Experienced ESL Teacher/Lecturer
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I am currently a self-employed TEFL teacher in Malaysia. Previously, I worked as an ESL teacher in China for a total of 6 years and taught in various institutions in Malaysia. In addition, I had experience in the field of customer service (i.e. served as a cabin crew in Emirates Airlines). I am also a holder of master's degrees in linguistics from the University of Glasgow and University of Malaya.
I am presentable, interpersonally and inter-culturally competent, having lived in the US, UAE, Malaysia and the UK. I am also optimistic and passionate about yoga, teaching, travelling, languages, people and diversity.
11/2018–PresentEnglish teacherSelf-employed, Klang (Malaysia) - Conducting English language classes to students, mainly university students/adults, focusing on speaking and conversational skills.09/2015–07/2018
09/2014 –07/2015
English teacher and team leaderAoxin International School, Zhengzhou (China) - Teaching students of Year 1 and 2 the English Language.
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
09/2007–08/2010Assistant lecturerHKU Global College, Suzhou (China) - Teaching post-secondary students the English language and Public Relations.
05/2002–09/2003Flight AttendantEmirates Airlines, Dubai (United Arab Emirates) - Ensuring passengers' safety and comfort onboard.
24/09/2011–06/04/2014MPhil in English Language University of Glasgow, Glasgow (United Kingdom) Thesis topic: A linguistic research on the role of the use of verbs in portraying 'heroism' in Harry Potter.11/07/2005–24/04/2007Master of English as a Second Language University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) General areas studied: General linguistics, Applied Linguistics, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Varieties of English, Second Language Acquisition, Research Methodology
Dissertation topic: A Systemic Functional Grammar investigation of the children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
08/02/1998–14/10/2001Bachelor of Communication Monash University, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Main areas of studies: 1) Writing and Journalism 2) Global Affairs 3) Public Relations
