Samuel Elkin
Summary
Educational professional specialising in guiding undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as business professionals, in achieving educational goals. Expertise in enhancing research, report writing, and presentation skills, leading to improved academic performance. Proven adaptability in teaching pedagogies and materials to accommodate diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Study Skills Lecturer
GBS
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepare, deliver and assess lecturers on the foundation-level Heath and Social Care course
- Regularly attend meetings, hit KPIs, attend online and face-to-face training sessions and regularly update administrative tasks on: Moodle, Jira, Timetabler, Microsoft Suite and Turnitin
English Language and Academic Skills Tutor
The Hebrew University
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Create and deliver EAP materials based on all four skills
- Use of Moodle for uploading content, assignments, and timed tests
- Preparing classes for different subject areas and to cater for students from diverse backgrounds
English Pre-sessional Tutor
University of Creative Arts
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Online teaching using Zoom, Teams and Blackboard
- Regular tutorials with students to assess learning and to offer pastoral support
Language and Academic Skills Tutor
Tel Aviv University
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Tutoring undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Academic writing and skills workshops incl. PHD writing structure, content and style
- Maintaining records of students’ progress, classes taught, and subjects covered
English Language Tutor
Bezalel School of Arts
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Teaching English language and academic skills through Art History
- Preparing engaging lessons to cater for students from different artistic backgrounds
Pre-sessional University Tutor
University of Sheffield
06.2013 - 09.2021
- Responsible for 15 students’ presentations, academic essays, and seminar practice
- Online teaching using Blackboard Collaborate
A-level Spanish Teacher
Manchester Tutors
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Created entire A-level Spanish AQA new-spec syllabus to be delivered online
- 4+ hours teaching per week per student, I create and conduct the tests
EAP English Teacher & Materials Developer
MC Academy Manchester
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Created and delivered an entire pre-sessional course collaborating with 4 top UK universities
- Created and delivered an EU-funded flipped learning course
- Designed a syllabus and teaching materials for an international summer school
English Tutor
International Criminal Court (ICC)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Creating and delivering lessons for the UN English exam
- Creating materials suitable for international legal practitioners
- Maintaining high levels of confidentiality and security on and off site at the ICC.
Materials Developer & English Teacher
British Council
01.2014 - 12.2014
Academic English Course Developer
LPU University
10.2012 - 06.2013
Education
Dip-TESOL - English as a Foreign Language
Oxford International
02.2026
PGCE & QTS status - Modern Foreign Languages
Liverpool Hope University
01.2018
MA - Cultural and Visual Anthropology
University of Leiden
01.2017
CELTA - English Teaching for Adults
International House, London
01.2011
BA (Hons) - Latin American and Hispanic Studies
University of Liverpool
01.2010
Skills
- Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
- Video editing and production
- Web design and development
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Learning management systems
- Collaboration tools
- Online communication platforms
- Lecture planning
- Classroom management
- Curriculum development
- Academic writing
- Communication skills
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Critical thinking skills
- Exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL)
- Public speaking
- Project Management
Custom Section
Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Premier Pro CS6, Movavi, WIX, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, i-Spring Suite, Canva, Moodle, Blackboard, Google Class, Edmodo, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.jerusalemenglish.com/
References
- Mrs Bridget Scvarcz, Head of English Language, Hebrew U, bridget.schvarcz@hebrewuniversity.ac.il
- Mr Nick Kiley, Head of Development, MC Academy, nick@mcacademy.co.uk
- Paul O’Gara, Academic Director, University of Sheffield, P.OGara@sheffield.ac.uk
Languages
English
First Language
Spanish
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Advanced HE Fellowship (in progress)
- NYAS advocacy for young people
Interests
- guitar
- languages
- literature
- travel
Timeline
Study Skills Lecturer
GBS
02.2025 - 09.2025
English Pre-sessional Tutor
University of Creative Arts
06.2024 - 07.2024
English Language and Academic Skills Tutor
The Hebrew University
01.2022 - 09.2024
Language and Academic Skills Tutor
Tel Aviv University
01.2022 - 06.2023
English Language Tutor
Bezalel School of Arts
01.2022 - 06.2022
A-level Spanish Teacher
Manchester Tutors
09.2020 - 06.2021
EAP English Teacher & Materials Developer
MC Academy Manchester
12.2018 - 06.2020
English Tutor
International Criminal Court (ICC)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Materials Developer & English Teacher
British Council
01.2014 - 12.2014
Pre-sessional University Tutor
University of Sheffield
06.2013 - 09.2021
Academic English Course Developer
LPU University
10.2012 - 06.2013
Dip-TESOL - English as a Foreign Language
Oxford International
PGCE & QTS status - Modern Foreign Languages
Liverpool Hope University
MA - Cultural and Visual Anthropology
University of Leiden
CELTA - English Teaching for Adults
International House, London
BA (Hons) - Latin American and Hispanic Studies
University of Liverpool