Rachel Thompson  
Tel: 010-8477-8217
rachelsthompson@gmail.com

Songchondong, Daejeon, Korea

Experienced, CELTA qualified English teacher with excellent communication skills. Interested in teaching all age ranges and abilities.  

Education

The English Language Centre, York 07/08 - 08/08
CELTA - Pass

The University of Leeds 09/2001 - 06/2004
BSc (2:1) Psychology

Tuxford Comprehensive School 09/1993 - 06/2000
A Levels:Biology (A) Chemistry (A) Psychology (A) General Studies (B) Art (E)
GCSE: English Lit. (A*) English (A) Maths (A*) Physics (A) Biology (A*) Chemistry (A*) French (A*) Geography (A*) History (A*) Music (A*) Art (A*) Food Technology (A) 

Work History

Reading Planet School, Songchondong, Daejeon 05/12/08 – 25/08/09

Teaching written and conversational English to kindergarten, elementary and middle school children and adults, preparing and planning lessons and exams, assisting on school field trips.

New Pasture Lane Primary School 15/09/08 – 15/11/08
Volunteer assistant

Assisting children with extra-curricular activities. Providing support to full- time staff members. Gaining experience within a school environment.

Defence Vetting Agency, York 1/10/06 – 31/08/08
Help Desk Advisor 

Advising Customers and members of the public on MOD policy and guidelines.
Developing and implementing training plans for new members of staff.
Participating in a two week Princes Trust residential project working with underprivileged school children.

Everycare Ltd, Wetherby
Health Care Assistant 01/2006 - 10/2006

Providing care and support in daily living tasks to adults with a variety of needs including learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and sensory impairment. 
Running an art and craft group within the home.

Marica School, Hyderabad, India
Classroom Assistant 02/2005 – 05/2005 
Devising a programme of activities for children with special needs, teaching classes when required, tutoring groups in exam preparation.

Milbury Care Services, Newark
Development Worker 11/2004 - 09/2005

Supporting the development of clients with complex needs and challenging 
behaviour. Assisting with personal care, activities of daily living, following care-plans.

Camp Winnebago, Ontario, Canada
Arts and Craft Counsellor 06/2003 - 08/2003

Organising and supervising art and craft activities for children. Providing support for campers out of activity hours.
Training and Achievements

CRB cleared in 07/08 for work with vulnerable adults and children. 
Completed MOD courses in assertiveness, leadership and communication.
Recently ran a successful holiday for children volunteering with the Princes Trust charity.
Trained in use of Microsoft Word and Excel. 
Interests

I enjoy gardening, playing the piano and flute, running and swimming. I am creative and enjoy drawing, painting and other forms of art and craft. I love to travel, meet new people and experience new cultures. 
References: Available on request