TEFL experienced teacher availableWhat type of job are you looking for? Teaching English (and other subjects if required) What nationality are you? English What languages do you speak (and at what level)? English French Some Kiswahili What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Kenya - fell in love with the country and its people during 2 previous trips there What countries have you worked in? UK, South Africa, currently Thailand What countries do you have a visa to work in? UK and Thailand What field do you currently work in? Teaching Kindergarten 3 in an English Programme School - English, Maths, Social English, Art and PE What fields have you worked in before? TEFL, administration, marketing and sales What qualifications do you hold? BA Degree in Social Sciences TEFL qualifications A levels Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both have important roles to play. The nature of the employment governs which would be most useful. Describe the benefits of working with others Team input, wider pool of experience to draw from. Describe the benefits of working alone Peaceful concentration without distractions What was your worst working experience? Being made redundant when the company I managed was liquidated due to poor management in the Dutch head office What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Tenacity What unique skills do you have? Teaching through fun activities What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Teaching 7 - 11 year olds in Kenya non city environment What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Developing children's minds What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Marking What would you like to be doing in 5 years time? Still teaching in a school in Africa, experiencing the satisfaction of having made a difference to young peoples' chances of a good career. How can potential employers contact you? via email please initially, due to time difference between Thailand and Kenya. Address is: purrth@yahoo.co.uk |