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Thomas Cavilla

Thomas Cavilla

Liverpool,Merseyside

Summary

Highly motivated teacher committed to supporting students with their language goals. I possess a strong command of the English language, aided by my past career in journalism, and am confident teaching individuals of all ages and abilities. I am currently working towards completing my CELTA, which I hope to have secured in July.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

English Teacher

Bayswater
Liverpool
06.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged class participation and critical thinking through interactive assignments.
  • Increased cultural awareness by integrating diverse texts into the syllabus.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance, supporting administrative tasks.
  • Upheld high standards of behaviour within the classroom maintaining an optimal learning environment.

Senior Sport Central Audience Writer

Reach PLC
Liverpool
08.2021 - 10.2024

· Generating original stories and running live blogs for multiple regional outlets including The Liverpool Echo & Manchester Evening News.

· Maximising traffic opportunities by responding to breaking news and trending topics with quick, accurate and well-written copy.

· Interviewing ex-Liverpool striker John Aldridge for his weekly column.

· Responsible for a weekly column in print named ‘The Jury.’

· Achieved senior reporter status after passing internal exams in November 2022.

Freelance Writer

Reach PLC
01.2021 - 08.2021

· Producing online sport stories for the Daily Mail, Daily Express, Daily Star, Liverpool Echo and Manchester Evening News.

· Utilising a CMS to upload and edit articles.

Freelance Writer

Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool
06.2020 - 07.2020

· Invited to join Liverpool FC by Director of Editorial Content, James Carroll, forming additional content to support the club’s title-winning coverage.

· Articles included: ‘View from the opposition’ features, match reports and interactive quizzes.

· Completed a separate placement in May 2018, which included working the 2018 Champions League final, in the club’s city centre office.

Tranmere Rovers Correspondent

Liverpool Echo
Liverpool
08.2018 - 06.2020

· Exclusive interviews secured with Tranmere Rovers’ owners Mark and Nicola Palios, providing supporters with material they crave most.

· Relationships successfully maintained with players and the club media department, resulting in unrivalled access for player interviews and embargoed news.

· Effective time-management skills deployed to report on the club without any assistance, including covering a play-off final at Wembley.

Education

TEFL
01.2024 - 05.2024

NCTJ Diploma in Journalism -

City of Liverpool College
Liverpool
09.2016 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Applied Business, English Literature and Language, Geography

Pershore High School
Worcestershire
09.2014 - 06.2016

GCSEs -

Pershore High School
Worcestershire
05.2014 - 07.2014

Skills

  • B2 Spanish level
  • Clear communicator
  • Team player
  • Experience in working under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Effective problem solver
  • Experienced user of Microsoft programmes, such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office
  • MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) qualified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English Teacher

Bayswater
06.2024 - Current

TEFL
01.2024 - 05.2024

Senior Sport Central Audience Writer

Reach PLC
08.2021 - 10.2024

Freelance Writer

Reach PLC
01.2021 - 08.2021

Freelance Writer

Liverpool Football Club
06.2020 - 07.2020

Tranmere Rovers Correspondent

Liverpool Echo
08.2018 - 06.2020

NCTJ Diploma in Journalism -

City of Liverpool College
09.2016 - 07.2017

A-Levels - Applied Business, English Literature and Language, Geography

Pershore High School
09.2014 - 06.2016

GCSEs -

Pershore High School
05.2014 - 07.2014
Thomas Cavilla