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Richard Benjamin Partin

Barcelona,Barcelona

Summary

CELTA-certified and enthusiastic ESL teacher with over 8 years experience dedicated to creating an enjoyable and dynamic learning environment. Skilled educator versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching whilst focusing on individual student needs. Experienced at teaching young people and adults from various cultural backgrounds. Proven track record of creating and adapting lessons to meet students' needs to ensure sustained improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

English language teacher

English for Business
Barcelona, Catalonia
03.2019 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans for English language classes of varying levels.
  • Conducted oral proficiency tests to assess students' conversational skills in English language.
  • Utilised multimedia tools in lessons to create engaging learning environments.
  • Provided constructive feedback on written work, facilitating improvements in punctuation and grammar usage.
  • Promoted an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and asking questions.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Handled inappropriate student conduct calmly and professionally in line with established behaviour management policies.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Created vibrant learning atmosphere through interactive exercises and discussions.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Delivered remote learning sessions via educational platforms and video conferencing software.

English language teacher - private students

self employed
Barcelona, Barcelona
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans for English language classes of varying levels.
  • Engaged parents in regular communication regarding their child's progress at parent-teacher meetings.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive teaching methods.
  • Addressed individual needs of pupils through one-on-one tutoring sessions, promoting academic growth.
  • Conducted oral proficiency tests to assess students' conversational skills in English language.
  • Tailored instruction strategies based on each pupil's preferred learning style.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Prepared students to take official exams, i.e. Cambridge (B2 First & C1 Advanced).

English language teacher

Idealog - Centro de Idiomas
Castelldefels, Barcelona
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Conducted oral proficiency tests to assess students' conversational skills in English language.
  • Provided constructive feedback on written work, facilitating improvements in punctuation and grammar usage.
  • Developed lesson plans for English language classes of varying levels.
  • Collaborated with colleagues for cross-curricular planning, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Handled inappropriate student conduct calmly and professionally in line with established behaviour management policies.
  • Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
  • Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs.
  • Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
  • Set and marked written and spoken language exams.
  • Prepared students to take official exams, achieving high success rate.

Director of Operations

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
London , London
08.2011 - 10.2017

Director of Operations - Lewisham & Greenwich Healthcare

NHS Trust (August 2011 – April 2014)

• Provided professional, operational and strategic leadership for the service, managing all non-medical staff.

• Managed a directorate of over 10 clinical services across multiple sites including Radiology, Pathology, Cancer, Outpatients and a range of Community Services.

• Contributed to the achievement by the Trust corporate targets.

• Responsibility for a budget of over £20M and for ensuring that financial targets agreed including the delivery of activity/income levels and Cost Improvement Programme.

• Achieved the Directorate’s contracted activity and access targets in relation to waiting times.

• Led, with the support of the Head of Nursing, in the redesign of patient pathways, including COPD, Heart Failure & Palliative Care, to improve clinical outcomes, improve patient safety and the patient experience.

• Instigated and led a Transformation Programme within the Radiology Department to support identification of £500k of efficiencies, meet increases in demand and support the Trust in the achievement of the London Emergency Services Review Standards.

Education

BA - Comparative Religion - Liberal Arts

University of Georgia
Athens, USA
09.1988 - 04.1994

CELTA - Education

International House London
London, UK
01.2017 - 04.2017

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Lesson Planning
  • Language level evaluation
  • Language testing and assessment
  • Delivering engaging lessons
  • Student motivation techniques

Timeline

English language teacher

English for Business
03.2019 - Current

English language teacher - private students

self employed
01.2018 - Current

English language teacher

Idealog - Centro de Idiomas
01.2018 - 08.2019

CELTA - Education

International House London
01.2017 - 04.2017

Director of Operations

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
08.2011 - 10.2017

BA - Comparative Religion - Liberal Arts

University of Georgia
09.1988 - 04.1994
Richard Benjamin Partin