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Andrew Lofthouse
Teacher Of English
Madrid
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in teaching Academic English. Proven ability to develop and implement engaging curricula that enhance student learning and achievement. Adept at fostering collaborative environment and adapting to evolving academic needs. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment. Highly reliable, results-driven, and focused on continuous improvement in educational outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher of Academic English
King's College
2025.07 - 2025.08
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of English Writing and Speaking
Escuela Militar De Idiomas
2025.02 - Current
Teacher of English academic speaking and writing skills to prepare students to work with NATO
Teacher of Academic English
University of Nottingham
2024.07 - 2024.09
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of Academic English
University of Victoria
2022.10 - 2024.06
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of Academic English
University of Southampton
2023.07 - 2023.08
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of English/Master of Ceremonies
Pueblo Inglés
2022.07 - 2022.08
Teacher of general English and Master of Ceremonies at English Immersion Camp
Teacher of General/Exam English
Chester School of English
2022.04 - 2022.07
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of Academic English
EF
2021.09 - 2022.01
Teacher of Academic English at university
Teacher of General English
Meten/Likeshuo
2019.09 - 2021.09
Teacher of Academic English
Taiyuan University
2020.10 - 2021.01
Teacher of English/American Literature and Academic English to university students
Teacher of General English
Kingswood College
2019.07 - 2019.08
Teacher of general English at summer school. Ages 10-17
Teacher of General/Exam English
Pickwick School
2017.09 - 2019.06
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English
Summer Boarding Courses
2017.07 - 2018.08
Teacher of English and developer of academic football English course. Ages 12-17
Teacher of General/Exam English
Euroschools
2016.10 - 2017.06
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International House
2016.08 - 2016.08
Teacher of general English, IELTS and communication classes for summer courses. Ages 16 - adult
Teacher of General/Exam English
The English Study Centre
2015.10 - 2016.06
Teacher of general English and exam preparation. Ages YL – adult
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International Institute for Languages
2015.05 - 2015.09
Teacher of English and Academic skills to students aged 18-25, including General English and IELTS Exam preparation
Teacher of General/Exam English
Anglo American Centre
2014.01 - 2014.06
Teacher of general English and exam preparation. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English
Westgate Corporation
2013.01 - 2014.01
Teacher for university students focusing on verbal communication and TOEIC exams for two semesters
Teacher of General/Exam English
McGinty School of English
2012.09 - 2013.06
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English
CMT Learning (Manchester United)
2012.07 - 2015.08
English Teacher at summer school for teens with Manchester United for 3 summers. Ages 10 - 17
Teacher of General/Exam English
International Languages
2011.09 - 2012.06
Teacher of general English and exam preparation. Ages YL – adult.
English Conversation Teacher
ModLang English Academy
2011.01 - 2011.04
Conversation Teacher for Cambridge Exam preparation centre for students. Ages YL – adult.
English Teacher at an English Immersion Camp for Children (ages 9-13), Group Sizes up to 50.
Anglo Orbe Language Centre
2010.09 - 2010.12
English teacher at an English immersion camp for children (ages 9-13); group sizes up to 50.
Education
BA - English and American Studies
University of Keele
Trinity Diploma TESOL -
Trinity College
2001.04 -
CELTA -
Cambridge Assessment
2001.04 -
TESOL -
TEFL International
2001.04 -
Cambridge Speaking Examiner -
Cambridge Assessment
2001.04 -
Skills
Teaching strategies
Academic writing
Online teaching
Oral communication
References
- Alasdair, Couch, Course Coordinator, alasdair.couch@nottingham.ac.uk, University of Nottingham
- Kerry, Curtis, EAP Coordinator, kerry.curtis@vu.edu.au, Victoria University
Interests
Timeline
Teacher of Academic English
King's College
2025.07 - 2025.08
Teacher of English Writing and Speaking
Escuela Militar De Idiomas
2025.02 - Current
Teacher of Academic English
University of Nottingham
2024.07 - 2024.09
Teacher of Academic English
University of Southampton
2023.07 - 2023.08
Teacher of Academic English
University of Victoria
2022.10 - 2024.06
Teacher of English/Master of Ceremonies
Pueblo Inglés
2022.07 - 2022.08
Teacher of General/Exam English
Chester School of English
2022.04 - 2022.07
Teacher of Academic English
EF
2021.09 - 2022.01
Teacher of Academic English
Taiyuan University
2020.10 - 2021.01
Teacher of General English
Meten/Likeshuo
2019.09 - 2021.09
Teacher of General English
Kingswood College
2019.07 - 2019.08
Teacher of General/Exam English
Pickwick School
2017.09 - 2019.06
Teacher of General English
Summer Boarding Courses
2017.07 - 2018.08
Teacher of General/Exam English
Euroschools
2016.10 - 2017.06
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International House
2016.08 - 2016.08
Teacher of General/Exam English
The English Study Centre
2015.10 - 2016.06
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International Institute for Languages
2015.05 - 2015.09
Teacher of General/Exam English
Anglo American Centre
2014.01 - 2014.06
Teacher of General English
Westgate Corporation
2013.01 - 2014.01
Teacher of General/Exam English
McGinty School of English
2012.09 - 2013.06
Teacher of General English
CMT Learning (Manchester United)
2012.07 - 2015.08
Teacher of General/Exam English
International Languages
2011.09 - 2012.06
English Conversation Teacher
ModLang English Academy
2011.01 - 2011.04
English Teacher at an English Immersion Camp for Children (ages 9-13), Group Sizes up to 50.
Anglo Orbe Language Centre
2010.09 - 2010.12
Trinity Diploma TESOL -
Trinity College
2001.04 -
CELTA -
Cambridge Assessment
2001.04 -
TESOL -
TEFL International
2001.04 -
Cambridge Speaking Examiner -
Cambridge Assessment
2001.04 -
BA - English and American Studies
University of Keele