Mark Gray
English Teacher
Chengdu,Sichuan
Summary
I am currently working in Chengdu as an English teacher which is giving me experience living in a different culture and enhancing my public speaking skills and awareness of other cultures and environments. Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Golden Apple Education
Chengdu
08.2020 - Current
- I am currently working as an, , where my responsibilities include teaching children from ages 2-6 years old
- I’m also responsible for designing activities and events within my school, communicating with parents and dealing with any concerns they may have
- As an experienced teacher at the company, I’m also required to give training and mentor new teachers that have started at the company.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
ESL Teacher
First Leap
Beijing
09.2019 - 08.2020
- I worked as an English Teacher at a School called First Leap Beijing
- I am teaching kids aged from aged 3 to 12 years old
- I also hold the position of center mentor where I am tasked with helping new teachers settle into their environment, observing their classes and helping them with anything to do with teaching and settling into life in China
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Coached students on English pronunciation and intonation for eloquent conversation.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
Core Banking Advisor
Tesco Bank
Glasgow
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Analyzed potential risks and evaluated loan products to identify suitable options for customers.
- Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
- Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
- Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, resulting in increase in annual sales.
Bookseller
John Smiths Bookshop, Bookseller
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Running the online department of the store
- Emailing customers with queries on certain books
- Basic admin duties, ordering books in to store and invoicing business customers
- Basic finance duties such as credit debit matching
Sales Advisor
River Island
03.2017 - 07.2017
- One to one sales with customers to ensure their needs are met with great customer care
- Conducting fitting room consultation and closing sales
- Delivering an exceptional cashier service through excellent customer servicing and working efficiently under pressure
- Working to achieve daily sales targets
- Interesting customers in current promotions
Customer service advisor
Doddle Parcel Services, City Centre
Glasgow
11.2014 - 12.2016
- With customers to ensure their needs are met with great customer care
- Delivering an exceptional cashier service through excellent customer servicing and working efficiently under pressure
- Working to achieve daily sales targets
- Interesting customers in current promotions
- Complete cashing up activities and closing of store at end of day
Sales Assistant
Cumbernauld Shopping Centre, Next Retail
07.2012 - 11.2014
- Serving customers on shop floor with great customer care and service in a busy environment
- Offering customers add-on products
- Performing stock take
- Working to achieve daily and weekly targets
- Taking control of stockrooms
Crew member
McDonalds Restaurant
Cumbernauld
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Working in a fast paced environment
- Providing great customer care and service at all times
- Working as part of a team to achieve targets
Education
BA - International Business
Glasgow Caledonian University
2017
HND - Business
City of Glasgow College
June 2015
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
English Teacher
Golden Apple Education
08.2020 - Current
ESL Teacher
First Leap
09.2019 - 08.2020
Core Banking Advisor
Tesco Bank
04.2019 - 08.2019
Bookseller
John Smiths Bookshop, Bookseller
04.2018 - 04.2019
Sales Advisor
River Island
03.2017 - 07.2017
Customer service advisor
Doddle Parcel Services, City Centre
11.2014 - 12.2016
Sales Assistant
Cumbernauld Shopping Centre, Next Retail
07.2012 - 11.2014
Crew member
McDonalds Restaurant
10.2011 - 07.2012
BA - International Business
Glasgow Caledonian University
HND - Business
City of Glasgow College
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