SIAN LEAVES
Birmingham
Summary
A dedicated and passionate teacher with over five years experience in multiple countries. Adaptable and relational, I use various teaching methods to quickly put students at ease and create an effective learning environment that meets their needs. Culturally sensitive having lived in very different countries and in very different contexts. Effective communicator managing the expectations of students, parents and the needs of the school.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Community Outreach Worker
Azadi Trust
Birmingham
2025.01 - Current
- Teaching ladies ESOL and literacy
- Creating and marking assessments, recording student’s progress
- Developing curriculum and managing student intake
- Safeguarding
- Administrative and maintenance duties
- Provided referral assistance, ensuring seamless access to necessary support services.
Online English Tutor
ITALKI
2020.01 - Current
- Planning and conducting tailormade lessons
- Conducting needs based assessments
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Boosted learners' confidence in communicating in English by creating a supportive online environment.
- Engaged learners of all ages using interactive activities, resulting in increased enthusiasm for language learning.
English Teacher
ELCO – Operation Mobilisation - UK
Birmingham, UK
2024.08 - 2024.12
- Developing curriculum
- Developing and delivering language graded seminars for students
- Providing student support and tutorials
- administrative and financial duties
- Increased cultural awareness by integrating diverse materials into the syllabus.
English Teacher
JEDI Language School - Kyrgyzstan
2021.01 - 2024.01
- Taught wide range of levels and ages and specialised courses
- Lead and organised conversation clubs
- Conducted training
- Record keeping e.g. attendance, grades and payment
- Further teaching experience in other countries
Education
Diploma in Intercultural Studies -
Centre for Intercultural Studies
Netherlands 2014.01 - 2016.01
BA - Languages – French and Spanish
University of Portsmouth
CELTA -
International House
BudapestSkills
- Mentoring
- Fundraising
- Creativity
- Good cross-cultural Communicator
- Patience
- Organisation
- Experienced in motivating students to reach their potential
- Experienced working with teens
- Flexibility
- Able to learn new skills quickly
- Good at getting shy students to feel comfortable and practicing speaking
- Grants writing
- Fluency in multiple languages
Certification
First Aid,
Safeguarding training for vulnerable adults and children
DBS holder (on update service)
Autism Awareness training
Timeline
Community Outreach Worker
Azadi Trust
2025.01 - Current
English Teacher
ELCO – Operation Mobilisation - UK
2024.08 - 2024.12
English Teacher
JEDI Language School - Kyrgyzstan
2021.01 - 2024.01
Online English Tutor
ITALKI
2020.01 - Current
Diploma in Intercultural Studies -
Centre for Intercultural Studies
2014.01 - 2016.01
BA - Languages – French and Spanish
University of Portsmouth
CELTA -
International House