Lesley WILLIAMS
Pontardulais,West Glamorgan
Summary
Highly skilled EFL professional with exceptional interpersonal and pedagogical skills. Adept at managing stressful situations and heavy workloads. Extensive experience in both school and professional environments, Ability to engage individuals from diverse backgrounds.Builds rapport quickly to establish trusting relationships and maximise mentorship possibilities. Committed to achieving positive outcomes. Bilingual in English and French, with additional knowledge of German and basic Welsh. An understanding of examination procedures. Career goal: to leverage diverse skill set in a dynamic educational or professional setting. Adaptable individual skilled in communicating with and Seeks opportunity to help children with transforming educational and personal outlooks. Calm and productive under pressure for positive support.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Employability Mentor & ESOL Tutor
Standguide Ltd
Swansea
2023.05 - 2023.11
- Set-up new operations in Swansea
- Delivery of ESOL, CV Writing, Job Applications, Local Community Integration
SLN Teaching Assistant
Priority Childcare
2023.02 - 2023.03
- Induction training to become SLN Teaching Assistant
Private EFL Tutor / Home-help
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Secondary School Support / Adults, Professional & General Needs
- Residential care & duties against accommodation
EFL Coach
2012.01 - 2018.01
- Diverse missions, sessional contracts for
- Wissen International (intermittant, part time)
- Capecia (intermittant, part time)
- St Therese 2ndry School (1-month supply teacher)
- SAS ISIMI-Higher Education Institute (4-months part time)
- Certradel (2-week course)
Clients’ on-site English-Training Manager/Coach
Westmill International
2000.01 - 2012.01
- Created, sold and animated programmes and Specialised Workshops
- Managed tutor teams
- Administrative tasks
- TOEIC trainer and exam invigilator, (certified by TOEIC International)
On-site English-Training Manager/Coach
Olivetti
1994.01 - 2000.01
- Responsible for all in-house English training requirements
- Trained GB University students (Year Abroad) to be assistants
- Organised regular TOEIC assessments for trainees (in view of professional advancement)
On-site English-Training Manager/Coach
General Motors
1993.01 - 1994.01
- Responsible for all in-house English training requirements
- Partner with Chambre of Commerce GB/FR for Language Certificates
- Preparation of learners and responsible for enrollement, examination procedures
- Examiner for Chamber of Commerce Language Certificates
- Invigilating, delivering Orals, Correcting Written Exam Papers
- Certification administrative procedures
ESOL Tutor
Swansea University
Swansea
1992.01 - 1993.01
EFL In-company Trainer
Languacom
1989.01 - 1992.01
Education
MSc Teaching English - TEFL
Aston University
1999.01 - 2000.01
BA Modern Languages & Linguistics -
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom 1985.01 - 1999.01
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Pedagogical skills
- Knowledge of examinations and their procedures
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to manage heavy workloads
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Teamwork
- Ability to work independently
- Proactive responsibility
- Bilingual English/French
- Knowledge of German
- Basic knowledge of Welsh
- Experience in School environments
- Experience in Professional environments
Certification
ENHACED DBS Registered on Update Service
Registered with EWC
SAFEGUARDING Certificate (online)
POWERPOINT Certificate (MAD Swansea)
DEMENTIA Certificate (online course with ‘Alison’)
Interests
Travel, Exotic Cuisine, Trekking, Jogging, Cycling, Fitness, Literature GB & Fr, Mental Health, Psychology of Learning / How the Brain Works
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Employability Mentor & ESOL Tutor
Standguide Ltd
2023.05 - 2023.11
SLN Teaching Assistant
Priority Childcare
2023.02 - 2023.03
Private EFL Tutor / Home-help
2019.01 - 2022.01
EFL Coach
2012.01 - 2018.01
Clients’ on-site English-Training Manager/Coach
Westmill International
2000.01 - 2012.01
MSc Teaching English - TEFL
Aston University
1999.01 - 2000.01
On-site English-Training Manager/Coach
Olivetti
1994.01 - 2000.01
On-site English-Training Manager/Coach
General Motors
1993.01 - 1994.01
ESOL Tutor
Swansea University
1992.01 - 1993.01
EFL In-company Trainer
Languacom
1989.01 - 1992.01
BA Modern Languages & Linguistics -
University of East Anglia
1985.01 - 1999.01