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
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Set-up new operations in Swansea
- Delivery of ESOL, CV Writing, Job Applications, Local Community Integration
SLN Teaching Assistant
Priority Childcare
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Induction training to become SLN Teaching Assistant
Private EFL Tutor / Home-help
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Secondary School Support / Adults, Professional & General Needs
- Residential care & duties against accommodation
EFL Coach
01.2012 - 01.2018
- 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
01.2000 - 01.2012
- 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
01.1994 - 01.2000
- 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
01.1993 - 01.1994
- 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
01.1992 - 01.1993
EFL In-company Trainer
Languacom
01.1989 - 01.1992
Education
MSc Teaching English - TEFL
Aston University
01.1999 - 01.2000
BA Modern Languages & Linguistics -
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom 01.1985 - 01.1999
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
05.2023 - 11.2023
SLN Teaching Assistant
Priority Childcare
02.2023 - 03.2023
Private EFL Tutor / Home-help
01.2019 - 01.2022
EFL Coach
01.2012 - 01.2018
Clients’ on-site English-Training Manager/Coach
Westmill International
01.2000 - 01.2012
MSc Teaching English - TEFL
Aston University
01.1999 - 01.2000
On-site English-Training Manager/Coach
Olivetti
01.1994 - 01.2000
On-site English-Training Manager/Coach
General Motors
01.1993 - 01.1994
ESOL Tutor
Swansea University
01.1992 - 01.1993
EFL In-company Trainer
Languacom
01.1989 - 01.1992
BA Modern Languages & Linguistics -
University of East Anglia
01.1985 - 01.1999
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