Ivan Stewart

An experienced Trinity CertTESOL English teacher with over 20 years of experience fostering language acquisition from beginner to advanced levels across Thailand, Indonesia, Spain, and London. My engaging curriculum consistently receives positive feedback from peers, learners, and parents. Additionally, I am an approachable, committed team member who takes active responsibility and complete accountability for all the learners under my care.

Enhanced DBS Child Workforce Certificate registered on the DBS Update Service (Status: Current)

English Teacher at OXFORD INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION GROUP (2026-07 – 2026-08)

• Delivered B1/C1 English tutoring (B2/C1, 12-17yo), improving conversational skills.
• Created interactive lessons and adapted teaching to boost satisfaction.
• Grouped students accurately via placement tests.
• Maintained records, graded work and wrote progress reports.
• Safeguarded students, following Oxford International's Policy.

English Teacher/Activity Leader at ST GILES INTERNATIONAL (2025-06 – 2025-07)

• Tutored teens (B1/C1, 12-17yo) in conversational English, boosting skills.
• Designed engaging lessons, improving satisfaction with flexible methods.
• Conducted placement tests to group students accurately.
• Managed registers, grading and progress/exit reports.
• Led activities and excursions to enrich experience.
• Prioritised student welfare via St Giles Central's Safeguarding Policy.

English Teacher/Activity Leader at HI-LONDON ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL (2024-01 – 2025-04)

• Designed engaging lessons driving active learner participation.
• Led on-site activities and off-site excursions to boost student experience.
• Taught conversational English to teens (12-17) and adult groups, improving proficiency.
• Enhanced learner satisfaction via adaptable teaching.
• Safeguarded learners, following Hi-London's 3Rs: "Recognise, Respond, Report".

English Language Teacher at FIAC IDIOMES SABADELL CENTRE (2014-09 – 2023-10)

• Taught General English to adults & teens (11-17); prepared 15+yo for Cambridge exams.
• Guaranteed exam understanding; students achieved 93-98% pass rates in B2/C1 exams via extra classes.
• Ran teacher workshops on B2/C1 Cambridge oral exam prep.
• Planned lessons, graded work, evaluated progress, and met admin requirements (Spanish legal).
• Prioritised and safeguarded learner welfare at all times.

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent – NESCOT Distance Training (2026-04 – 2026-04)

Level 3 Award in Education and Training – The Westminster Adult Education Services (2025-03 – 2025-03)

Teacher Training in Cambridge Oral Exam Preparation for B2 and C1 – FIAC IDIOMES (2014-01 – 2023-12)

Cambridge Oral Examiner Qualification in KET, PET, FCE and CAE – Cambridge International education / Mentari Assessment (2011-07 – 2011-07)

Trinity College London TESOL English Teaching Certificate in English Teaching – Golders Green Teacher Training College (2003-10 – 2003-10)