Sophie Johnston, Online ESL Teacher/Tutor (TEFL certified)

About

A First-Class Honours graduate in Criminal Justice and Criminology (BA) gained jointly in UK and USA Universities. Certified to teach English as a foreign/second language. I am an enthusiastic, hardworking and ambitious 'with good attention to detail and communicative skills. I am proactive at work and able to complete a multitude of tasks efficiently, while not compromising quality. I take pride in an ability to build successful working relationships among students and colleagues, with a friendly, caring and positive attitude, and I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in my teaching career.

Experience

The Overseas Teacher

Feb 2021 – Present

Online

Online English/ESL Teacher

Teaching 45 minute speaking-based lessons to Chinese students aged between 5 - 9 years old using First Leap's courseware based on the Cambridge 'Starlight' curriculum. I have undergone company training and teach using an online platform in order to produce a creative, fun and interactive atmosphere for the students to learn. Regular use of TPR, high levels of STT and interactivity in order to consolidate the learning of English through speaking, reading and listening activities.

Self Employed

May 2020 – Present

Online/Remote

English Tutor

Tutoring a Mexican graduate in conversational/business English, improving fluency, vocabulary range and overall speaking comfortability.

Education

The TEFL Academy

Jan 2021 – May 2021

Level 5 TEFL Certification (168hrs), TEFL Teaching

University of Hertfordshire, UK

Sep 2016 – Jul 2020

Criminal Justice and Criminology with a Year Abroad (USA), Criminology and Law

Sophie Johnston

Online ESL Teacher/Tutor (TEFL certified)

Skills

Languages