Emmanuel Redublo Balbuena Jr.
International Teacher
Hefei,Anhui
Summary
Experienced Teacher with over 14 years of experience in teaching English as Second Language. Considered hardworking, punctual and driven. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges at working environment.
An enthusiastic teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tasks assigned and training in related skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel personally and professionally.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior International Teacher
Education First (EF-Hefei)
Hefei, Anhui
06.2017 - Current
- Taught English to students from 3 to 14 years of age.
- Provided oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
- Created projects for the center and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time to all department heads and staff.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Organized team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Resolved academic related issues both teachers and service staff.
- Participated on quality HUB trainings on a monthly basis to improve teaching quality and to learn new course related information.
- Held weekly meetings and academic trainings to ensure excellent teaching quality and productivity.
- Organized in-school and out of school activities on monthly basis.
- Worked closely with the Director of Studies, PA Manager and Center Manager to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete tasks and local school projects.
- Collaborated with all the teachers from other centers to produce a collection of audio-video activities that are helpful to teachers development and classroom effectiveness.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Interviewed and evaluated new teaching applicants.
- Mentored and guided new foreign and local staffs during on-boarding and probation period.
- Observed teachers classes and gave timely feedback.
- Joined trainings related to teaching both face-to-face and virtually.
- Taken examinations to improve teaching skills and knowledge (i.e. Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)- Young Learners, Module 2, 3 and CLIL)
- Checked and ensured all standards have been applied on teachers lesson plans and other teaching materials.
- Worked as acting Director of Studies and tackled all related issues and admin functions of the DoS including schedules, regular managers meetings and trainings of academic staff.
Acting Director of Studies
Education First (EF-Hefei）
Hefei, Anhui
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Tackled all related issues and admin functions of the DoS including schedules, regular managers meetings, trainings of academic staff, evaluating solutions on issues of staff and decision-making.
- Observed teachers classes monthly and gave timely feedback.
- Organized trainings and activities that were helpful to teachers and to expand knowledge and skills.
- Checked and ensured all standards have been applied on their lessons.
- Interviewed and evaluated new teaching applicants.
- Held weekly meetings and academic trainings to ensure excellent teaching quality and productivity.
- Resolved academic related issues both teachers and service staff.
Senior Foreign Teacher
Bluniverse Foreign Language School
Hefei, Anhui
05.2009 - 06.2017
- Taught spoken English to students from 3 to 16 years of age.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Held monthly meetings and academic trainings with all foreign staff.
- Organized a week long Summer and Winter Camps during holidays.
- Visited different school branches to check quality of teaching and teachers productivity.
- Provided support with local teaching staff to improve teaching skills.
- Observed classes and evaluated teachers performance monthly.
Foreign Language Teacher
TDM Language College (JUREN)
Wuhan, Hubei
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Taught spoken English to students ageing 3 to 10 years old and spoken and written English to adults students.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
English Tutor
Phil-Korean Agency
Iloilo, Iloilo, Philippines
04.2006 - 04.2007
- Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
- Designed engaging lessons, using art and visual aids to enhance learning process.
- Organized group tutoring sessions to help students struggling in particular language areas.
- Assessed student needs and created appropriate lesson plans.
- Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Central Philippine University
Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines 06.2001 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Education And Teaching
Central Philippine University
Jaro, Iloilo City, Philippines 06.2002 - 03.2004
Skills
Teacher Support
Teacher collaboration
Problem-Solving and Decision Making
Communicating with students
Imaginative thinking
Imaginative thinking
Patience
Time management
Critical Thinking
Organization
Certification
Senior International Teacher, Education First - October 2019-present
Timeline
Acting Director of Studies
Education First (EF-Hefei）
02.2020 - 08.2021
Senior International Teacher, Education First - October 2019-present
10-2019
Senior International Teacher
Education First (EF-Hefei)
06.2017 - Current
International Teacher - Education First - July 2017-September 2019
06-2017
Senior Foreign Teacher - Bluniverse School - June 2009-June 2017
06-2009
Senior Foreign Teacher
Bluniverse Foreign Language School
05.2009 - 06.2017
Foreign Language Teacher
TDM Language College (JUREN)
06.2007 - 05.2009
Foreign Teacher - TDM College - June 2007-May 2009
06-2007
English Tutor
Phil-Korean Agency
04.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Education And Teaching
Central Philippine University
06.2002 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Central Philippine University
06.2001 - 03.2004