Language graduate offering interactive online French lessons in London. (MA Teaching languages)

Liliana's CV

French & English Language graduate, who has recently completed an MA in Teaching Languages. I have teaching experience, which includes tutoring with students. I also completed two placements in Romanian secondary schools during a teacher training course.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2020- NOW Online Tutor (Preply.com)
•Delivered French lessons according to students’ needs, level and individual goals, increased planning and organisation skills.
•Motivated and encouraged learners to be involved using stimulating and creative teaching activities such as role paly, the talk show interview.
•Strengthened cultural awareness and language skills when meeting the needs of specific students, thus, developed my cultural sensitivity, tolerance and patience.
•Liaised with a number of online tutors (via social media) to learn more about teaching techniques and platforms available online.

AUGUST 2018 – FEBRUARY 2019 Private Tutor (French and English Languages), Freelance.

● Planned lessons for learners (10 - 13 years) and motivated them to set new learning objectives and personal goals
● Produced detailed assessment to record learners’ performance
● Maintained continuous contact with parents to inform them about their children's progression
● Used innovative teaching techniques to assist learners become confident and fluent in speaking French and English.
● Ensured a student-centred learning environment where all learners enjoyed a friendly, collaborative and safe atmosphere
● Attending teacher training sessions enabled me to improve my organisational skills and resilience

TEACHER TRAINING PLACEMENTS
NOVEMBER 2018- JANUARY 2019 Al. I. Cuza High School in Galati, Romania (teaching French language).
MARCH 2019-APRIL 2019 Costache Negri High School in Galati, Romania (teaching English language)

● Enhanced organisational skills: designed lesson plans
● Improved my classroom management techniques and teaching strategies.
● Became familiar with the curriculum and the syllabus administration
● Taught vocabulary, grammar and speaking lesson according to students’ levels and interests
● Liaised with a number of online tutors (via social media) to learn more about teaching techniques and platforms available online.


JUNE 2016 - AUGUST 2018 BABBY-SITTER, Self-employed Orhei, Republic of Moldova
● Helped children to learn English vocabulary while creating engaging and innovative educational games.
● Developed excellent knowledge of health, safety and first aid while supervising two boys aged (6 and 7 years)
● Maintained high standards of discipline while promoting good morals and manners
● Problem-solving: successfully resolved a conflict between the boys by encouraging them to talk to each other until they reached an agreement


EDUCATION

2019 - 2020 London Metropolitan University
MA Teaching Languages (English): Overall score 82 points out of 100
Topics Include:
● Understanding the Language Classroom- an investigation into the language classroom, learner and teacher roles. It allowed me to reflect on the implications in developing my own practice as language teacher.
● Language Testing and Assessment- The module encouraged me to evaluate my own language testing and assessment practices more reflectively and to consider the tests that are commonly used more critically.
● Issues in Language Learning- I understood the effects of social and cultural factors in educational traditions and teaching and learning practices,
● Linguistic and Language Teaching- I developed an in-depth understanding of teaching and learning resources which address the language-specific problems encountered by students.

2016 - 2019 Dunarea de Jos University at Galati, Romania
BA French and English Language and Literature: equivalent to the UK first class honours.
Topics include French and English languages, grammar and literature
Overall score 10.00
2016-2019 Teacher Training Courses
Topics include: The psychology of the learner, the classroom management, classroom observations and teaching practice.
Overall score 10.00
2013 - 2016 Ion Luca Caragiale High School, Orhei, Republic of Moldova
Baccalaureate Diploma (equivalent to UK A’ Levels)
Overall score 8.00

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

● IT: Power Point, Microsoft Word (advanced), Microsoft Excel (basic), Google docs (advanced)
● Familiar with Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
● Languages: fluent French, English and Russian, native Romanian

HOBBIES

● Photography: has enhanced my creativity and attention to detail.
● Through playing a team sport (state which one), I have developed excellent team working skills.
● Running/swimming/cycling regularly demonstrates my self- discipline and motivation