Luke Raffle

Native-speaking English teacher with extensive experience in Hong Kong and Japan, delivering dynamic and interactive English lessons for students aged 2 to 18. Skilled at developing engaging curriculum materials, creating language-rich environments, and conducting school-wide English activities.

Teaching Resume

• English Teacher

Apr 2026 - Apr 2026 (1 month or less)

Easter Program

• English Teacher

Sep 2025 - Feb 2026 (6 months)

Delivered structured English and phonics lessons to kindergarten and primary-level students using Babington’s English Ladder curriculum and Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics programme. Taught core literacy skills including phonics, blending, decoding, reading comprehension, grammar, sentence structure, speaking, and early writing. Assessed student progress regularly and prepared written progress reports and learning updates for parents, clearly communicating development and next learning targets.

Adapted instruction to support mixed-ability classes while maintaining a positive, well-managed, and engaging classroom environment.

• English Teacher

Jan 2024 - Jun 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Developed and taught interactive lessons; prepared students successfully for secondary entrance interviews (e.g. King's College, Hong Kong). Created thematic worksheets and materials tailored for school age students to enhance grammar, comprehension, and writing. Promoted language-rich environments through interactive activities, storytelling, creative writing, and thematic lessons (science, folklore, and popular culture).

• Physics Technician

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020 (3 months)

Supported GCSE and A-level Physics programmes; managed lab equipment and practical experiments, effectively integrating science with education.

• English Teacher

Apr 2018 - Sep 2018 (6 months)

Conducted engaging English classes for diverse learner groups, including students with special educational needs. Fostered language-rich environments through immersive and interactive learning activities.

• English Teacher

Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 (6 months)

Developed and delivered tailored English lessons for students aged 2 to 16. Maintained strong parent communication and ensured high student engagement.

• English Instructor

Aug 2016 - Jun 2017 (11 months)

Provided personalised English instruction and lesson planning for adults and teenagers.

• English Teacher

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 (3 months)

Composed and prepared materials for classes conducted in various family homes. Customised and delivered lessons to ensure customer satisfaction. Managed classes of students aged 4-9 in a maximum class size of 10, ensuring a tailored and engaging learning environment.

• Laboratory Technician

Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 (10 months)

Part-time role undertaken alongside Foundation Degree in Biosciences at University Centre South Devon. Tasked with preparing and assisting with science experiments and projects for GCSE and A level students, enhancing practical scientific understanding.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) Degree

Finished 2023

• Foundation Degree in Biosciences

Finished 2014

Licences & certifications

• 180 Hour Master Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Finished 2017