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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
07.2025 - 08.2025
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of English Writing and Speaking
Escuela Militar De Idiomas
02.2025 - Current
Teacher of English academic speaking and writing skills to prepare students to work with NATO
Teacher of Academic English
University of Nottingham
07.2024 - 09.2024
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of Academic English
University of Victoria
10.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of Academic English
University of Southampton
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher of English for Academic Purposes at university
Teacher of English/Master of Ceremonies
Pueblo Inglés
07.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher of general English and Master of Ceremonies at English Immersion Camp
Teacher of General/Exam English
Chester School of English
04.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of Academic English
EF
09.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher of Academic English at university
Teacher of General English
Meten/Likeshuo
09.2019 - 09.2021
Teacher of Academic English
Taiyuan University
10.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher of English/American Literature and Academic English to university students
Teacher of General English
Kingswood College
07.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher of general English at summer school. Ages 10-17
Teacher of General/Exam English
Pickwick School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English
Summer Boarding Courses
07.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher of English and developer of academic football English course. Ages 12-17
Teacher of General/Exam English
Euroschools
10.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International House
08.2016 - 08.2016
Teacher of general English, IELTS and communication classes for summer courses. Ages 16 - adult
Teacher of General/Exam English
The English Study Centre
10.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher of general English and exam preparation. Ages YL – adult
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International Institute for Languages
05.2015 - 09.2015
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
01.2014 - 06.2014
Teacher of general English and exam preparation. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English
Westgate Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
Teacher for university students focusing on verbal communication and TOEIC exams for two semesters
Teacher of General/Exam English
McGinty School of English
09.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher of general English and preparing pupils for Cambridge Exams. Ages YL – adult.
Teacher of General English
CMT Learning (Manchester United)
07.2012 - 08.2015
English Teacher at summer school for teens with Manchester United for 3 summers. Ages 10 - 17
Teacher of General/Exam English
International Languages
09.2011 - 06.2012
Teacher of general English and exam preparation. Ages YL – adult.
English Conversation Teacher
ModLang English Academy
01.2011 - 04.2011
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
09.2010 - 12.2010
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
04.2001 -
CELTA -
Cambridge Assessment
04.2001 -
TESOL -
TEFL International
04.2001 -
Cambridge Speaking Examiner -
Cambridge Assessment
04.2001 -
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
07.2025 - 08.2025
Teacher of English Writing and Speaking
Escuela Militar De Idiomas
02.2025 - Current
Teacher of Academic English
University of Nottingham
07.2024 - 09.2024
Teacher of Academic English
University of Southampton
07.2023 - 08.2023
Teacher of Academic English
University of Victoria
10.2022 - 06.2024
Teacher of English/Master of Ceremonies
Pueblo Inglés
07.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher of General/Exam English
Chester School of English
04.2022 - 07.2022
Teacher of Academic English
EF
09.2021 - 01.2022
Teacher of Academic English
Taiyuan University
10.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher of General English
Meten/Likeshuo
09.2019 - 09.2021
Teacher of General English
Kingswood College
07.2019 - 08.2019
Teacher of General/Exam English
Pickwick School
09.2017 - 06.2019
Teacher of General English
Summer Boarding Courses
07.2017 - 08.2018
Teacher of General/Exam English
Euroschools
10.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International House
08.2016 - 08.2016
Teacher of General/Exam English
The English Study Centre
10.2015 - 06.2016
Teacher of General English/IELTS
International Institute for Languages
05.2015 - 09.2015
Teacher of General/Exam English
Anglo American Centre
01.2014 - 06.2014
Teacher of General English
Westgate Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2014
Teacher of General/Exam English
McGinty School of English
09.2012 - 06.2013
Teacher of General English
CMT Learning (Manchester United)
07.2012 - 08.2015
Teacher of General/Exam English
International Languages
09.2011 - 06.2012
English Conversation Teacher
ModLang English Academy
01.2011 - 04.2011
English Teacher at an English Immersion Camp for Children (ages 9-13), Group Sizes up to 50.
Anglo Orbe Language Centre
09.2010 - 12.2010
Trinity Diploma TESOL -
Trinity College
04.2001 -
CELTA -
Cambridge Assessment
04.2001 -
TESOL -
TEFL International
04.2001 -
Cambridge Speaking Examiner -
Cambridge Assessment
04.2001 -
BA - English and American Studies
University of Keele
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