Khalil Jefferies
Guangzhou
Summary
Dedicated English teacher and master's graduate (Distinction) passionate about empowering students to exceed expectations through innovative, results-driven teaching. Committed to fostering academic and personal growth, with a belief in education as the key to unlocking potential and success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Huijing Experimental Primary School
Guangzhou
08.2024 - Current
- Lead, plan, and deliver engaging English lessons for the entire Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 year groups, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Design, create, and tailor exam requirements throughout the year, including oral, written, reading, and listening assessments, to effectively measure and track student progress.
- Assess student attainment and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs by building strong rapport and understanding each student’s strengths and areas for growth.
- Foster a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active participation and skill development across all areas of English.
- Serve as the lead foreign teacher in kindergarten demonstration classes, representing the English program and engaging young learners through energetic, age-appropriate lessons.
- Plan and execute the school’s weekly “English Day” initiative every Wednesday, organizing interactive activities that promote English through exercise, games, and creative projects.
- Quickly integrated into the school community, demonstrating adaptability and a strong commitment to understanding and supporting the diverse needs of all students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and refine teaching materials, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education across multiple grade levels.
English and PE teacher
Shenzhen Bay School
Shenzhen
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Planned, developed, and executed tailored lesson plans for Grade 8 oral English and Grade 1 Physical Education, leveraging innovative methods to meet diverse student needs and enhance outcomes.
- Delivered engaging English lessons focused on building fluency and confidence using communicative and task-based approaches.
- Created dynamic multi-sport PE lessons to improve fitness, coordination, and teamwork while fostering enthusiasm for physical activity for the whole Grade 1 year group.
- Led interactive after-school programs for Grade 5, integrating creative activities to develop language skills.
- Adaptable and culturally aware, skilled in inspiring and connecting with students across varying age groups and disciplines.
Regional Area Manager
Kingspan Insulation Ltd
Leeds
05.2022 - 08.2023
Education
MA - Strategic Studies
The University of Hull
09.2022
BA - Politics and International Relations
The University of Hull
09.2021
Skills
- Fast learner
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Communication
- Creativity
- English language
- Organisation
- Microsoft office
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Positivity
- Student assessment
- Fluency building
Accomplishments
- CITES Dais Member at Youth MUN Conference, Guangzhou & Shanghai, 01/01/24 - 02/01/24, Selected to be a CITES Dais Member at the Guangzhou and Shanghai Youth MUN Conference 2024. Educated students on the agenda and evaluated students on their English written, oral and grammatical skills.
- European Peaceline Ambassador, Weimar, Germany, 07/01/21 - Present, An educational trip funded by the German Foreign office. The innovative project of 'Peaceline' combined encounter, reconciliation, and education. Successfully becoming a Peaceline alumni and present day ambassador.
- Youth Athlete - Leeds City Athletics Club, Leeds, UK, 01/01/11 - 01/01/15, Successful Youth Athlete. Ranking 24th in the UK for the Indoor Long Jump in 2013. Selected to represent Leeds City Athletics Club as an international Youth Athlete for the Youth European Athletics championships in 2011 and 2012.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Camping
- Hiking
- Food & Culture
- Football
- Track & Field
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- Chinese (Mandarin), Limited Working Proficiency
Languages
English
First Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
English Teacher
Huijing Experimental Primary School
08.2024 - Current
English and PE teacher
Shenzhen Bay School
08.2023 - 07.2024
Regional Area Manager
Kingspan Insulation Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2023
MA - Strategic Studies
The University of Hull
BA - Politics and International Relations
The University of Hull
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