Name: Kristo

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CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

First name(s) Surname (s): Kristo eko

Address (es) BLV. B. Curri Tirane Albania

Mobile: 00355 0697307377

E-mail: kceko3@yahoo.gr

Nationality: Albanian

Date of birth: 02/ 01/ 1984

Gender: Male

PERSONAL SUMMARY:

I am a professional, committed, qualified teacher who hopes to build on the experience I have gained through my studies and work placements by gaining employment as an English teacher in a language school. For me, the rewards and challenges of teaching offer a sense of satisfaction that is enhanced by the knowledge that I have had some impact on the academic and personal development of the learners I teach. I am keen on the idea developing with the children a supportive classroom environment, which facilitate learning process and has a basis in quickly enhancing rapport with the learners. I pride myself on my enthusiasm to learn and grow as teacher.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Course designer and materials productionExamination Lesson planning Grammar instruction ICT skills Team work Health & safety

KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Teaching skills and Personal attributesDiscussing course objectives, expectations & homework policies with students. Breaking classroom down into smaller more manageable groups.Focusing on teaching basic verb identification. Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.Flexible and adaptable. Considerate and patient. Can involve and inspire students from all levels.

Professional Able to use computer-assisted educational resources. Researching new topic areas and maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge. Able to teach vulnerable and sometimes challenging students. A committed and organized professional. Fully aware of diversity and cultural issues.

PERSONAL SKILLS An eye for detailExcellent communicator Tactful & articulate Problem solving Excellent organizational skills

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

Dates: October 2012 to present

School: The Royal English CenterYear level: Teaching general English to young and adult learners, ESP, IELTS, TOEFL and Preparing students for Cambridge examination such as FCE, CAE and CPE.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Designing and implementing creative unites of work Integrating ICT into teaching and learning practiceClassroom managementUtilizing assessment for learning

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

October 2008 - June 2011 BA (HONS) 2.1 in English Language Teaching at University of Greenwich.

Subject studied: Personal and Professional Development, Foundations of Linguistics, Foundations of Sound and Meaning, Introduction to ELT, the 19th British Novel, The Methodology and Practice of Language Teaching, Learning Difficulties, Reflection on Language Learning, Practical Teaching, Materials Production & Course Design, Language and Society, Applied Linguistics, Translation Principles and Strategies and Psychology of Adjustment.

October 2010 - June 2011BTEC Professional Certificate in Managing Students with Different Educational Needs In An Inclusive Environment. EDEXCEL

Subject studied: Specific Learning Difficulties- Dyslexia, Brail System and Auditory Problems, Autism and Asperger and Psychology of Adjustment.

October 2011 - October 2012 MA in Management of Language Learning at University of Greenwich

Subject studied: SLA Theories, Research Methodology, Use of Information Technology in Language Learning, Current Methodologies in Language Learning and Dissertation.

SEMINARS

Managing Students with Different Educational Needs in an Inclusive Environment February, 2009, Delivered by: Kostandinos Christakis, Professor of Special Education and President of Pedagogic Institution University of Athens, Greece and Dr. Maria Drosinou Professor of Psychology University of Padio, Greece The Changing View of Grammar Instruction January, 2012, Delivered by: Dr. Alessandro Benati, Professor of Second Language Acquisition & Director of Research and Enterprise University of Greenwich, UK

LANGUAGES

1. Albania- mother tongue 2. English proficiency level 3. Greek- proficiency Level

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Windows 7/XP / Vista, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Driving License: Full, clean

HOBBIES

I like playing chess, socialise, read, run and watch TV shows. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends.