Vera Calitun
Eastbourne,East Sussex
Summary
ESOL/EFL Teacher with 20+ years of experience in secondary and adult education. Holds a TEFL (Level 3) Certificate and a Master's degree in English and French. Specializes in enhancing speaking confidence and practical English skills for adult learners through both in-person and online instruction. Multilingual and dedicated to student-centered teaching approaches.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Alfa hotels
Eastbourne, East Sussex
01.2024 - Current
- Operated effectively under pressure during peak dining hours, ensuring composure and consistently delivering high-quality service
- Assisted head chefs with menu creation, exercising creativity and forward-planning skills.
- Performed opening mise-en-place duties, maintaining professionalism of restaurant.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques, kitchen equipment use, and safety procedures.
- Adhered to all regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Online English Tutor
Freelance/online
02.2022 - Current
- Conducting online English lessons for adult learners (A2, B1).
- Emphasising speaking confidence, daily communication, and professional English.
- Organising and executing lessons via Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Utilising digital resources and distributing documents to enhance learning.
- Tailoring lessons to individual learner requirements and objectives.
Kitchen Assistant
Kestrel Grove Nursing Home
Bushey Heath
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Collaborated efficiently within a fast-paced, multicultural team.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues and residents.
- Adhered to strict health, safety, and safeguarding protocols.
Volunteer ESOL teacher
Language centre
London
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Delivered English lessons to non-native speakers.
- Planned engaging lessons tailored to different level groups.
- focused on speaking, vocabulary, and everyday communication.
- Supported learners' confidence and participation in class
Deputy Head Teacher @Teacher of English and French
Secondary school
Myrtiuky, Ukraine
09.1999 - 10.2019
- Instructed secondary-level students in English and French, enhancing language proficiency.
- Designed lesson plans and assessed student progress to ensure effective learning.
- Supported curriculum development initiatives and facilitated staff coordination efforts.
- Cultivated strong classroom management and leadership skills in learning environments.
- Performed lesson observations to measure teaching performance and provide constructive feedback
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Business skills at the workplace
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
London, ENG2024
TEFL Certificate level 3 - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The TEFL Academy
London, ENG2022
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (City@Guilds) - English for life in the UK
Havering Adult College
London, ENG2021
Master's degree in English@French language and Lit - Teaching English and French as Second Languages
Pedagogical University
Drohobych, Ukraine1999
Skills
- ESOL/EFL teaching
- Speaking@confidence building lessons
- Communicative learner-centred approach
- Cross-cultural communication
- Online teaching and digital skills
Languages
Ukrainian
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Russian
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Polish
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Commis Chef
Alfa hotels
01.2024 - Current
Online English Tutor
Freelance/online
02.2022 - Current
Kitchen Assistant
Kestrel Grove Nursing Home
02.2020 - 06.2024
Volunteer ESOL teacher
Language centre
11.2019 - 03.2020
Deputy Head Teacher @Teacher of English and French
Secondary school
09.1999 - 10.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Business skills at the workplace
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
TEFL Certificate level 3 - Teaching English as a Foreign Language
The TEFL Academy
Level 2 ESOL Skills for Life (City@Guilds) - English for life in the UK
Havering Adult College
Master's degree in English@French language and Lit - Teaching English and French as Second Languages
Pedagogical University