Robert Jackson Business English Teacher
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Passionate and experienced TEFL educator with over 20 years of international teaching experience, specialising in business English for adult learners. My teaching journey began unexpectedly in 1997, following a working holiday in Australia, when I discovered a profound enthusiasm for education while teaching at a renowned American English school in Jakarta, despite initially lacking formal qualifications. This pivotal experience led me to obtain my CELTA qualification in 2002.

Throughout my career, I have alternated between teaching and working in the travel industry, gaining diverse perspectives and skills that have enriched my approach to education. However, my passion for teaching has always drawn me back to the classroom, and I am now fully committed to dedicating the rest of my career to education.

I have taught English in various contexts, including participating in three summer schools in the UK, where I engaged with younger students from diverse regions, such as the Middle East and Europe. My extensive experience allows me to connect effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

With dual British and Dutch nationality and having lived in Poland for the past two decades, I bring a rich blend of cultural and linguistic insights to my teaching. I am skilled in using Moodle to design and implement engaging, tailored online learning activities, and am known for my approachability and empathy.

I am eager to contribute my expertise to an institution or individual that values innovative teaching practices.

Subjects

  • English Beginner-Expert

Experience

  • English Tutor (Oct, 2011–Present) at BTL (Business & Technical Languages), Paris, France
    • Provide English tutoring to adult professionals across various industries, including Finance, Consulting, IT, Marketing, HR, Construction, R&D (Science), Oil Extraction, Sports, Entertainment, and Healthcare.
    • Conduct lessons via multiple platforms (Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex) and manage a personalised Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) to facilitate instruction.
  • Team Leader (Feb, 2010–Jun, 2011) at Sabre Holdings (lastminute.com), Kraków, Poland
    • Supervised a team of 14, handling customer and B2B issues. Ensured the resolution of customer concerns related to lastminute.com’s lifestyle products and accurate payments to all hotels.
  • English Teacher (Mar, 2009–Jan, 2010) at Gama Bell (English Language Institute), Kraków,
    • Taught English courses, including First Certificate English (FCE), Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), and Cambridge Proficiency English (CPE) to young and adult learners.
  • Travel Sales Advisor (Feb, 2005–Mar, 2009) at Freedom Direct Ltd, Kraków, Poland
    • Sold flights, accommodation, transfers, and package holidays to the UK travel market.
  • English Teacher (Jan, 2003–Jun, 2005) at Gama Bell (English Language Institute), Kraków, Poland
    • Taught English to children, young adults, and adults, specialising in FCE (First Certificate in English) and CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) exam preparation.
  • Key Account Manager (Jan, 2002–Sep, 2002) at WWP Training Ltd, Windsor, Berkshire, England
    • Managed existing accounts and developed new business for an IT, personal development, and technical training company.
  • Travel Sales Advisor (Jul, 2001–Jan, 2002) at Freedom Direct Ltd, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
    • Sold flights, accommodation, transfers, and package holidays to the UK travel market.
  • Contracts Manager (Aug, 2000–Jul, 2001) at French Golf Holidays, Blackmore, Essex, England
    • Negotiated rates with French hoteliers and golf course directors, arranged and produced quarterly newsletters, implemented a holiday pricing system, and arranged and sold golf holidays.
  • Travel Sales Advisor (Sep, 1998–Aug, 2000) at Lotus Group Ltd (Dial-a-Flight), London, England
    • Sold scheduled flights; part of a record-breaking sales team across all UK offices in June 2000; consistently recognised as a top weekly seller in the London office.
  • Sales & Marketing Manager (Sep, 1997–Aug, 1998) at David Dryer Sports Tours, London, England
    • Established media relations to promote football tours, managed marketing and sales efforts, conducted tours as a company representative, and managed a football tournament village at Club Med Pompadour, Bordeaux, during the 1998 World Cup in France.
  • Promotions Manager (May, 1996–Feb, 1997) at BodyExpress Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia
    • Generated leads and sold memberships for a chain of fitness clubs in and around Sydney.
  • Holiday Representative (Jun, 1995–Oct, 1995) at Inspirations East (UK) Ltd, Marmaris, Turkey
    • Managed the entertainment and welfare of resort guests, ensuring a positive and enjoyable holiday experience.
  • Sales Manager (Jun, 1993–May, 1995) at Florin Travel Ltd, Bromley, Kent, England
    • Sales Manager (June 1994 – May 1995): Recruited, trained, and motivated a team of 12 Travel Sales Advisors.
    • Assistant Sales Manager (April 1994 – June 1994): Sold holiday packages and assisted the Sales Manager in daily operations.
    • Sales Supervisor (October 1993 – April 1994): Managed and oversaw the performance of three Travel Sales Advisors.
    • Travel Sales Advisor (June 1993 – October 1993): Specialised in selling European flights to the UK public.

Education

  • CELTA Qualification (Oct, 2002–Nov, 2002) from International House, Krakow, Poland
  • BA (Hons) European Business Studies with French (Sep, 1989–Jun, 1993) from Brunel University London, Uxbridge, London
  • Secondary (Sep, 1982–Jun, 1989) from The Ipswich School

Fee details

    £35/hour (US$44.87/hour)

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