Years of ESL teaching experience
CIARÁN LEVI MONTGOMERY
ESL Teacher
Cape Town
Summary
Versatile English Teacher (ESL) with a Business degree and highly diverse teaching background. Easily manages both large and small classes using adaptable strategies that appeal to diverse personalities, backgrounds and learning types for students of all levels and ages. Accustomed to both in-person and online instruction environments, allowing for optimal lesson engagement and schedule flexibility. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
6
6
2
2
Years of copy editing experience
3
3
Languages
Skills
7000 Hands-on teaching hours
6 Years as a TESOL Instructor
Problem-solving skills
Group and individual instruction
Organizational ability
Classroom management
Lesson Planning
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
First Aid/CPR
Google Workspace
Flexible and Adaptable
Analytical and Critical Thinking
ESL- English as Second Language
Curriculum Development
Testing and grading
Student engagement
Attention to Detail
Timeline
Copy Editor / Ghost Writer
Footprint Press
03.2022 - Current
English Teacher (ESL)
Midleton School
12.2021 - Current
Private English Teacher (ESL)
LingoTalk
12.2021 - 01.2023
Freelance Copy Editor
CBL Translations
10.2021 - 12.2022
Private English Teacher (ESL)
Cosmopolitan Village
07.2021 - 12.2021
Head English Teacher (ESL)
Kids On Air
11.2020 - 12.2021
English Teacher (ESL)
English For You
03.2018 - 10.2020
English Teacher (ESL)
Prime Language Institute
03.2017 - 02.2018
120-Hour TEFL Certificate -
TEFL Professional Development Institute
10.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Technology - Office Management and Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2015 - 12.2016
Administrative Assistant
Western Cape Blood Service
05.2013 - 02.2017
National Diploma - Office Management And Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2011 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Monument Park High School
01.2005 - 12.2009
Work History
English Teacher (ESL)
Midleton School
12.2021 - Current
- Prepared Spanish, Italian, and French teens for their one-year study abroad experience.
- Taught Chinese elementary school students both in group lessons and in private lessons.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
Copy Editor / Ghost Writer
Footprint Press
03.2022 - Current
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Collaborated with editors and page designers to create polished, attractive product.
- Verified statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Private English Teacher (ESL)
LingoTalk
Cape Town
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Taught conversational English privately to students across the globe using the RedKiwi app.
- Developed online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
Freelance Copy Editor
CBL Translations
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Proofread and edited translated documents to ensure accuracy.
- Ensured that documents use the correct legal terms required.
- Used style guidelines to make accurate changes and comply with ideal structure.
- Followed established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
Private English Teacher (ESL)
Cosmopolitan Village
Tokyo
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught English to students aged 3-50 years old.
- Taught intensive English courses using books or a curriculum, and freestyle English lessons using flashcards and games.
- Incorporated Total Physical Response into lessons for younger students.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
Head English Teacher (ESL)
Kids On Air
Tokyo
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Taught conversational English to children using Reggio Emilia approach.
- Taught classes ranging from 5 to 25 students daily.
- Created and implemented activities to teach students about different countries, religions, and cultures.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Engaged students in English language learning through daily projects centered around cooking, science, engineering, art, games, and sports.
- Facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Created props for school events.
- Maintained ongoing relationships with parents.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Ran and managed a studio and staff.
- Monitored studio inventory and ordering new inventory as needed.
English Teacher (ESL)
English For You
Nagano
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Taught English to 4-75 years old students in classes ranging from 1 to 8 students.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Created online resources to supplement traditional course materials.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Provided feedback and progress reports to improve student performance and establish academic success.
- Participated in employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Created and edited promotional videos for YouTube to boost student engagement.
- Created props for school events.
English Teacher (ESL)
Prime Language Institute
Seongnam-si
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Taught English to 7-15 years old children in classes ranging from 1-15 students.
- Prepared comprehensive individualized English curriculum for each class.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed and implemented monthly tests to evaluate student learning needs.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Assessed student progress monthly and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
Administrative Assistant
Western Cape Blood Service
Cape Town
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
Bachelors of Technology - Office Management and Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2016
National Diploma - Office Management And Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2011 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Monument Park High School
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2009
120-Hour TEFL Certificate -
TEFL Professional Development Institute
10.2016 - 01.2017