Daniel Greenland
About Me
Introduction:
I am a native English speaker and a UK citizen. I am TEFL qualified, with a distinction, and I am CELTA qualified. I have 5 years of practical experience of teaching English in Spain, Mexico and Costa Rica.
I have a real desire to help others improve their skills and career opportunities by teaching English. I look forward to creating exciting and engaging lessons to motivate my students and help them to learn effectively. I enjoy experiencing new cultures and meeting people from all around the world.
Education
Anglo-Continental
CELTA
December 2020
The TEFL Academy
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
February 2015
Farnborough 6th Form College
Advanced level : Maths, Physics, Sociology
July 1992
Experiences
English Teacher
Culturalia, Chiapas,Mexico
August 2018 to June 2019
Lesson planning, preparation and teaching to English learners aged 12 to adults at CEFR levels B1 to C1
Preparation for Cambridge exams
English Teacher
Komalingua (Spain)
September 2017 to June 2018
Lesson planning, preparation and teaching to English learners aged 14 to adults at CEFR levels B1 to C2
Preparation for Cambridge exams – FCE to Proficiency
1-1 Conversation classes for a variety of local businesses
Mock exam administration and marking
Maintaining appropriate attendance records and resolving any arising queries
Maintaining appropriate classroom behaviour standards and a positive learning environment
Creating engaging, dynamic classes to ensure full participation
English Teacher
Heslington English Language Program (Mexico)
August 2016 to May 2017
Lesson planning, preparation and teaching to English learners aged 10 to adults from beginner to advanced level, in a private language school
Teaching and preparation for IB and Cambridge exams using the constructivist approach to learning
Conversation classes for less academic learners
Preparation and marking of exams for end of course assessment
Administration of attendance records and liaising with parents where necessary to resolve absences
Maintaining appropriate classroom behaviour standards and a positive learning environment
Differentiation according to learning styles and abilities