SHELLEY MICHAELS
Lennoxtown, Glasgow
Summary
Driven Teacher. Successful at raising student grades in all subjects. Adaptable, resourceful and hardworking professional with excellent time management and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Online Law Tutor
Self-employed
2024.01 - Current
- Successfully tutored a student in A-level law (AQA exam board)
- Linked tuition lessons with what she was covering in school.
- Covered human rights especially using case law to interpret Art 2.
- Discussed the rules and theory of Human Rights and the protection of Rights and Freedoms.
- Gave her a grounding in the Human rights Act.
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build on strengths.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Updated records and progress reporting to enhance accountability.
Online Leadership Tutor
Etonx
2015.10 - 2016.01
- Online education company founded by Eton College
- Taught online lessons on leadership skills to Chinese students to help them thrive in higher education
- The sessions were part of a blended course to give students the opportunity to experience face to face and online learning.
Teacher
Queenswood School
2015.09 - 2019.04
- British independent day and boarding school for girls
- Taught General English, Academic English and British Cultural references in one-to-one and group lessons
- Student nationalities included: Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Thai
- Planned bespoke and interesting lessons to meet the needs of individual pupils
- Set targets for pupils and monitored their progress
- Wrote termly progress reports to parents.
Teacher
The Stay Club Academy
2015.07 - 2016.01
- British Council accredited English language school
- Taught pre-intermediate General English and London Culture to mixed nationality groups, which consisted of students aged 13-17
- Successfully planned lessons at a level appropriate for the students.
Teacher
The Rose of York
2015.07
- British Council accredited English language school
- Taught adult classes Business and General English
- Students were from various countries, including Japan, Brazil and Spain
- Oxford International - British English Olympics (BEO) Judge
British English Olympics (BEO) Judge
Oxford International
2015.03 - 2015.04
- The British English Olympics is a competition set up for international secondary school students, aged 12 -16 years.
- Successfully judged academic events ensuring that professional and fair standards were maintained throughout the competition. Academic events included: debates, presentations and performances.
- Delivered 9 hours of workshops on presentation and debating skills and British culture.
- Supervised non-teaching activities, e.g. an Easter egg hunt.
Paralegal
HMRC
2013.08
- Tax and Duties Litigation
- Conducted legal research on various UK/EU tax issues
- Reviewed papers and drafted correspondence to clients, opponents and courts.
Voiceover Artist /Audio Book Narrator
2012.09 - Current
- Currently narrate audio books and e-learning courses for corporate clients and ESOL learners.
Paralegal
British Telecommunications
2012.08
- Litigation
- Prepared tribunal bundles and advised on evidence and disclosure
- Drafted correspondence and proof-read documents, including ET3s and witness statements.
Law Graduate - Visiting Tutor
University of Bedfordshire
Luton
2008.10 - 2009.01
- Taught Land Law and Legal Study Skills to groups of 5 -10 students at undergraduate level.
Education
LPC - Law
University of Law
2017.09 - 2019.07
CELTA - EFL
London South East Colleges
2014.08 - 2014.12
Barrister Training Course - Law
University of Law
2007.09 - 2008.07
LLB Law Degree - Law
Brunel University
2004.09 - 2007.07
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Student-centred learning
- Exam preparation
- Patience
- Communication skills
- Empathy
Languages
Japanese
Beginner
Timeline
Online Law Tutor
Self-employed
2024.01 - Current
LPC - Law
University of Law
2017.09 - 2019.07
Online Leadership Tutor
Etonx
2015.10 - 2016.01
Teacher
Queenswood School
2015.09 - 2019.04
Teacher
The Stay Club Academy
2015.07 - 2016.01
Teacher
The Rose of York
2015.07
British English Olympics (BEO) Judge
Oxford International
2015.03 - 2015.04
CELTA - EFL
London South East Colleges
2014.08 - 2014.12
Paralegal
HMRC
2013.08
Voiceover Artist /Audio Book Narrator
2012.09 - Current
Paralegal
British Telecommunications
2012.08
Law Graduate - Visiting Tutor
University of Bedfordshire
2008.10 - 2009.01
Barrister Training Course - Law
University of Law
2007.09 - 2008.07
LLB Law Degree - Law
Brunel University
2004.09 - 2007.07