196 Productions
11.1998 - 08.2000
MA - Critical Theory
Cardiff University
09.1997 - 10.1998
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
International House
11.1996 - 12.1996
BA (Hons) - English Literature
Cardiff University
A’ Level - English, History & Geography
Cantonian High School
GCSE - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, French, German, History & Geography
Cantonian High School
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