Sam Murphy

English Language Teacher
Email: samuel.murphy@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: +447452020777

Profile

I am a hard-working, reliable and experienced English Language teacher from the United Kingdom seeking a full-time teaching position. I am a fully qualified school teacher with a bachelor’s degree in English Teaching Studies from the University of Bedfordshire and I am also a certified TEFL and ESL language tutor. As a native English speaker I have extensive teaching experience in Asia and the U.K and I have taught conversational English to large classes ranging from Kindergarten to High School. I have also successfully tutored adult learners both in a large, classroom environment and on a one-to-one basis. My professional experience to date has enabled me to work with a wide range of people from many different countries. I thrive on such versatility and I am proud of my ability to apply myself to a variety of roles.

Work Experience

On Track Education. Wisbech, U.K.
English Teacher / Learning Support Assistant (Ages 12-17) October 2015 – July 2016

• English teaching and one-to-one specialized lessons for students with learning difficulties
• Incident reporting and key working with struggling students
• Liaising with other teaching staff about English curriculum

Shanghai Pacican Academy. Shanghai, China
English Language Teacher (Ages 6-8) September 2013 – July 2014

• Development of classroom management skills and liaising with local teachers about students’ progress
• Lesson planning, gathering of teaching materials and organization of extra-curricular English Language camps

On Track Education. Silsoe, U.K.
English / Computing Teacher (Ages 11-16) June 2012 – July 2013

• English tutoring and one-to-one specialized computer lessons for Microsoft Office
• Incident reporting and key working with struggling students

Anubantrang Primary School. Trang, Thailand
English Language Teacher (Ages 9-11) September 2008 – September 2010

• Development of classroom management skills and liaising with local teachers about curriculum
• Lesson planning and gathering of teaching materials

HIGHER EDUCATION

University of Bedfordshire Bedford, U.K. English Teaching Studies September 2010 – June 2013

• Acquired a comprehensive understanding of English language through theoretical study
• Advanced study of language acquisition and teaching practices
• Developed distinct skills in presentation, communication and academic referencing

SECONDARY EDUCATION

Neale Wade Community College March Town, U.K.
2 A-Level passes September 2004 – June 2006
• A English, Business Studies

Wisbech Grammar School Wisbech, U.K.
9 GCSE passes September 1999 – June 2004
• A* History
• A English, Art, Design and Technology, German
• B Mathematics, English Literature
• C Chemistry, Biology

VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

Ban Ao Nang Primary School Krabi, Thailand
Projects Abroad volunteer August 2008

Prior to my two-year tenure as an English language teacher in southern Thailand between 2008 and 2010 I participated in the Projects Abroad English summer camp. I found the experience so fun and rewarding that I went on to pursue teaching opportunities for several years thereafter.

SKILLS

 Very good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
 Comprehensive understanding of children and education
 Excellent grasp and qualifications in the English language
 I can remain fun and authoritative during classes
 Excellent I.T. understanding and experience with a range of Microsoft programs
 Ability to learn new skills quickly and effectively
 Able to complete tasks efficiently and accurately