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Julie Bates

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Julie Bates

Summary

Fluent English language and business English teacher, with a background in journalism, creative writing and film production. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to build positive and rewarding student-teacher relationships. Effective classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement, consistently aiding progression and success in English language learning. Intuitive and adaptive with the ability to empathise with a wide range of students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Creative and imaginative use of lesson materials. People-centred approach with ability to foster enthusiasm and confidence.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work history

Teacher Active
London

English and Maths Tutor
02.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Teach KS3, KS4, GCSE & Functional Skills English & maths to vulnerable children in South East London
  • Create bespoke lessons tailored to suit students’ assessed needs and learning plan
  • Provide scaffolded lessons where information is carefully staged and presented to aid with absorption, recording and reviewing of learning
  • Provide high level of pastoral support, including trauma-informed teaching, to assist students with SEND and/or emotional and behavioural challenges.

East Surrey College
Surrey

English Teacher
01.2024 - 03.2024

Job overview

  • Taught GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English to 16-18 year olds engaged in vocational training at this large tertiary college
  • Created lessons & accompanying materials in accordance with the scheme of work and national curriculum
  • Provided differentiated lessons to cater for diverse learning needs, abilities & SEN requirements.

Lingoda.com
Online

Online English Teacher
11.2019 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Taught English to young learners and adults based on materials compiled from multiple sources, including textbooks, newspapers, TV and film
  • Developed student confidence in English language through effective communication, constructive assessment and compassionate guidance
  • Aligned teaching techniques and devised personalised support strategies to help students with differing ability levels and grasp of materials.

EFL Evocation
London

EFL Teacher
07.2016 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Delivered one-to-one and group teachings, maintaining student engagement and enthusiasm through passion for the English language
  • Evaluated student progress, providing positive praise and support with additional assistance as needed
  • Set appropriate homework to enable additional practical language use and improve overall fluency in new learnings.

DaDa ABC
Online

Online English Teacher
05.2015 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Taught English to Chinese young learners aged 3 to 12
  • Used performance training in conjunction with Total Physical Response
  • Focused on vocabulary acquisition and British English pronunciation.

Chelsea College of Arts
London

Interim Marketing Assistant
02.2015 - 06.2015

Westside School
London

English Teacher & Teaching Assistant
09.2008 - 06.2009

London Institute of Technology and English
London

English Teacher
01.2004 - 08.2008

Cumbria Newspapers
Carlisle

Newspaper Reporter
11.2001 - 03.2003

196 Productions
Cardiff

Production Assistant/Runner
11.1998 - 08.2000

Education

London College of Arts
London, United Kingdom

Master of Arts from Screenwriting

International House
Lisbon, Portugal

Certificate from Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults

Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Arts from English Literature

Skills

  • Tutor for young & adult learners
  • DBS certified
  • Student engagement
  • Lesson planning
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Lesson material creation
  • Syllabus creation
  • MS Office
  • Google Docs
  • Screenwriting
  • Marketing
  • Film & TV production

Referees

  • Anna Debeger (Head of English & Maths), 01737 772611, adebeger@esc.ac.uk, London Road, RH1 2JX
  • Nicola Jenkins (SEND Tuition Manager), 0207 8586655, nicola.jenkins@teacheractive.com, 150 Minories, EC3N 1LS

Timeline

English Teacher

East Surrey College
01.2024 - 03.2024

English and Maths Tutor

Teacher Active
02.2022 - Current

Online English Teacher

Lingoda.com
11.2019 - 05.2021

EFL Teacher

EFL Evocation
07.2016 - 03.2018

Online English Teacher

DaDa ABC
05.2015 - 05.2016

Interim Marketing Assistant

Chelsea College of Arts
02.2015 - 06.2015

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

London College of Arts

Master of Arts from Screenwriting
05.2016

International House

Certificate from Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults
05.1996

Cardiff University

Bachelor of Arts from English Literature
05.1995

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