English language teacher is looking for a postWhat type of job are you looking for? A teacher of the English language or primary teacher. What nationality are you? Russian. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Russian: mother tongue English: advanced French: upper intermidiate Arabic: beginner What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I would like to work in the Middle East: the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait. I have been working in the UAE for 4 years and I liked it a lot: both experiencewise and moneywise. What countries have you worked in? Russia and the UAE. What countries do you have a visa to work in? None. What field do you currently work in? I am currently unemployed. What fields have you worked in before? Education: government and private schools, Hospitality business (receptionist), Trading company (Sales Executive). What qualifications do you hold? BA Degree in Education. I am a teacher of the English and French languages specialized in Philology. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I think, both are equally important. Describe the benefits of working with others One might learn and get ideas from others as I believe everybody can teach you something. One might help and get helped by others. One head is good, yet two are better. Describe the benefits of working alone One has a chance to concentrate more and there work will be completely yours, it will show one's abilities. What was your worst working experience? When I worked as a receptionist at a hotel in Abu Dhabi my superviser used to humiliate me to the tears in my eyes, and that was the most horrible experience I have ever had. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? To listen to everybody and learn from them and always keep my personal opinion ad attitude to myself. What unique skills do you have? I am extemely creative, can easily find solutions to any problems. I can draw quite well. I am very artistic. I can find my way to kids' hearts very easily. I can work very fast: can concentrate and do a big amout of work in a short period of time. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? A primary, KG or secondary school English language teacher in a private school in the UAE. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting aspect of teaching at school is that we teach, see kids grow, mature and achieve high results which gives us satisfaction and motivates us a lot. Teaching is fun and very exiting. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The most tiresome thing is a lot of correction work which teachers do after school especially in lower grades. How can potential employers contact you? Via e-mail: guzeliyab@rambler.ru Or mobile: 007-917-3418670 |