English Language and Literature graduate with 120 hours tefl certification offering English Language lessons online.

Yasemin's CV

Personal Profile
Having recently completed my English Language and Literature degree at University with a 2:1, I am eager to accept a graduate online teaching position to begin my career in English teaching. I have also recently completed a 120 hour ‘TEFL’ qualification to aid my aspired career in ESL teaching. In the 2021-2022 academic year I plan on completing a MA in Applied Linguistics, more specifically with a second language acquisition and English teaching focus. This will make me even better equipped for a career in the education sector. I am a patient, optimistic, reliable and friendly person who can adapt to different tasks, which will help whilst assisting the development of teaching strategies with my fellow teachers and whilst working with pupils on their own or in groups. Furthermore, the students in question will be aided with their progression as I am helpful and resourceful person; I am a strong believer in positive reinforcement and encouraging feedback. I would seek to bring the students together in group-work based activities to be able to improve their confidence with larger numbers of people, as I feel working alongside each other is a good way of self-improvement, especially since I found that during my university experience, the seminar based discussion was both fruitful and engaging. Throughout my experience of leading others and being taught, I have found that interactive, peer-focused approaches encourage idea sharing and promote an open learning environment for all.

Work Experience & Volunteering
• Throughout my 3 years of undergraduate study (2017-2020) I have been voted the student representative for my English Language and Literature cohort. This meant that any complaints or suggestions regarding the course were brought to me, which I then forwarded to the course leaders during the formal meetings held throughout the academic year. My role gave other students a voice and sought to improve the learning and teaching environment. Being course representative required a great deal of responsibility and leadership alongside my studies, which I will be able to relay onto any team leading and multi-tasking challenges I will face in the future.
• Additionally, between the years of 2014-2016, I spent at Loughborough College studying my A-Levels, I was a student mentor for younger pupils who came to view the college and/or wanted information on different A-level courses. During this voluntary work, the times in which I was needed were very unpredictable, which has unquestionably formed me into being a very flexible person. Whilst showing new students around, I was left independently with the visitors solving issues and queries they had alone. In a working environment, I understand that I will have to be independent whilst helping students and whilst talking to parents.
• In 2015, I volunteered at Leicester Libraries for 'The 6 Book Challenge', with the aim of encouraging children of less fortunate backgrounds between the ages of 5-13, to read as many books over the summer as possible. Whilst volunteering in different libraries, many of the children read their chosen book to me and I was able to assist them when they found the task difficult. Meeting and working with new people and young children has moulded me into being a very patient and understanding worker with a wider understanding of different reading levels amongst children of all different ages. This opportunity also opened up and furthered my understanding of different cultures and beliefs; since London is such a multicultural city, I feel this knowledge is necessary.

• In 2014, Loughborough College invited international students from different countries in favour of them completing the IELTS examination and to sharpen their English language skills. Being bilingual myself and having an interest in second-language acquisition, I mostly worked with students who had arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The I-BUDZ program was organised for non-native students, by asking natives to interact with them, automatically furthering their ability to have a conversation in English. Befriending and helping international students has placed me in a position of being able to assist others, which is a crucial skill to be able to help others in the classroom.

I believe that I would be capable of fulfilling the job roles required to work within the education sector as a graduate tutor and I hope that you / your institution agrees.

Recent Education and Academic Qualifications
• English Language and Literature BA Hons:
- Attained a 2:1.
(Graduation Date: 19th June 2020).
• 120 hours TEFL Qualified.
• A Level Sociology- GRADE B/ August 2016
• A Level English Language- GRADE B August 2016
• A Level English Literature- GRADE C August 2016