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Tamara Ann Malcolm
Vila Nova de Gaia
Summary
Citizenship: Australia
Residency/Visa: Portugal
Age: 39
Marital Status: Married
Motivated CELTA-certified EFL Teacher experienced in personalized and interactive online teaching. Excelled at Move Language Ahead and as an independent teacher by enhancing students' English proficiency through innovative lesson plans and multimedia strategies. Proven track record in improving conversation skills and preparing students for IELTS and Cambridge exams, demonstrating adeptness in both curriculum development and student engagement.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Skills
- Certified EFL instructor
- Interactive learning
- Online teaching
- Personalized instruction
- General English, Business English, Academic English, IELTS and Cambridge English exam preparation
Certification
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) - Cambridge Assessment English. Accreditation number 501/1891/2
Education
Macquarie UniversitySydney, Australia
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Social Science
05-2011
University Overview
- Degree Awarded with Honours Second Class Division 1 (H21)
Macquarie UniversitySydney, Australia
Bachelor of Social Science
04-2010
University Overview
- 3.766 GPA
Work History
Self Employed
Freelance EFL Teacher
11.2023 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Designed bespoke Business and Academic English classes focused on presentation and conversation skills.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Supplemented instruction and increased student understanding with use of audio-visual equipment and other technology.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Taught 148 total hours with 4 individual students in online and face-to-face classes.
Turner Learning Center
Freelance Online English Teacher
03.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Used school curriculum to teach students English via Zoom.
- Worked with students between ages 8 and 13 on grammar, pronunciation, and sentence construction.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and worked up to 10 hours each week. Taught total of 142 hours during school months.
Move Language Ahead - Learning Live
Freelance Online English Teacher (Teacher Cover)
03.2023 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Taught 122 hours of classes to teenage and young adult learners using Zoom.
- Developed online resources and interactive activities to supplement MLA course materials.
- Designed tailored lessons for IELTS and Cambridge C1 exam preparation.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Gently corrected student pronunciation and grammar to improve conversation skills.
EF Language Learning Solutions
Freelance Online English Teacher
01.2020 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Used pre-written curriculum to deliver online group classes using PPP and TTT methodologies.
- Prepared lesson plans for individual classes covering required course topics, including IELTS and TOEFL preparation.
- Used various correction methods to help students improve speaking skills.
- Maintained schedule of appointments and delivered a total of 105 hours of teaching time across group and individual classes.
Lexis English
Casual TESOL Teacher (Leave Cover)
01.2020 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Taught 45 hours of B1 Cambridge English classes to international students.
- Delivered 6 hours of Pronunciation workshops to all levels.
- Adapted curriculum to create engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Assessed student progress through weekly tests, made recommendations for student progression.
Other Experience
- Freelance Grants Consultant ( Remote) | Meemli Inc, United States | April 2022 - November 2024
- Registry Clerk, International Enrolments | University of South Wales, United Kingdom | October - December 2022
- School Administrator (Learning & Teaching – Home) | Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom | March – June 2022
- Trusts and Foundations Support Officer (Remote) | Children's Medical Research Institute, Australia | October 2021 – February 2022
- Virtual Assistant (Remote) | Self Employed | August 2020 – October 2021
- Commercial Partnerships and Development Coordinator | Brisbane Powerhouse, Australia | April 2018 – March 2019
- Development Writer and Researcher | Children's Hospital Foundation, Australia | August 2017 – April 2018
- Partnerships and Development Coordinator (Maternity Cover) | Brisbane Powerhouse, Australia | February – August 2017
- Freelance CRM Coordinator and Trainer | Ministry for Women, Wellington, New Zealand | August 2016 – January 2017
- Bids and Fundraising Officer (asra Housing Group), United Kingdom | April 2015 – April 2016
Software
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365 (Office)
Microsoft Teams
Trello
Canva
Timeline
Freelance EFL Teacher
Self Employed
11.2023 - 10.2024
Freelance Online English Teacher
Turner Learning Center
03.2023 - 11.2023
Freelance Online English Teacher (Teacher Cover)
Move Language Ahead - Learning Live
03.2023 - 07.2023
Freelance Online English Teacher
EF Language Learning Solutions
01.2020 - 06.2020
Casual TESOL Teacher (Leave Cover)
Lexis English
01.2020 - 01.2020
Macquarie University
Honours Degree of Bachelor of Social Science
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Social Science
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